Flex fuel sensor, help.

Anyone know of a cheap, new-ish Ford-style FFS? I just don't have $600 for a new factory one and just don't feel totally comfortable with a JY piece, as prices can vary widely along with quality. Lower then free is about my price range.

Brian

There's always the option of robbing something off the back row of a Ford shop...but then you'd have to deal with John Law...just a thought, y'know?

In reply to Ranger50:

I got one for my 2000 3.0 Ranger from a similar vintage FF Taurus. I went this route because it's firewall mounted in the Taurus, where it is relatively dry. Same sensor, same connector, slightly smaller mounting holes. $7 at my local pick-a-part.

Edit: Here is the list of compatible vehicles, courtesy of Rock Auto.
FORD EXPLORER 2001
FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2001
FORD RANGER (1999 - 2000)
FORD TAURUS (1999 - 2005)
FORD TAURUS GL (1996 - 1998)
FORD TAURUS SE 2006
FORD TAURUS SEL 2006
MAZDA B3000 2000
MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2001
MERCURY SABLE (2001 - 2004)

Did your frame rail mounted sensor have the bottom rot out? That's what happened to mine.

No, new build, but e85 isn't exactly common and neither are FFV's or JY's.

I would use the GM FCS, but it has barbed push-lock hose ends. The Ford sensor looks like it can be taken apart to run a regular fitting, so a braided hose can be used.

Brian

This is the one. It is threaded.

Hotlinked FFS.

I would have no compunctions about using a good, dry junkyard piece. These sensors are pretty tough and are gel filled to resist the elements. I would stay away from truck and SUV equipped sensors, as they are mounted in the frame rail and the bottom cover rots out due to exposure.