last one I looked at had 2 temp sensors somewhere near the upper radiator hose,one was for the gauge and the other for the colling fan.If you were to unplug the cooling fan sensor then the fan should turn on or a check engine light go on depending on how it is wired
the brakes are larger on the SVT,so what else is different is the question. The spindle and bearings are changed and then it should all work but be careful because Ford's are