Standard Ignition TS-380 Engine Coolant Temperature Sender

Brand Standard Ignition TS-380
Attachment Method Screw-On
Color Black, Gold
Connector Gender Female
Connector Shape Rectangular
Connector Type Plug In
Finish Brass, Plastic
Terminal Gender Male
Terminal Type Blade
Fits Ford and Lincoln · 120 vehicles

OE-quality design. Factory-calibrated for precise electrical contact at the specified temperature.

Screw-on installation. Plug-in connector with a single rectangular female connector.

Brass and plastic finish. Built with high-grade materials for demanding service use.

Cross-references Dixie Electric Ltd 12817, 1T1138 and 2-8397 for the same application. See all 14.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Sender Overview

The Standard Ignition TS-380 engine coolant temperature sender is built for vehicles that use a gauge-based temperature signal or a coolant temperature indicator light. It uses a screw-on design with a rectangular plug-in connector and two blade terminals for a direct electrical connection in the cooling system.

Fits 1997-2008 Ford F-150, 1997-2004 Ford F-250, 1999-2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1997-2000 Ford F-350, 1999-2000 Ford F-350, 1999-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1997-2002 Ford Expedition, and 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator, with additional coverage for E-Series and related Ford truck applications with gauges.

Key Features

  • Screw-on attachment method for secure installation in the cooling system
  • Female rectangular connector with one plug-in connection point
  • Two male blade terminals for electrical signal transfer
  • Brass and plastic construction with black and gold finish
  • Factory-calibrated and tested for switch actuation at the specified temperature
  • Thermal switch design uses a formed bimetal contact arm for precise movement

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition TS-380 is an engine coolant temperature sender engineered to deliver a calibrated temperature signal for the gauge or indicator circuit. The internal thermal switch design uses wax and bimetallic contact movement to trigger electrical contact at the specified lower-temperature set point, helping the cooling system report temperature accurately. This part number, TS-380, is listed across a wide range of Ford and Lincoln applications, including F-150, F-250, F-350, Expedition, E-Series vans, and Navigator models equipped with gauges.

This part cross-references Dixie Electric Ltd 12817 for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

  • Inaccurate coolant temperature gauge readings
  • Intermittent or failed temperature signal to the dash gauge
  • Coolant temperature indicator light concerns on supported applications
  • Electrical contact issues caused by worn sender internals
  • Temperature reporting problems in Ford truck and van cooling systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector style, terminal layout, and thread-in mounting style before installation. Confirm whether the vehicle uses gauges or a coolant temperature indicator light, since fitment notes vary by application. The TS-380 is used in multiple Ford and Lincoln platforms, including 1997-2008 Ford F-150 and 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator models, so matching the original sender configuration is important for correct operation.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition states that each thermal switch is calibrated and tested during production to confirm actuation at the specified temperature. As an OE ignition product manufacturer, Standard Ignition maintains quality control from component selection through finished product inspection.

This part fits 120 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2008FordE-150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2008FordE-250———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2008FordE-350 Super Duty———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2007FordE-150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2007FordE-250———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2007FordE-350 Super Duty———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2006FordE-150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2006FordE-250———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2006FordE-350 Super Duty———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2005FordE-150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2005FordE-250———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2005FordExcursion5.4LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2005FordF-350 Super Duty———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2004FordE-150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2004FordE-150 Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2004FordE-250———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2004FordE-350 Club Wagon——GASN/AFits engines with gauges.
2004FordE-350 Super Duty——GASN/AFits engines with gauges.
2004FordExcursion6.8LV10—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2004FordExcursion5.4LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2004FordF-150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2004FordF-150 Heritage———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2004FordF-250 Super Duty6.8LV10—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2004FordF-250 Super Duty5.4LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2004FordF-350 Super Duty5.4LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2004FordF-350 Super Duty6.8LV10—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordE-150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordE-150 Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordE-250———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordE-350 Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordE-350 Super Duty——GASN/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordExcursion5.4LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordExcursion7.3LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordExcursion6.8LV10—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordF-150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordF-250 Super Duty7.3LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordF-250 Super Duty5.4LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordF-250 Super Duty6.8LV10—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordF-350 Super Duty6.8LV10—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordF-350 Super Duty5.4LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2003FordF-350 Super Duty7.3LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2002FordE-150 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2002FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2002FordE-250 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2002FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2002FordE-350 Super Duty——GASN/AFits engines with gauges.
2002FordExcursion———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2002FordExpedition———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2002FordF-150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2002FordF-250 Super Duty———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2002FordF-350 Super Duty———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2002LincolnNavigator———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2001FordE-150 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2001FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2001FordE-250 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2001FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2001FordE-350 Super Duty——GASN/AFits engines with gauges.
2001FordEconoline4.2LV6—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2001FordExcursion———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2001FordExpedition———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2001FordF-150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2001FordF-2504.6LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2001FordF-2505.4LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2001FordF-2504.6LV8—N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
2001FordF-2505.4LV8—N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
2001FordF-250 Super Duty———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2001FordF-350 Super Duty———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2001LincolnNavigator———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2000FordE-150 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2000FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2000FordE-250 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2000FordE-350 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2000FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2000FordE-350 Super Duty——GASN/AFits engines with gauges.
2000FordEconoline4.2LV6—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2000FordExcursion———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2000FordExpedition———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2000FordF-150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2000FordF-2504.6LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2000FordF-2504.6LV8—N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
2000FordF-250 Super Duty———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2000FordF-3505.4LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
2000FordF-3505.4LV8—N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
2000FordF-350 Super Duty———N/AFits engines with gauges.
2000LincolnNavigator———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999FordE-150 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999FordE-250 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999FordE-350 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999FordE-350 Super Duty——GASN/AFits engines with gauges.
1999FordEconoline4.2LV6—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999FordExpedition———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999FordF-150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999FordF-250———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999FordF-250 Super Duty———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999FordF-3505.4LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999FordF-3505.4LV8—N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a coolant temperature indicator light on the dashboard.
1999FordF-350 Super Duty———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1999LincolnNavigator———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998FordE-150 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998FordE-250 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998FordE-350 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998FordExpedition———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998FordF-150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998FordF-250———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1998LincolnNavigator———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997FordE-150 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997FordE-150 Econoline Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997FordE-250 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997FordE-350 Econoline———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997FordExpedition———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997FordF-150———N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997FordF-2504.6LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997FordF-2505.4LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997FordF-250 HD7.5LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
1997FordF-3507.5LV8—N/AFits engines with gauges.
Directly replaces or cross-references 14 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Dixie Electric Ltd — 128171T11382-839753-7595213-27688397F65F10884AASW5130TS380TTS6751TU220TW211WT763WTC1037