1989 Other Ford Models temperature gauge

1989 FORD
189,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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AGENT05
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temp gauge goes off scale (hot) when ingniton on. have checked fuses and oil + coolant levels
Feb 14, 2008 at 1:52 PM
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MERLIN2021
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If you unplug the temp sender, does the guage drop to cold? If yes replace sender, if no replace gauge.
Feb 15, 2008 at 2:24 AM
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