SKP SKTS376 Engine Coolant Temperature Sender

Engine Coolant Temperature Sender Overview

The SKP SKTS376 engine coolant temperature sender provides a direct replacement solution for vehicles that use a gauge-based temperature signal. It is listed for a wide range of Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln applications, including Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, and Ford Taurus fitments.

Key Features

• Direct replacement coolant temperature sender for gauge-equipped applications.
• Fits multiple Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln models across several model years.
• Two-terminal fitment is listed for select applications.
• Cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts TS376 for the same application.
• Part number SKTS376 for catalog and service matching.

Detailed Description

SKP SKTS376 is an engine coolant temperature sender used in gauge-based cooling system monitoring. The fitment data covers applications such as Fits 1997-2011 Ford Ranger, N/A, Fits 1997-2002 Ford Taurus, N/A, Fits 1997-2001 Ford Explorer, N/A, and Fits 1998-2003 Ford Crown Victoria, N/A, along with additional Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles. Where noted, select applications use a two-terminal design and gauge-specific configuration. If you are replacing a faulty sender on a Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, or Ford Taurus, this part number helps match the original application requirements.

Common Issues This Part May Address

• Inaccurate or erratic temperature gauge readings.
• No temperature gauge movement after sender failure.
• Intermittent gauge operation caused by a worn sender.
• Incorrect coolant temperature signal to the instrument cluster.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original connector style and gauge requirement before installation. Confirm the listed fitment notes for two-terminal applications and any model-specific restrictions. Match the replacement to the vehicle year, make, and model exactly as shown in the fitment data for proper application coverage.

Quality Assurance

Use the part number SKTS376 to confirm catalog matching and interchange with TS376 before installation. Review the fitment notes carefully for Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, and Ford Taurus applications to ensure the correct sender configuration.