The water temperature sensor on a 1998 Ford Contour is located on the driver's side of the engine, just below the thermostat housing. It is a single-wire sensor that is screwed into the engine block. The sensor is about 1 inch long and has a green connector.
To replace the water temperature sensor, you will need a wrench and a new sensor.
Steps:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Locate the water temperature sensor.
3. Use a wrench to loosen the sensor.
4. Remove the sensor from the engine block.
5. Install the new sensor.
6. Tighten the sensor.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
