1998 Ford F150 Temp Gauge

1998 FORD F-150
174,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HICKSTBT97
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Hi My coolant Temp gauge always reads Hot Even When My Engine hasn't run at all soon as I turn the key on the needle goes all the way up, We tried changing the coolant temp senser But it still does the same thing. I know I am Not over heating but it would be nice to be able to use the guage.
Any help would be appreciated thanks
Jan 22, 2009 at 10:29 AM
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DAVE H
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try checking or changeing the coolant temp sender !


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Jan 22, 2009 at 10:38 AM
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