1997 Ford Explorer temp gauge is pegged hot but motor is co

1997 FORD EXPLORER
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ERNHDTFAN1
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The temperatur gauge in my explorer is pegged all the way hot,but the engine is running cool. Do I replace the thermostat or is it a sensor of some sort?
May 1, 2008 at 1:30 PM
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MUSTANG87
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if the truck is not over heating and the temp is high u should try a new temperature switch.also what makes those newer vehicles read wrong is if u just use water in your cooling system and not atifreeze.you should use half and half or even better 90 perceent antifreeze and 10 water thats what i do.if none of this works for u your temp guage is bad.u can also use a universal temp guage that is sold at auto parts stores and this way u wont have to buy the whole cluster and save money ,it connects to the original temp switch,only do this if your guage is bad and u wanna save money.go to www.kragen.com look at the temp guages and temp switches.good luck.by the way the temp switch is on the lower intake
May 1, 2008 at 4:44 PM
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