Standard Ignition TS-36 Engine Coolant Temperature Sender

Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for Ford and Lincoln

Standard Ignition TS-36 is an engine coolant temperature sender built for vehicles that use a dashboard coolant temperature indicator light. It uses a bolt-on design with a 3/8-18 NPT thread, one male round connector, and one male stud terminal for a direct electrical connection.

Fits a wide range of Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications, including Ford Mustang, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Continental models with the correct light-based temperature warning setup. The TS-36 is calibrated and tested for specified switch actuation temperature.

Key Features

• Engine coolant temperature sender for light-based temperature warning systems
• Bolt-on attachment method with 3/8-18 NPT thread size
• One male round connector and one male stud terminal
• Factory-calibrated and tested for switch actuation at the specified temperature
• Built with a formed bimetallic contact arm for precise electrical contact movement
• Designed with robust materials for service-professional use

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition TS-36 is engineered as an OE-style engine coolant temperature sender for vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light rather than a gauge-only setup. The internal thermal design uses a wax and bimetallic contact system to trigger electrical contact at the specified lower-temperature set point, helping the warning circuit respond consistently. This part number, TS-36, is a direct-fit solution for many classic Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln models, including applications such as Ford Escort, Mercury Marquis, and Lincoln Mark VII.

This part cross-references Ansa 8332 for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Inoperative or inaccurate coolant temperature warning light
• Intermittent temperature sender signal to the dash indicator
• Hard-to-diagnose overheating warning circuit faults
• Replacement needs for aging original temperature sender units
• Electrical contact issues caused by worn thermal switch components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses a coolant temperature indicator light and confirm the thread size before installation. The TS-36 uses a bolt-on connector style with a male round connector and male stud terminal, so matching the connector and terminal layout is important for proper operation. Always compare the original sender location and electrical connection style on Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications before replacement.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition states that each unit is calibrated and tested to confirm switch actuation at the specified temperature. The brand also maintains quality control from component selection through finished product manufacturing.