Aftermarket Knock Sensor?

[Fitz98]

98 Expedition 5.4 4x4.
I would love to replace the knock sensor that is under the intake while the intake is out, but the dealer does not have OEM part anymore.
I am on the fence if I should just leave the OEM one in place and leave it alone since it was working before my coolant leaking problem or replace with an after market. I estimate It has been submerged in engine coolant for about 3 weeks, but don't know for sure.
Rock Auto has NTK, AutoZone has Duralast, Advanced has BWD. Just not sure about aftermarket quality, if it is as good as OEM.

 

[skyactiv]

Get the NTK.

 

[skyactiv]

Oh, NTK is possibly better than OEM since you have a Ford. NTK is the sensor division of NGK.

 

[Omahaug]

NTK easily. I wonder what's already on there? Bosch? Which isn't bad either.

Duralast only if cheaper than NTK and you can find out who makes it for AZ.
BWD = "broke when delivered" lol

 

[qdeezie]

I used a Bosch on my '06 5.4L. According to Rock Auto, it was the actual OE product. It's been very uneventful since replacing both of my sensors. No issues whatsoever to report.

 

[clinebarger]

NTK given those choices......OE/Bosch would be preferred.

The sensors are sealed & the harness whip is jacketed......You stand to damage new ones if over-torqued, Definitely not a job for a Harbor Freight torque wrench!
If you weren't getting circuit/sensor performance codes, It may be wise to leave them be!

 

[E150GT]

BWD is some awful stuff