1999 Ford Taurus Temp gauge bounces from nomal to high

1999 FORD TAURUS
13,200 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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It runs at normal level then climbs to high. It doesn't go to red, just high then back to normal. Heater quit working, just blows cold air. Is this the results of a bad thermastat?
Jan 1, 2008 at 11:07 AM
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BLACKOP555
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first you should check your coolant level make sure it is full.
Jan 1, 2008 at 12:59 PM
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