2000 Ford Ranger Tempurature gauge

2000 FORD RANGER
96,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DA10679
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The engine temp. gauge is maxed out, even when the engine is cold. Is the problem with the thermostat, the gauge or some kind of sensor?
Sep 3, 2008 at 8:42 PM
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RENAUDTN
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If the gauge reads 'hot' even when engine is cold, I doubt it's your thermostat.

I'd check the sending unit, the gauge itself, and the wiring in between; depending on the type of gauge your car is using, you could have a wire partially grounded somewhere, or an open in the circuit.
Sep 4, 2008 at 2:57 PM
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