1999 Ford Explorer Hello Temperature Gauge On Makes Middle Takes Long Time

1999 FORD EXPLORER
220,000 MILES
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RMOORE09
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Hello, the temperature gauge on my explorer never makes it to the middle. It takes a long time for the vehicle to warm up and eventually the gauge will rise but stop about a 1/3 of the way and lean torwards the cold end. The gauge will fluctuate sometimes when you put down the pedal. I had the thermostat checked and they said it was fine. Any suggestions?
Jan 2, 2013 at 10:34 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it is not fine. it is opening too early. have it replaced with a 195 degree.

Roy
Jan 2, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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RMOORE09
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I'll do that. If the thermostat is bad, would the gauge not even move?
Jan 2, 2013 at 12:41 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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nope, it would just stay partially open

Roy
Jan 2, 2013 at 12:55 PM
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