Walker 214-1002 Engine Coolant Temperature Sender

Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for Ford and Mazda

Walker Products 214-1002 is an engine coolant temperature sender for select Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, and Mazda applications. It is built to meet or exceed OEM standards and specifications, with application coverage that includes popular Ranger, Explorer, Taurus, Windstar, and B-series truck platforms.

Key Features

• Engine coolant temperature sender for temperature signal input
• Walker Products 214-1002 for select Ford Ranger, Explorer, Taurus, and Windstar applications
• Application coverage across Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, and Mazda vehicles
• OE-style replacement focused on accurate vehicle-specific fitment
• Walker Products engineering and technical support backing

Product Details

Walker Products has supplied fuel system and engine sensor components since 1946, and the Walker Products line is known for OE-focused manufacturing and application accuracy. Part number 214-1002 is an engine coolant temperature sender used in vehicles such as the Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Ford Taurus, Mercury Mountaineer, and Mazda B-series trucks. This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 201-1811 for the same application.

Compatible With 2010-2011 Ford Ranger, 1997-2008 Ford Ranger, 1997-2001 Ford Explorer, 1997-2000 Ford Windstar, 1997-2002 Ford Taurus, 1998-2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998-2003 Lincoln Town Car, 1997-2002 Mercury Sable, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, and select Mazda B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000, MPV, and B2300/B3000/B4000 applications listed in the fitment data.

Common Uses

• Replacing a faulty coolant temperature sender that causes inaccurate temperature readings
• Addressing intermittent gauge behavior on Ford Ranger and Ford Explorer applications
• Restoring proper temperature signal input for engine management systems
• Correcting hard-start or drivability concerns tied to incorrect coolant temperature data
• Resolving warning light or sensor-related temperature reporting issues

Installation Notes

Verify connector style, terminal count, and application notes before installation. Fitment includes sender-only and 2-terminal configurations on certain vehicles, along with notes such as gray connector, color-gray, and date-specific coverage for select models. Confirm the exact year, make, model, and engine configuration against the vehicle listing before ordering. For best results, compare the original sender to Walker Products 214-1002 before replacement.

Quality Assurance

Walker Products manufactures engine sensors and related components to meet or exceed OEM standards and specifications. The company is ISO 9001/IATF16949 certified and supports its products with manufacturing, product management, engineering, and technical documentation resources.