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anti knock sensor

My 1986 Cougar has the 3.8L.  Does the car have a anti knock sensor? I called Autozone and they said the car never had one. Is that correct?  Or maybe it's called a knock detonation sensor? Can someone verify if Autozone is correct.  Thanks!


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Knock sensor is only shown on the '86 2.3L Turbo Coupe, in the EVTM.

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My 1986 Cougar has the 3.8L.  Does the car have a anti knock sensor? I called Autozone and they said the car never had one. Is that correct?  Or maybe it's called a knock detonation sensor? Can someone verify if Autozone is correct.  Thanks!



According to the 86 3.8 ECS booklet only a few very early mustangs/capris had them, doesnt even show the location if they did.
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Thanks Softtouch.  Thought so.

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Thanks Softtouch.  Thought so.
My 1986 Cougar has the 3.8L.  Does the car have a anti knock sensor? I called Autozone and they said the car never had one. Is that correct?  Or maybe it's called a knock detonation sensor? Can someone verify if Autozone is correct.  Thanks!

Thanks Ductape.

According to the 86 3.8 ECS booklet only a few very early mustangs/capris had them, doesnt even show the location if they did.