If this mechanical thing doesn't work out for you, I see camera work in your future! I've never seen anyone get better, clearer shots of your work any where. It really helps us out. Thank you for your efforts!
Same issue yesterday on 2015 5.0. It stranded me and 88 year old mother in law. Was fine on the way to her house 8 miles; turned off to walk her to truck. Didn’t want to start. Started on second try. AC wasn’t working right (90 degrees outside). Started watching temperature gauges nothing showing on coolant gauge, transmission temperature was fine. Didn’t make it home. Now I am worried about mother in-law seating in the heat and of course my broken down truck. I waited for ten minutes between attempts to crank truck and drive the approximately 1 mile to my house. It would not crank. I found this video after family picked up mother in law. I saw where clear codes to operate correctly. I happen to have something to clear the codes with. It was like a miracle. Everything was operating like perfectly. Today I changed the sensor. Without this video I would have been screwed. Thank you so so much! I had 2 iPhones; FaceTimed myself to get a good view of the sensor. Your video put me on it but seeing it while working it was good for me.
Dude, I’m so glad I found your channel. I have a bunch of Fords with my Car Service business. All your videos are spot on them and fantastic. And coincidentally I just ordered that titan ratchet yesterday, swear to God lol thanks again, brother.
🤔one of Fords not so bright ideas? I enjoy watching you & Rainman Ray’s videos, they’re helpful & educational keep up the good work. With all of the computer controlled items on newer vehicles, I’ll stick to my ole faithful’93 Chevy Silverado 1500 two wheel drive with the 5.7L v-8🙂🙂
Great video. After watching it, I was able to help my son repair his truck. This saved me so much time and I was much more prepared for the job. Thanks for the great advice.
Yup. Had this same issue. I was leaving Walmart and out of nowhere my truck said it’s overheating. Throws codes. Then puts the fans on high the whole drive home. Told my mechanic the next day, googled the issue and found it’s one sensor on the backside of the block. Good video though bud 🤟
Had this exact alert and problem happen on my 2016 5.0 158,000 miles this week. Alert showed on dash, Temp gauge went to 0, CEL on, and Trans temp showed normal like you mentioned. Before I saw your video I dropped my truck by a local non-dealer shop. They did a disposable block test and told me that test showed coolant present in the cylinders and exhaust present in the coolant system. They say bad head gasket. Recommended engine replacement. I did have them clear the CEL for me, I paid for 30 mins of labor and brought my truck home “ran perfect coming home a few miles”. Oil looks perfect, no smoke, no sweet smell exhaust. Coolant reservoir shows about 1/2 inch low below the Max fill line. I picked up this sensor at Ford this morning for $28; going to throw it on and see what happens.
Any update? I have the same truck w the exact same problem. I’m waiting on the sensor from Amazon, but when I dig in under the wheel well for the sensor, my undercarriage looks a bit different, and I CANNOT for the life of me find where the damn thing is. Any insights?
A Ford Senior Master Tech had me remove the negative battery terminal for 10 minutes and I was able to get off the highway. Saved me an expensive towing bill! It kept working fine but still changed the sensor. It is on the third one over 120,000 miles. The lift sure helps replace it!
thanks to your video I was able to do this job on a friends truck. I didn’t have to remove the fender trim, I removed the two screws that were hidden for the fender liner, also the harness I didn’t have to move it out the way. But I did it blindly just by touch. Very easy. Thanks 🔧🪛🧰😎
Have not had overheating for many many years. Last time the fan belt broke and the engine burned up most of the oil and boiled out the coolant. A new belt and top up coolant and oil and was on my way. Big old cast iron V8, 472. Can’t keep driving to a garage today with modern engines.
I’m currently experiencing this on my 17’ ecoboost mustang. It was my fault for not checking the coolant before going to work. When I filled it with coolant, I had autozone check my engine light. It came back as my cylinder overheating protection is active. The car runs, idles, accelerates just fine and doesn’t give the notion that it wants to stall while driving….
Same thing happened to my 2002 f150 but completely opposite. Coolant temp sensor was dead throwing a p0128. I verified that the thermostat was not hung open and when I hooked my scanner up to it the reference voltage was five but the sensor was only 300 ish ohms when the engine was stone cold
My 06 F250 does the same thing. Temperature gauge goes to full hot but the engine is not hot. I’ve had it in the shop twice, replaced sensor and harness twice. Once in awhile it will do it again. I simply turn the engine off, wait a few minutes, restart the engine and it’s all good until the next time.
Just read your comment. I assume you have the 6.2L. Have you replaced the sensor. My truck did the same thing a month or so ago and I could not figure out the problem. Haven't had any issue since and it runs perfectly.
Have a 2014 F150 3.5L... temp guage after an hour would climb without trans temp climbing. Switched CHT sensor oem and still doing it. Thinking thermostat ,but its only 2 years old and NO CEL or warnings even when its just below the "red"?!? Thinking could be bad CHT wiring maybe.
This happened to me today same symptoms, read 100 comments. 2015 with a 5.0 bought it in’18 and foolishly got a service contract. I’d almost rather change the sensor myself than deal with those DB’s trying to convince me that it’s not covered after the work is done just cuz the service manager needs to make his bonus. Ahhhh corporate America 🇺🇸
I have an older 2007 expedition with the cylinder shut off cool down feature. When I first got the vehicle on warmer days and in reverse the cylinder shut off would engage and I thought it was a reverse problem and then it started doing it while slow rolling after driving and I thought the vehicle was breaking down from being old and then I learned about the cool down feature. It does it all the time now and I think I'm having the issue you are showing. There is no dash warning for it on a 2007 but everything with the truck is running fine as you've stated.
@@FordBossMe It glugs like a diesel when it does it and I used to think it was stalling out so I would quickly drive to increase RPM's but I know now that as soon as it seems to putter out it re-corrects itself and then idles normally but its still annoying, it will do it when driving slow now and it slightly changes the performance and when you are by people they think your truck is in the process of breaking down.
Similar situation for myself on my 2017 3.5 ecoboost. 3 years ago radiator & new water pump. 6 months ago hauling a load with ac on truck overheated and blew coolant out the relief. Shop replaced the tstat. Was good over the winter but then about a week ago when I hauled again with cruise on ac running air temps around 55 and it progressively warms up quickly and throws the overheat. However no check engine lights. Pulled over and turned ac off and temps went back to normal fairly quick. Finished my remaining 10 minute drive. Fished the day and went to drive back home. Got 20 minutes down the road and it did it again. Still no check engine. Any recommendations on quick things to check before I bring it back in? I got a warranty so they can fix it up but just curious if you have anything I can tell them in advance
Hey Rich. Great video once again. Hearing thise fans kick to high and a big red warning message will make a person pucker! Happened to me just yesterday out of the blue. My question is this - is it possible to get to the sensor from the top? It is about 25* here and I am sure to break about every clip on the molding if I try it that way. Thanks!
Unless you are a contortionist I don't know how you're going to get your hand all the way back down in there but I'm not going to say it's not possible I really think that you honestly have to remove the fender well
We just had a lil feeeze here in Texas under 32 degrees for over 50 hours that light came on after driving it the first day of the freeze. And went to go to the store the next morning and that light came on before even starting the car seems to be running fine we have a 2015 explorer Xlt so can’t see any other gauges which kinda sucks but seems to be alright
What if that doesnt show up but the fan runs like crazy and the coolant temp is like going up and down and if i slow down i goes down still the fan ran like crazy is the sensor is starting to be broken? Its a 3.5 ecoboost is it located same as the 5.0? Thanks!
Hi rich, love your videos. Is there any chance I could send you a short video of my 2014 f150 eco boost and let me know if this high pitch tick is normal or a concern?
Ok, I give up after 2.5hrs of frustration, how does the clip for the wires come apart? I’ve tried a little screwdriver and can’t seem to get the clip to release. Wish there was enough room to have filmed that part. The way this presented for my daughter on her 2016 F150 5.0 is pretty much as described, she got about 3 miles from the house, the temp gauge pegged at max, over temp warning message popped up, and the engine started shaking and barely ran. She shut it down and called dad. I pulled it home, pulled the therm and tested it on the stove, working perfectly. Went searching on good ol utube and found this vid. Thanks for posting, really helped us out in figuring out what was happening. Now about that clip…
Clip for wires? I have no clue what clip you are talking about There is a connector for the sensor - it pulls back and you push the end of the lock down like it's the release and pull the connector off I don't know what else to say If you want to video chat me later and show me what you are trying to do here is my email Poissorichard.rp@gmail.com
Great Info. Question if I may 16 PIU 3.7 Weak Trans Mounts caused L/S Inner CV Damage PTU Coolant Lines. Common ? Saw my First Today 120,000 miles. Parts on Intergalactic Back Order. Thanks for your Time.
Confirmed weak motor and trans mount on PIU let's trans drop low enough for l/s inner CV to contact PTO Cooler lines , causing coolant leak. New Mounts make a big difference.
Thanks for the video, just arrived at work and had this happen. Will have to get back home to confirm the code but seems like should be okay and then place an order for the sensor.
Watch my video on engineering mode and put your truck in engineering mode and you can monitor your trans temperature to verify whether or not it's actually overheating
@@FordBossMe thanks yeah, I have an OBD-II reader and was looking at it. Temps never went above 204F. Funny thing was the gauge in the dash had the coolant needle at completely cold when the error came back. I cleared the 1289 code and the fans immediately turned off and the gauge went right back to the center. Sounds like that all but confirmed just the sensor. Thanks again for the informative video.
My 2011 eco 3.5 f150 is doing the same thing but without codes or check engine light. (I do have a basic scan tool). Not loosing any coolant. Trany temp not going over 205 while doing 80 in Florida heat. Engine temp allegedly hit 245 then if I got on it it said reduced engine power due to overheating.
@@FordBossMe will do. Thanks for making all the videos you do and putting out all the great content. You are really helping us all out and l really appreciate it.
Coyote? 20+ years ago, Mexico Hermosillo Ford factory made a pickup with a particular trim level for the Mexican market. They called it the Lobo (wolf).
@@gabrielalvarado8959 I was there in 2005. Because of the drought the city would cut the water to the colonia every morning and not give it back till late afternoon. Do they still do that? My host told me there were 99 curves to reach Aconchi up the mountain and that there were hot and cold springs up there. I asked if he was sure it was 99 and not 100(?) He said he was sure because he drove the hill daily to go to university for several years. I still remember the hot dog man who had a stand at night at the Walmart parking lot.
@@obsoleteprofessor2034 Hi, We moved to Hermosillo in 2007, my business is in mining, the Ford assembly plant is practically our neighbor, this year I have seen lots of Maverick trucks and Broncos coming out of the factory. Yes, they still cut the water service from time to time. Now days there are lots of hot dog stands around the city specially at night. Certainly I have count the curves all the way to Aconchi.
Completely different engine so obviously everything is going to be different I have a standard mounted engine you have a transverse mounted engine and yes it's everything's going to be under the intake manifold I believe
I bought 2016 f150 2.7 echo to this day only 16k miles . I got it brand new off lot first owner . 4 weeks later turbo on left goes out . and high temp light on and fan is racing . took it to ford and they refuse to fix it . I was never ruff with the truck I hardly drove it because I m a otr driver. So basically i got screwed on that truck . I still have truck but it just sits. there was a really good reason it sit long to . to be honest i feel like washing my hands of it. lets say i got a free truck after taking 3 years waiting for legal action to rule in my favor.
hey i got a 2017 f150 5.0 with 50k on it and it shakes at idle i just got it and asked the dealership to tune it up before i got it. they couldn’t tell me exactly what they replaced but it still shakes. any ideas i think it needs spark plugs. no check engine light
@@FordBossMe i have been running it on 93 for the last two tanks and have gone on some long drives. i think it runs better but it’s not right , dropping it off this week to have the dealership take another look.
@fordbossme I have a 2016 f150 5.0, stalled on highway and this message came up, didn't start after and smelt burning and fuel. Would this be the same problem?
I don't know man you you have to start looking at fluids and everything and making sure everything's full and then you have to start going through the process of elimination
I cannot understand the benefit of this type of sensor. Why not an actual probe in the coolant? To try and avoid a potential leak? My Mustang GT has some engine data readout on the cluster, and “cylinder head temperature” is one of them. Guess they weren’t kidding. I have no idea how you’d ever get to this sensor in the Mustang chassis
If it were me I would know what was going on and I would feel safe but telling somebody else to do that without knowing they're complete situation and them not being a mechanic to be able to assess the situation like I could I couldn't give you that advice Theoretically I would say yes as long as you're monitoring your trans temperature you would be good but it's also going to make the vehicle run like crap it's going to be dumping fuel it's going to be doing all kinds of things that could damage the catalytic converters The overall answer to your question would be not a bright idea so no
I am having the same issue after changing a cracked thermostat housing. Drives fine for 10-15 minutes then the temp gauge rises and the overtemp light comes on. No check engine light or code. Let vehicle sit for 10 mins and you can watch the gauge come back to normal. Start driving and ten minutes later it does it again. The engine does seem hot. Trans temp remains in the middle. Bad thermostat? Air in the system? Any Ideas?
I watched the video and it’s say for 3.5. Mine is a 5.0. Is there a updated thermostat for that as well? I installed a after market thermostat housing assembly probably should of stayed OEM.
48k miles later. I have a 2015 Eco boost F150 Platinum. Just spent a ton of money on the piece of crap. Leaving it in my driveway to slowly rot away. :
I’m having the same problem, doesn’t throw a engine code and coolant bubbles once it gets hot. Wait 2 minutes and it’s fine. Coolant level stays full trans temp stays normal any suggestions
What if you change the sensor and the problem still persists? Also could not removing the code cause the fam still get high even after changing the sensor? Thank you in advance
Then you got other problems going on or you're not doing something correctly like maybe you have bad wires or maybe there is something going on that is causing it to overheat that's going to have to be something that you stopped working on it at some point and maybe take it to a shop and let somebody diagnose it if you can't figure it out
Jeeze, Gotta Dismantle the Passenger side of the Truck to change a sensor that's litterally buried. Engineers??? If they had to work on these units they'd think twice about some of these things. So much for the K I S S method.
Not all parts of a vehicle are easy to get to. That is the same for all brands and models of vehicles (and trucks). From an engineering point of view, this sensor has to pick up cylinder head temperature in a spot where it accurately reflects the engine temp (far enough away from coolant temp). In this case that position is not easy to access, though it is not impossibly difficult. I have had issues where engineers have placed/designed certain components. But most times they do a reasonable job. So give them a bit of slack. I am sure some things you have designed have given people grief. But I am sure you had your reasons. Retired mechanic in Land Down Under.
Hi, I have a 17 F150 5.0. Had a temperature fluctuation last winter so I changed the thermostat an that seem to correct the issue. A couple weeks ago it started doing that same fluctuation again so I changed the CHT sensor but it did not correct the problem. Today I noticed that when I turned the a/c on the temp dropped right back down to normal, 194-198. So that made me realize that the fans not kicking on. We hooked it up to a computer and the temperature correlated to the same as the digital readout. We could turn the fan on with the computer but still no fan when temps got a above 200. We checked the fuses and moved relays around still no fan unless the a/c was on. Do you know what may be causing the fans to not kick on when the engine heats up?
@@LowRotoris there a thermo switch for the fans??? I have a 2014 F150 3.5L new CHT and it will climb slightly for a short minute then drop, can't hear the fans .... maybe a bad thermo switch???
He just said throw flour on it to find the wet spot 🤣🤣🤣 I wasn't expecting that seeing as there is no liquid there at all. 😅🔥🤣🤣🤣
Funny stuff! 🤣🐶
@@troublemakingpups5787 🤣🤣
He said it’s like throwing flour…not to throw flour 🤨
@@deebutler2283 😁😁
If this mechanical thing doesn't work out for you, I see camera work in your future! I've never seen anyone get better, clearer shots of your work any where. It really helps us out. Thank you for your efforts!
Well I could do much better than what I do I'm just trying to do better lately
I appreciate that
Best video and explanation ever. Just fixed my 2016 in about 1.5 hours. Thank you so much
I have a same problem with my ford F-150 2017 may I please sensor name .. thanks
I just had this issue come up today and remembered your video. Changed out the sensor and cleared codes, worked perfectly. Thank you!!!
Hours of fun for the driveway mechanic right there!
Same issue yesterday on 2015 5.0. It stranded me and 88 year old mother in law. Was fine on the way to her house 8 miles; turned off to walk her to truck. Didn’t want to start. Started on second try. AC wasn’t working right (90 degrees outside). Started watching temperature gauges nothing showing on coolant gauge, transmission temperature was fine. Didn’t make it home.
Now I am worried about mother in-law seating in the heat and of course my broken down truck. I waited for ten minutes between attempts to crank truck and drive the approximately 1 mile to my house. It would not crank.
I found this video after family picked up mother in law. I saw where clear codes to operate correctly. I happen to have something to clear the codes with. It was like a miracle. Everything was operating like perfectly.
Today I changed the sensor. Without this video I would have been screwed. Thank you so so much!
I had 2 iPhones; FaceTimed myself to get a good view of the sensor. Your video put me on it but seeing it while working it was good for me.
Beautiful
Dude, I’m so glad I found your channel. I have a bunch of Fords with my Car Service business. All your videos are spot on them and fantastic. And coincidentally I just ordered that titan ratchet yesterday, swear to God lol thanks again, brother.
Always learn so much from your videos!
🤔one of Fords not so bright ideas? I enjoy watching you & Rainman Ray’s videos, they’re helpful & educational keep up the good work. With all of the computer controlled items on newer vehicles, I’ll stick to my ole faithful’93 Chevy Silverado 1500 two wheel drive with the 5.7L v-8🙂🙂
Great video. After watching it, I was able to help my son repair his truck. This saved me so much time and I was much more prepared for the job. Thanks for the great advice.
Thank you for the upload & teaching us. I love learning from you
Yup. Had this same issue. I was leaving Walmart and out of nowhere my truck said it’s overheating. Throws codes. Then puts the fans on high the whole drive home. Told my mechanic the next day, googled the issue and found it’s one sensor on the backside of the block. Good video though bud 🤟
Right now I’m having the same issue please may may I have a sensor name ?? my truck said engine coolant over temperature
It just happened to my 2015 after 37,500 miles. I will be replacing it tomorrow. Thanks for the video.
Had this exact alert and problem happen on my 2016 5.0 158,000 miles this week. Alert showed on dash, Temp gauge went to 0, CEL on, and Trans temp showed normal like you mentioned. Before I saw your video I dropped my truck by a local non-dealer shop.
They did a disposable block test and told me that test showed coolant present in the cylinders and exhaust present in the coolant system. They say bad head gasket. Recommended engine replacement. I did have them clear the CEL for me, I paid for 30 mins of labor and brought my truck home “ran perfect coming home a few miles”.
Oil looks perfect, no smoke, no sweet smell exhaust. Coolant reservoir shows about 1/2 inch low below the Max fill line. I picked up this sensor at Ford this morning for $28; going to throw it on and see what happens.
Any update? I have the same truck w the exact same problem. I’m waiting on the sensor from Amazon, but when I dig in under the wheel well for the sensor, my undercarriage looks a bit different, and I CANNOT for the life of me find where the damn thing is. Any insights?
You know your stuff! Experience is worth Gold!
Working by feel def takes practice patience and skill. Thanks for the video brother this is another great tip for us God bless!!!
That is a really good tip to watch the trans coolant temp.
I tried the flour sir but it didn't work out. 😂 I have to do this exact job in about an hour thanks for this video!
A Ford Senior Master Tech had me remove the negative battery terminal for 10 minutes and I was able to get off the highway. Saved me an expensive towing bill! It kept working fine but still changed the sensor. It is on the third one over 120,000 miles. The lift sure helps replace it!
Best visual and technical video ever!!!! Thanks a million buddy!
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Eazy peazy ! Another job well done ! 🏆🏆
Thank you - you are a fantastic mechanic.
Thanks
"Throwing flower on it to find the wet spot" 😂😆😂 Hilarious!
thanks to your video I was able to do this job on a friends truck. I didn’t have to remove the fender trim, I removed the two screws that were hidden for the fender liner, also the harness I didn’t have to move it out the way. But I did it blindly just by touch. Very easy. Thanks 🔧🪛🧰😎
Thanks for teaching us this.
I could sit and watch this for hours
I appreciate that
Have not had overheating for many many years. Last time the fan belt broke and the engine burned up most of the oil and boiled out the coolant. A new belt and top up coolant and oil and was on my way. Big old cast iron V8, 472. Can’t keep driving to a garage today with modern engines.
Thanks for the info Rich. Waiting to see how RainMan Ray is doing. Saw what he uploaded about 3 pm
We talked he is still good just high high dangerous winds and flood warning, we just had him check in 1hr ago
@@FordBossMe thank you so much Rich. Robert in Texas
Done a lot of these the last year. Ive noticed on the data, the temp pid goes crazy, -20 to 280 and alllllll over the place.
Simple, fixed my 2015 F150 in half n hour🔧 thank you!
Just had this happen. Thank you for the tutorial
I’m currently experiencing this on my 17’ ecoboost mustang. It was my fault for not checking the coolant before going to work. When I filled it with coolant, I had autozone check my engine light. It came back as my cylinder overheating protection is active. The car runs, idles, accelerates just fine and doesn’t give the notion that it wants to stall while driving….
Great video, please pray for rainman ray and all flroidians including my sister!
Great video once again thank you for the info
Good info to know. Thanks FBM
Thanks Broski. You really helped me out.
Great tech tip. Looks like she gets excellent fuel mileage, or has a big tank.
36 gallon tank.
Same thing happened to my 2002 f150 but completely opposite. Coolant temp sensor was dead throwing a p0128. I verified that the thermostat was not hung open and when I hooked my scanner up to it the reference voltage was five but the sensor was only 300 ish ohms when the engine was stone cold
Yep that sounds like a problem for sure
Thanks just fixed mine cheers
Thank God for you 🙏🏾 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
🇺🇸🇨🇦❇🥂⚓🥂❇🇺🇸🇨🇦.....The Ford Escape fleet in the back is quite impressive I must say sir/senor! Evening from Charm City check.....
Thank you very much
I have the same problem but when I turn the heat on goes back to normal
My 06 F250 does the same thing.
Temperature gauge goes to full hot but the engine is not hot.
I’ve had it in the shop twice, replaced sensor and harness twice.
Once in awhile it will do it again.
I simply turn the engine off, wait a few minutes, restart the engine and it’s all good until the next time.
Just read your comment. I assume you have the 6.2L. Have you replaced the sensor. My truck did the same thing a month or so ago and I could not figure out the problem. Haven't had any issue since and it runs perfectly.
Thank you
You can lead the sensor to find the hole with your middle finger and slide the sensor in past it with your index finger and thumb. 😉😊🐶
Yep
Have a 2014 F150 3.5L... temp guage after an hour would climb without trans temp climbing. Switched CHT sensor oem and still doing it. Thinking thermostat ,but its only 2 years old and NO CEL or warnings even when its just below the "red"?!?
Thinking could be bad CHT wiring maybe.
This happened to me today same symptoms, read 100 comments. 2015 with a 5.0 bought it in’18 and foolishly got a service contract. I’d almost rather change the sensor myself than deal with those DB’s trying to convince me that it’s not covered after the work is done just cuz the service manager needs to make his bonus. Ahhhh corporate America 🇺🇸
Great video
Thanks for the visit
I have a 2016 flex fuel supercrew and it’s not located like in your video. Some say I have to take the intake manifold off?
If only I had this video two weeks ago! Damn thing failed on me, spent way too much time on that 40 dollar sensor.
I have an older 2007 expedition with the cylinder shut off cool down feature. When I first got the vehicle on warmer days and in reverse the cylinder shut off would engage and I thought it was a reverse problem and then it started doing it while slow rolling after driving and I thought the vehicle was breaking down from being old and then I learned about the cool down feature. It does it all the time now and I think I'm having the issue you are showing. There is no dash warning for it on a 2007 but everything with the truck is running fine as you've stated.
I'm not familiar with the older style
@@FordBossMe It glugs like a diesel when it does it and I used to think it was stalling out so I would quickly drive to increase RPM's but I know now that as soon as it seems to putter out it
re-corrects itself and then idles normally but its still annoying, it will do it when driving slow now and it slightly changes the performance and when you are by people they think your truck is in the process of breaking down.
Nice tutorial. Is that the same location for the Cylinder Head Temp sensor on a 2014 STX 5.0? Thanks
I wonder If this would be the same for the eco boost 3.5? My trucks engine had a hard freeze and it now gets hot…..
I subscribed just because of the “throw flour on it and find the wet spot” comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lol
"Rollin in the Five point oh
with the head temps high
so my fans can blow."
Lmao yessss
Similar situation for myself on my 2017 3.5 ecoboost. 3 years ago radiator & new water pump. 6 months ago hauling a load with ac on truck overheated and blew coolant out the relief. Shop replaced the tstat. Was good over the winter but then about a week ago when I hauled again with cruise on ac running air temps around 55 and it progressively warms up quickly and throws the overheat. However no check engine lights. Pulled over and turned ac off and temps went back to normal fairly quick. Finished my remaining 10 minute drive. Fished the day and went to drive back home. Got 20 minutes down the road and it did it again. Still no check engine.
Any recommendations on quick things to check before I bring it back in? I got a warranty so they can fix it up but just curious if you have anything I can tell them in advance
Hey Rich. Great video once again. Hearing thise fans kick to high and a big red warning message will make a person pucker! Happened to me just yesterday out of the blue. My question is this - is it possible to get to the sensor from the top? It is about 25* here and I am sure to break about every clip on the molding if I try it that way. Thanks!
Unless you are a contortionist I don't know how you're going to get your hand all the way back down in there but I'm not going to say it's not possible I really think that you honestly have to remove the fender well
We just had a lil feeeze here in Texas under 32 degrees for over 50 hours that light came on after driving it the first day of the freeze. And went to go to the store the next morning and that light came on before even starting the car seems to be running fine we have a 2015 explorer Xlt so can’t see any other gauges which kinda sucks but seems to be alright
Yeah but I would still change that sensor
Can't believe you got the camera back there, you did.
Is it worth preemptively changing the sensor before it fails?
It's not a common thing to where you should change it ahead of time it's just be aware that when it does happen this is the fix
What about seeing numbers above the engine temp?
no actual coolant temp? i knew ford already did this with the oil pressure gauge...
What if that doesnt show up but the fan runs like crazy and the coolant temp is like going up and down and if i slow down i goes down still the fan ran like crazy is the sensor is starting to be broken? Its a 3.5 ecoboost is it located same as the 5.0? Thanks!
Hi rich, love your videos. Is there any chance I could send you a short video of my 2014 f150 eco boost and let me know if this high pitch tick is normal or a concern?
Poissorichard.rp@gmail.com
@@FordBossMe sent
Ok, I give up after 2.5hrs of frustration, how does the clip for the wires come apart? I’ve tried a little screwdriver and can’t seem to get the clip to release. Wish there was enough room to have filmed that part.
The way this presented for my daughter on her 2016 F150 5.0 is pretty much as described, she got about 3 miles from the house, the temp gauge pegged at max, over temp warning message popped up, and the engine started shaking and barely ran. She shut it down and called dad. I pulled it home, pulled the therm and tested it on the stove, working perfectly. Went searching on good ol utube and found this vid. Thanks for posting, really helped us out in figuring out what was happening.
Now about that clip…
Clip for wires? I have no clue what clip you are talking about
There is a connector for the sensor - it pulls back and you push the end of the lock down like it's the release and pull the connector off
I don't know what else to say
If you want to video chat me later and show me what you are trying to do here is my email
Poissorichard.rp@gmail.com
What if I never get a code but a diagnostic reader says it's running hot but the gauge is fine?
I have 2014 f150 i dont have the check engine ligth on but when i turn on the a/c on my fans go in high mode u think thats the problem
I had something similar on my 16 F205 6.2L is this a common issue for this motor also?
Great Info. Question if I may 16 PIU 3.7 Weak Trans Mounts caused L/S Inner CV Damage PTU Coolant Lines. Common ? Saw my First Today 120,000 miles. Parts on Intergalactic Back Order. Thanks for your Time.
Not common at all
Found my 2 concern with motor mounts and PTU Coolant lines this AM. Again 120,000 16 PIU.
Confirmed weak motor and trans mount on PIU let's trans drop low enough for l/s inner CV to contact PTO Cooler lines , causing coolant leak. New Mounts make a big difference.
Thanks for the video, just arrived at work and had this happen. Will have to get back home to confirm the code but seems like should be okay and then place an order for the sensor.
Watch my video on engineering mode and put your truck in engineering mode and you can monitor your trans temperature to verify whether or not it's actually overheating
@@FordBossMe thanks yeah, I have an OBD-II reader and was looking at it. Temps never went above 204F. Funny thing was the gauge in the dash had the coolant needle at completely cold when the error came back. I cleared the 1289 code and the fans immediately turned off and the gauge went right back to the center. Sounds like that all but confirmed just the sensor. Thanks again for the informative video.
My 2011 eco 3.5 f150 is doing the same thing but without codes or check engine light. (I do have a basic scan tool). Not loosing any coolant. Trany temp not going over 205 while doing 80 in Florida heat. Engine temp allegedly hit 245 then if I got on it it said reduced engine power due to overheating.
So replace the cylinder head temperature sensor
@@FordBossMe will do. Thanks for making all the videos you do and putting out all the great content. You are really helping us all out and l really appreciate it.
Stuck in the freeway watching this 😭😭😭🤘🏽
It's a fairly cheap fix once you get the vehicle off the freeway and to somebody
Coyote? 20+ years ago, Mexico Hermosillo Ford factory made a pickup with a particular trim level for the Mexican market. They called it the Lobo (wolf).
Yep
Yes Sir, I have a 2016 Lobo Lariat 3.5
I live in Hermosillo. Lobo name started in 1998 here in Mexico.
@@gabrielalvarado8959 I was there in 2005. Because of the drought the city would cut the water to the colonia every morning and not give it back till late afternoon. Do they still do that? My host told me there were 99 curves to reach Aconchi up the mountain and that there were hot and cold springs up there. I asked if he was sure it was 99 and not 100(?) He said he was sure because he drove the hill daily to go to university for several years.
I still remember the hot dog man who had a stand at night at the Walmart parking lot.
@@obsoleteprofessor2034 Hi, We moved to Hermosillo in 2007, my business is in mining, the Ford assembly plant is practically our neighbor, this year I have seen lots of Maverick trucks and Broncos coming out of the factory. Yes, they still cut the water service from time to time. Now days there are lots of hot dog stands around the city specially at night. Certainly I have count the curves all the way to Aconchi.
Would this cause a 2019 f150 5.0 to go into limp mode?
can i access the sensor this same way on 2015 explorer with a 3.5? or does the explorer require removal of the intake manifold etc.?
Completely different engine so obviously everything is going to be different I have a standard mounted engine you have a transverse mounted engine and yes it's everything's going to be under the intake manifold I believe
I bought 2016 f150 2.7 echo to this day only 16k miles . I got it brand new off lot first owner . 4 weeks later turbo on left goes out . and high temp light on and fan is racing . took it to ford and they refuse to fix it . I was never ruff with the truck I hardly drove it because I m a otr driver. So basically i got screwed on that truck . I still have truck but it just sits. there was a really good reason it sit long to . to be honest i feel like washing my hands of it. lets say i got a free truck after taking 3 years waiting for legal action to rule in my favor.
How much do you want for that truck
Did that sensor throw a code? What code was it?
Hello, you are great, thank you very much.
Do you have the part number for the sensor?
please
9L8Z-6G004-F
I think this is it
How miles do u considere high mileage in order to use high mileage oil?
High mileage oil can be used from new but typically they say 75,000 miles or more but from new it can be used
Could this cause an engine to shake after warming up?
Great hiding place.
hey i got a 2017 f150 5.0 with 50k on it and it shakes at idle i just got it and asked the dealership to tune it up before i got it. they couldn’t tell me exactly what they replaced but it still shakes. any ideas i think it needs spark plugs. no check engine light
These do run a little rough honestly, run some 93 and report back
@@FordBossMe i have been running it on 93 for the last two tanks and have gone on some long drives. i think it runs better but it’s not right , dropping it off this week to have the dealership take another look.
what code reader for home use would you use for semi pro would you purchase online??
Thinkcar thinkdiag wireless dongle and phone app
Something more economical than 499????
So that's the only sensor for it? A scanguage for example wouldn't give you a different reading through the obd
A calculated reading yes but not a live reading
@@FordBossMe oh ok. I appreciate the speedy answer.
I have a 2.7 and replaced the sensor. Can you tell me how to reset code? Thanks
@fordbossme I have a 2016 f150 5.0, stalled on highway and this message came up, didn't start after and smelt burning and fuel. Would this be the same problem?
I don't know man you you have to start looking at fluids and everything and making sure everything's full and then you have to start going through the process of elimination
WHAT WORKS BETTER THE RELOCATION KIT OR REPLACEMENT OF SENSOR
Where can I get the relocation kit? Thanks
I cannot understand the benefit of this type of sensor. Why not an actual probe in the coolant? To try and avoid a potential leak? My Mustang GT has some engine data readout on the cluster, and “cylinder head temperature” is one of them. Guess they weren’t kidding. I have no idea how you’d ever get to this sensor in the Mustang chassis
Is it okay to drive with this problem until you can get a new part put in?
If it were me I would know what was going on and I would feel safe but telling somebody else to do that without knowing they're complete situation and them not being a mechanic to be able to assess the situation like I could I couldn't give you that advice
Theoretically I would say yes as long as you're monitoring your trans temperature you would be good but it's also going to make the vehicle run like crap it's going to be dumping fuel it's going to be doing all kinds of things that could damage the catalytic converters
The overall answer to your question would be not a bright idea so no
Does the 2016 3.5 ecoboost have this issue also and if so is the sensor in the same location?
No it doesn't have this issue
@@FordBossMe Great! Thanks a lot.
@@FordBossMe Thanks for quick reply … have a great day!
I am having the same issue after changing a cracked thermostat housing. Drives fine for 10-15 minutes then the temp gauge rises and the overtemp light comes on. No check engine light or code. Let vehicle sit for 10 mins and you can watch the gauge come back to normal. Start driving and ten minutes later it does it again. The engine does seem hot. Trans temp remains in the middle. Bad thermostat? Air in the system? Any Ideas?
You need to look at my videos with overheat condition after timing chain and cam phaser replacement because it make a new updated thermostat
I watched the video and it’s say for 3.5. Mine is a 5.0. Is there a updated thermostat for that as well? I installed a after market thermostat housing assembly probably should of stayed OEM.
I have this issue right now but Ik it’s not the sensor but it’s the connector, it came lose.. is there a fix for this?? Or what should I do
If the connector won't snap back in you're going to have to put a new connector on it
48k miles later. I have a 2015 Eco boost F150 Platinum. Just spent a ton of money on the piece of crap. Leaving it in my driveway to slowly rot away. :
I’m having the same problem, doesn’t throw a engine code and coolant bubbles once it gets hot. Wait 2 minutes and it’s fine. Coolant level stays full trans temp stays normal any suggestions
It has to be professionally diagnosed
Did you ever figure this out. Mine is doing the same thing. Engine does seem to get hot but trans temp remains good
Would the sensor be in the same location on a 2016 f150 with the 3.5 naturally aspirated Duratec?
Same area yes
I could have sworn it's in the same area but I'm not 100%
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Is this the same with the 3.5 Ecoboost F150?
Somebody already asked this, no it's not
@@FordBossMe thanks man. I didn’t think to check the comment thread.
What if you change the sensor and the problem still persists? Also could not removing the code cause the fam still get high even after changing the sensor? Thank you in advance
Then you got other problems going on or you're not doing something correctly like maybe you have bad wires or maybe there is something going on that is causing it to overheat that's going to have to be something that you stopped working on it at some point and maybe take it to a shop and let somebody diagnose it if you can't figure it out
Jeeze, Gotta Dismantle the Passenger side of the Truck to change a sensor that's litterally buried. Engineers??? If they had to work on these units they'd think twice about some of these things. So much for the K I S S method.
Not all parts of a vehicle are easy to get to. That is the same for all brands and models of vehicles (and trucks). From an engineering point of view, this sensor has to pick up cylinder head temperature in a spot where it accurately reflects the engine temp (far enough away from coolant temp). In this case that position is not easy to access, though it is not impossibly difficult. I have had issues where engineers have placed/designed certain components. But most times they do a reasonable job. So give them a bit of slack. I am sure some things you have designed have given people grief. But I am sure you had your reasons. Retired mechanic in Land Down Under.
Hi, I have a 17 F150 5.0. Had a temperature fluctuation last winter so I changed the thermostat an that seem to correct the issue. A couple weeks ago it started doing that same fluctuation again so I changed the CHT sensor but it did not correct the problem. Today I noticed that when I turned the a/c on the temp dropped right back down to normal, 194-198. So that made me realize that the fans not kicking on. We hooked it up to a computer and the temperature correlated to the same as the digital readout. We could turn the fan on with the computer but still no fan when temps got a above 200. We checked the fuses and moved relays around still no fan unless the a/c was on. Do you know what may be causing the fans to not kick on when the engine heats up?
Well the fans technically don't kick on until like 205 to 210
@@FordBossMe still won’t kick on, will go up to 222-225
@@FordBossMe what’s to hot for the fans to kick on?
@@LowRotoris there a thermo switch for the fans??? I have a 2014 F150 3.5L new CHT and it will climb slightly for a short minute then drop, can't hear the fans .... maybe a bad thermo switch???
So would replacing the sensor also eliminate the phenomenon of letting your foot off the gas and having the temp jumping 10 degrees?
Possibly