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Can you tell me the location of the outside temperature sensor in a Ford F150?
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I can help with that! In a Ford F-150, the exterior temperature sensor is located behind the front bumper on the driver's side, near the horn. This sensor provides both a temperature reading inside the car and communicates with the ECU to report the outside temperature. It's crucial for the vehicle to accurately measure air temperature because air density varies with temperature. This information allows the vehicle to adjust the amount of air entering the engine for optimal combustion in each cylinder.
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The ambient temperature sensor is actually placed inside the passenger mirror of your vehicle. I found this out the difficult way when I attempted to install aftermarket tow mirrors on my truck. As it turns out, I now need to purchase a replacement for $56.
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In 2018 and newer models of the F150 trucks, the sensor is located inside the passenger-side mirror. Older models had the sensor positioned on the frame behind the bumper on the driver's side.
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Could you confirm which answer is accurate for the year 2012, from the options provided above?
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The sensor that measures the outdoor temperature is located on the driver's side frame behind the bumper.
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In some cases, the sensor is located in the passenger-side mirror when the bottom of the mirror is flat. However, if the mirror's bottom is flat, the sensor can be found in the front, behind the bumper on the left side.
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In a 2010 F150, look under the hood on the passenger side, near the center bar in front of the radiator.
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On a 2002 F150 Lariat, the outside temperature sensor is positioned differently from other models. Instead of being mounted in a traditional location, it can be found underneath the radiator cover on the upper right side of the front radiator housing.
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I located it right in the middle of the front grill on my 2015 F-150, positioned just under the Ford logo.
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Nobody truly knows where it is hiding each year.
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Could anyone please provide me with a picture showing the location of the outside ambient temperature sensor on a 2012 F-150 with a 5.0 V8 engine?
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