what sensors to replace?

[steve1676]

This might be a dumb question, but ill ask anyways. my car is running like **** cold and i know that replacing sensors helps sometimes, what sensors should i replace? also i know there are ect,act etc, but what do these abbeviations stand for. Basically i want to be able to order the sensors by there correct name.
Thank you

 

[jrichker]

Dump the codes and see what the computer says is wrong…

Here's the link to dump the computer codes with only a jumper wire or paper clip and the check engine light, or test light or voltmeter. I’ve used it for years, and it works great.

See http://www.troublecodes.net/Ford/
OR
See http://www.dalidesign.com/hbook/eectest.html for more descriptive help
OR
See http://www.mustangworks.com/articles/electronics/eec-iv_codes.html