2003 Ford Thunderbird Air Flow Sensors

Constructed of quality materials, this multi-purpose retainer provides the same function and versatility as the original equipment retainer ensuring long service life.

Building upon a foundation of premium full-line products established under NGK ignition and NTK oxygen sensor products, NTK’s expansion to technical sensors is part of our ongoing commitment to streamline product types and increase coverage under one premium brand: NTK, The Sensor Specialist. With over 80 years of automotive expertise, NGK’s family of automotive products are driven by extreme dedication to innovation, performance and quality. NTK is the only OE supplier with a full line of technical sensors in the aftermarket for import and domestic vehicles. Drawing from OE experience, NTK sensors undergo extreme testing conditions that include thermal shock, vibration and OBD verification. NTK sensors are manufactured to ensure a quality that meets or exceeds OE specifications. As new vehicles incorporate connected and automated technologies, trust The Sensor Specialist for full-line market support and OE application technology.

Carquest Premium coolant temperature sensors and switches are designed to perform in harsh engine environments and meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications. Built by manufacturers that meet IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry, Carquest Premium coolant temperature sensors and switches undergo extensive validation testing to ensure long-lasting performance and reliability. Carquest Premium coolant temperature sensors and switches are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

The only parts recommended by Ford Motor Company for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

The temperature of various systems must be reported to the engine control module (ECM) as well as other operating system controllers in the vehicle. Coolant temperature, cabin temperature, exhaust temperature and ambient temperature are just a few systems reported by a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is fed 5 volts by the systems computer, within the sensor housing will be a thermistor, or dropping resistor whose resistance value will change as the temperature surrounding it changes. Changing resistance in the circuit will change the volt signal at the processor indicating the current operating value.

The Air Charge Temperature Sensor provides an input to the vehicles computer as to the temperature of the air entering the engine via the air cleaner assembly. The engine computer uses this input to control many operating conditions which in turn provides optimal engine operation, engine performance and clean tailpipe emissions.

Carquest Air Charge Temperature Sensor, WTA1064.

The temperature of various systems must be reported to the engine control module (ECM) as well as other operating system controllers in the vehicle. Coolant temperature, cabin temperature, exhaust temperature and ambient temperature are just a few systems reported by a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is fed 5 volts by the systems computer, within the sensor housing will be a thermistor, or dropping resistor whose resistance value will change as the temperature surrounding it changes. Changing resistance in the circuit will change the volt signal at the processor indicating the current operating value.