Ambient Air Temp sensor on 2014 FTC, AC not working

[withalligators]

Hey folks.
US transit connect owner here. I have mine fairly well converted for field work. I'm a biologist and work largely in the American southwest, mostly at distant research sites. I have it pretty well converted for living with a bed and storage, a 310w solar panel, 420AH of house battery, and a 12V freezer. It's a manageable space for 1 person and gear, though it's often messy. My only issue with it is the lack of clearance, the awful sync system, and now this.

Being in the SW, it gets hot. My outdoor temp reading often holds the wrong temp for a while. Today, it completely failed and gives a reading of -40f (yeah, yeah, Fahrenheit). Thus, the vehicle won't allow AC to turn on cause it doesn't want the condenser to fail at such low temps. Do you guys know where the sensor is on this thing? It's a cheap part, but I can't seem to find any info anywhere.

Cheers

[liteace]

Normally behind front bumper or fender as you call it over there

[withalligators]

Excellent. I figured it would be there. Any clue how to get this plastic monster apart?
Cheers

We say bumper as well here.

[roadkingsrule]

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I just had to change the sensor on my 2015 Transit Connect XLT for the same reason. (The Motorcraft Part Number is: DY1160. I am a jobber so I get a discount. I paid $13) It is located behind the front bumper cover. To access it, remove the felt cover from under the front suspension, then remove the plastic filler piece that is curved on the ends, that extends the width of the bumper, and from the front lower edge of the bumper cover to the front crossmember. It is held on by 3 screws at the crossmember & several plastic push-pins connect it to the bumper cover & inner fenders. Once this piece is removed, you will see the sensor on the drivers (USA,left) side inside of the bumper cover, by the lower grille opening. Once you replace the sensor, you have to reset the computer. I just disconnected the positive battery connector overnight & reconnected it the next morning. Now the ambient air temperature reading is accurate & the AC works as it should.