Standard Ignition TS-376 Engine Coolant Temperature Sender

Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for Gauge Applications

Standard Ignition TS-376 is an engine coolant temperature sender built for vehicles that use a dashboard gauge or temperature indicator light. It uses a screw-in design with a single plug-in connector and two blade terminals for a direct electrical connection in the cooling system circuit.

Built with brass and plastic materials, this sender is calibrated and tested to switch at its specified temperature. It is a direct-fit replacement for many Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln applications, including Ranger, Explorer, Taurus, Windstar, and Crown Victoria models.

Key Features

• Screw-in attachment method for threaded sender locations
• Single female connector with round and square plug-in shape
• Two male blade terminals for the electrical interface
• Brass and plastic construction for cooling-system service
• Factory-calibrated and tested for specified actuation temperature
• Uses a wax and bimetal contact design for precise switching

Detailed Description

The Standard Ignition TS-376 engine coolant temperature sender is designed to report coolant temperature to the gauge or indicator circuit in supported vehicles. Its thermal switching design uses calibrated wax and a formed bimetal contact arm to create a consistent electrical signal at the specified temperature point. Standard Ignition manufactures this sender with controlled component quality and end-of-line testing to confirm proper switch actuation.

This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 74070 for the same application. Common fitment includes 1997-2012 Ford Ranger, 1997-2001 Ford Explorer, and 1998-2006 Ford Crown Victoria, along with select Mazda B-Series, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car applications. Standard Ignition TS-376 is also listed for Ford Mustang, Taurus, Windstar, and related gauge-equipped vehicles.

What It Helps Fix

• Inaccurate or erratic coolant temperature gauge readings
• Temperature indicator light staying on or not responding correctly
• Open or failed sender circuit at the engine coolant port
• Hard-to-trust dash temperature feedback during normal driving
• Replacement needs on threaded coolant sender locations

Installation Notes and Tips

Install TS-376 only in the threaded sender location specified for the vehicle and engine configuration. Confirm the connector style, terminal count, and gauge or indicator-light application before installation. Because fitment varies by model year and equipment, verify the vehicle uses a coolant temperature sender for the instrument gauge circuit rather than a separate engine control sensor.

Fits 1997-2012 Ford Ranger, gauges; 2004-2011 Ford Ranger, coolant temperature indicator light; 2001-2009 Mazda B2300, gauges; 1998-2007 Mazda B3000, gauges; 1998-2006 Ford Crown Victoria, gauges; 1998-2004 Ford Grand Marquis, gauges; 1997-2003 Ford Windstar, gauges; 1999-2003 Lincoln Town Car, gauges; 1998-2002 Ford Escort, threaded, with gauge; 1997-2002 Ford Taurus, gauges; 1997-2002 Mercury Sable, gauges; 1997-2001 Ford Explorer, gauges; 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, to 7/23/00, with gauge; 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, to 7/23/00, with gauge; 1997-2001 Ford Sable, gauges; 1998-2001 Mazda B2500, gauges; 1998-2001 Mazda B4000, gauges; 1999-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, gauges; 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2 term., with gauge; 1998-2000 Ford Contour, 2 term., with gauge; 2000 Mazda MPV, gauges; 1998-2000 Mercury Mystique, 2 term., with gauge; 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer, gauges; 1998 Ford Grand Marquis, indicator light; 1998 Ford Mustang, gauges; 1996 Ford Mustang, gauges; 1998 Lincoln Town Car, w/ electric instrument panel, with gauge; 1997 Ford Escort, gauges; 1997 Ford Mustang, gray, with gauge; 1996-1997 Ford Mustang, indicator light; 1997 Ford Windstar, indicator light.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition applies complete manufacturing quality control from component selection through finished-product testing. Each unit is calibrated and checked to confirm switch actuation at the specified temperature, supporting consistent performance in gauge-equipped cooling system applications.