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Standard Ignition KS57 Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor

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Fitment: Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury, E-350 Super Duty, E-150, E-250, Econoline Van, Econoline Wagon, Crown Victoria, Town Car, Grand Marquis, F-150, Navigator, F-250, E-150 Econoline, E-350 Econoline, Econoline, GT, Lobo, E-150 Club Wagon, E-350 Club Wagon, Excursion, Expedition, F-150 Heritage, F-250 Super Duty, F-350, F-350 Super Duty, Blackwood, E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, E-250 Econoline, and E-350 Econoline Club Wagon
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Reliable Ignition Knock Sensor for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury Vehicles

The Standard Ignition KS57 Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor is designed to provide accurate knock detection for a range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models. This sensor helps optimize engine performance by detecting engine knock and sending signals to the engine control unit.

  • Direct attachment method for secure installation
  • Female connector with round, plug-in design
  • Bolt mount for stable and precise positioning
  • Two female blade terminals for reliable electrical connection
  • Compatible with multiple Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles

Technical Details and Sensor Attributes

The KS57 ignition knock sensor features a direct attachment method, ensuring a firm and vibration-resistant fit. Its female connector is round and designed for plug-in connection, simplifying the wiring process. The sensor mounts securely using a bolt mount type, which maintains consistent contact with the engine block for accurate knock detection. Equipped with two female blade terminals, this sensor provides a dependable electrical interface that supports stable signal transmission to the engine control module.

Compatible Vehicles and Applications

This ignition knock sensor is compatible with a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, including models such as the Ford F-150, F-250 Super Duty, E-350 Econoline, Lincoln Navigator, and Mercury Grand Marquis. The KS57 sensor is suitable for applications requiring precise knock detection to help maintain engine efficiency and reduce harmful emissions.

  • Detects engine knock and detonation for improved timing adjustments
  • Helps prevent engine damage caused by pre-ignition or knocking
  • Supports emission control systems by optimizing combustion
  • Reduces engine noise related to detonation
  • Assists in maintaining fuel efficiency and engine performance

Installation Notes and Tips

When installing the Standard Ignition KS57 sensor, ensure the mounting surface is clean and free of debris to guarantee proper sensor contact. Use the bolt mount to secure the sensor firmly to the engine block. Connect the female round plug-in connector carefully to avoid damaging the terminals. Verify that the wiring harness is routed away from excessive heat or moving parts to prevent premature wear.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Standard Ignition parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications, ensuring reliable performance and durability. The KS57 ignition knock sensor undergoes rigorous quality control testing to maintain consistent functionality. Please refer to Standard Ignition's warranty policy for specific coverage details.

BrandStandard Ignition
Part NumberKS57
Attachment MethodDirect
Connector GenderFemale
Connector ShapeRound
Connector TypePlug In
Mounting TypeBolt Mount
Terminal GenderFemale
Terminal TypeBlade

This part fits 231 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelDrive TypeLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2019FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2018FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2017FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2016FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2016FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2015FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2015FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2014FordE-150N/A
2014FordE-250N/A
2014FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2014FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2014FordEconoline Van4.6LV8N/A
2014FordEconoline Wagon4.6LV8N/A
2014FordEconoline Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2013FordE-150N/A
2013FordE-250N/A
2013FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2013FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2013FordEconoline Van4.6LV8N/A
2013FordEconoline Wagon4.6LV8N/A
2013FordEconoline Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2012FordE-150N/A
2012FordE-250N/A
2012FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2012FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2012FordEconoline Van4.6LV8N/A
2012FordEconoline Wagon4.6LV8N/A
2012FordEconoline Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2011FordCrown VictoriaN/A
2011FordE-150N/A
2011FordE-250N/A
2011FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2011FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2011FordEconoline Van4.6LV8N/A
2011FordEconoline Wagon4.6LV8N/A
2011FordEconoline Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2011LincolnTown CarN/A
2011MercuryGrand MarquisN/A
2010FordCrown VictoriaN/A
2010FordE-150N/A
2010FordE-250N/A
2010FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2010FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2010FordEconoline Van4.6LV8N/A
2010FordEconoline Wagon4.6LV8N/A
2010FordEconoline Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2010FordF-1504.6LV8N/A
2010LincolnNavigatorN/A
2010LincolnTown CarN/A
2010MercuryGrand Marquis4.6LV8N/A
2009FordCrown VictoriaN/A
2009FordE-150N/A
2009FordE-250N/A
2009FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2009FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2009FordF-1504.6LV8N/A
2009FordF-250RWD4.6LV8N/A
2009LincolnNavigatorN/A
2009LincolnTown CarN/A
2009MercuryGrand Marquis4.6LV8N/A
2008FordCrown VictoriaN/A
2008FordE-150N/A
2008FordE-150 Econoline5.4LV8N/A
2008FordE-250N/A
2008FordE-350 Econoline5.4LV8N/A
2008FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2008FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2008FordF-1504.6LV8N/A
2008FordF-250RWD4.6LV8N/A
2008LincolnTown CarN/A
2008MercuryGrand MarquisN/A
2007FordCrown VictoriaN/A
2007FordE-150N/A
2007FordE-150 Econoline5.4LV8N/A
2007FordE-250N/A
2007FordE-350 Econoline5.4LV8N/A
2007FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2007FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2007FordF-1504.6LV8N/A
2007FordF-250RWD4.6LV8N/A
2007LincolnTown CarN/A
2007MercuryGrand Marquis4.6LV8N/A
2006FordE-150N/A
2006FordE-250N/A
2006FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2006FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2006FordEconoline4.6LV8N/A
2006FordEconoline5.4LV8N/A
2006FordF-1504.6LV8N/A
2006FordF-250RWD4.6LV8N/A
2006FordGT5.4LV8N/A
2006LincolnTown CarN/A
2005FordE-150N/A
2005FordE-150 Club Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2005FordE-150 Club Wagon4.6LV8N/A
2005FordE-250N/A
2005FordE-350 Club Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2005FordE-350 Club Wagon6.8LV10N/A
2005FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2005FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2005FordEconoline4.6LV8N/A
2005FordEconoline5.4LV8N/A
2005FordExcursion6.8LV10N/A
2005FordF-1504.6LV8N/A
2005FordF-250RWD4.6LV8N/A
2005FordGT5.4LV8N/A
2005LincolnTown CarN/A
2004FordE-150N/A
2004FordE-150 Club Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2004FordE-150 Club Wagon4.6LV8N/A
2004FordE-250N/A
2004FordE-350 Club Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2004FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2004FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2004FordEconoline4.6LV8N/A
2004FordEconoline5.4LV8N/A
2004FordExcursion6.8LV10N/A
2004FordExcursion5.4LV8N/A
2004FordExpedition5.4LV8N/A
2004FordExpedition4.6LV8N/A
2004FordF-1504.6LV8N/A
2004FordF-150 Heritage4.6LV8N/A
2004FordF-150 Heritage5.4LV8N/A
2004FordF-250RWD4.6LV8N/A
2004FordF-250 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2004FordF-3505.4LV8N/A
2004FordF-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2004LincolnNavigatorN/A
2004LincolnTown CarN/A
2003FordE-1505.4LV8N/A
2003FordE-150 Club Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2003FordE-2505.4LV8N/A
2003FordE-350 Club Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2003FordE-350 Club Wagon6.8LV10N/A
2003FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2003FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2003FordEconoline5.4LV8N/A
2003FordExcursion5.4LV8N/A
2003FordExpedition4.6LV8N/A
2003FordExpedition5.4LV8N/A
2003FordF-1505.4LV8N/A
2003FordF-1504.6LV8N/A
2003FordF-250RWD4.6LV8N/A
2003FordF-250 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2003FordF-250 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2003FordF-3505.4LV8N/A
2003FordF-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2003FordF-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2003LincolnBlackwood5.4LV8N/A
2003LincolnNavigatorN/A
2002FordE-1505.4LV8N/A
2002FordE-150 Econoline5.4LV8N/A
2002FordE-150 Econoline4.6LV8N/A
2002FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2002FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon4.6LV8N/A
2002FordE-250 Econoline5.4LV8N/A
2002FordE-350 Club Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2002FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2002FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon6.8LV10N/A
2002FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2002FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2002FordEconoline5.4LV8N/A
2002FordExcursion5.4LV8N/A
2002FordExpedition4.6LV8N/A
2002FordExpedition5.4LV8N/A
2002FordF-1504.6LV8N/A
2002FordF-1505.4LV8N/A
2002FordF-250RWD4.6LV8N/A
2002FordF-250 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2002FordF-250 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2002FordF-3505.4LV8N/A
2002FordF-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2002FordF-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2002LincolnBlackwood5.4LV8N/A
2002LincolnNavigatorN/A
2001FordE-150 Econoline4.6LV8N/A
2001FordE-150 Econoline5.4LV8N/A
2001FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2001FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon4.6LV8N/A
2001FordE-250 Econoline5.4LV8N/A
2001FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon6.8LV10N/A
2001FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2001FordE-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2001FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2001FordEconoline5.4LV8N/A
2001FordExcursion6.8LV10N/A
2001FordExcursion5.4LV8N/A
2001FordExpedition4.6LV8N/A
2001FordExpedition5.4LV8N/A
2001FordF-1504.6LV8N/A
2001FordF-1505.4LV8N/A
2001FordF-250RWD4.6LV8N/A
2001FordF-250 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2001FordF-250 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2001FordF-3505.4LV8N/A
2001FordF-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2001FordF-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2001LincolnNavigatorN/A
2000FordE-150 Econoline5.4LV8N/A
2000FordE-150 Econoline4.6LV8N/A
2000FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon4.6LV8N/A
2000FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2000FordE-250 Econoline5.4LV8N/A
2000FordE-350 Econoline5.4LV8N/A
2000FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon5.4LV8N/A
2000FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon6.8LV10N/A
2000FordE-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2000FordEconoline5.4LV8N/A
2000FordExcursion6.8LV10N/A
2000FordExcursion5.4LV8N/A
2000FordExpedition5.4LV8N/A
2000FordExpedition4.6LV8N/A
2000FordF-1504.6LV8N/A
2000FordF-1505.4LV8N/A
2000FordF-250RWD4.6LV8N/A
2000FordF-250 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2000FordF-250 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2000FordF-3505.4LV8N/A
2000FordF-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/A
2000FordF-350 Super Duty6.8LV10N/A
2000LincolnNavigatorN/A
1999FordExpedition4.6LV8N/A
1999FordExpedition5.4LV8N/A
1999FordF-1504.6LV8N/A
1999FordF-1505.4LV8N/A
1999FordF-2504.6LV8N/A
1999FordF-2505.4LV8N/A
1999FordF-250 Super Duty5.4LV8N/ABolt-On Type
1999FordF-3505.4LV8N/A
1999FordF-350 Super Duty5.4LV8N/ABolt-On Type
1999LincolnNavigatorN/A

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

0261231137144-211213-1815242-10602KNC00315S222071-658872995AS10067DKS323KDSA13KS41S8688SBC3679XL3F12A699AA

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.