Engine temperature

jausa · 01-24-2004, 03:45 AM

Hello i have problems in with my Ford Explorer 1995 XLT.
On the instrument board in the car the temperature is not mowing at all . I have been changing termostat and the engine coolant temperature sensor but nothing happens.
Any idea what to look after. Is there a single connection behind the dasboard ore is it like a "computer" contact.

Jausa

*Jason_25* · 01-24-2004, 10:33 AM

I had the same problem. My temp gauge was pegged all the way as low as it could go. It was not due to a loose connection though. It was a problem with the gauge itself and the only way I could fix it was to replace the left side of the gauge cluster. Yes, there are three wiring cables that slide into the back of the cluster. The temp gauge gets signal from one of them.

Goonbery · 01-25-2004, 12:34 AM

I had the same problem and the dealer said it was a faulty sending unit. They replaced it and the gauge does move now, although it hardly moves above the C. The dealer had my car plugged into the computer and said the engine didn't get above 164*, so they think somebody changed the thermostat. I guess I will have to replace it with the correct temp and then see if my gauge reads correctly.
Jeff

jausa · 01-26-2004, 02:54 PM

Thank You for you good advise and quick reply. Will check the things and i will came back and tell what i found !

Have a nice spring,

Jausa

aldive · 01-26-2004, 03:06 PM

Same problem here' solution was a new gauge cluster.

01-24-2004, 03:45 AM	#1
jausa Wannabe Elite Explorer Stockholm Sweden Explorer 1995 XLT Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Engine temperature Hello i have problems in with my Ford Explorer 1995 XLT. On the instrument board in the car the temperature is not mowing at all . I have been changing termostat and the engine coolant temperature sensor but nothing happens. Any idea what to look after. Is there a single connection behind the dasboard ore is it like a "computer" contact. Jausa

01-24-2004, 10:33 AM	#2
Jason_25 Elite Explorer ECX Member New Bern, NC '95 Explorer "Expedition" Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 5,349 Vehicle Specs	I had the same problem. My temp gauge was pegged all the way as low as it could go. It was not due to a loose connection though. It was a problem with the gauge itself and the only way I could fix it was to replace the left side of the gauge cluster. Yes, there are three wiring cables that slide into the back of the cluster. The temp gauge gets signal from one of them. __________________ 1995 Explorer "Expedition" 4.0 4x4 1987 Bronco II XLT 2.9 4x4 1988 Bronco II XLT 2.9 4x2 1997 Explorer XLT 5.0 4x2 My Truck

01-25-2004, 12:34 AM	#3
Goonbery Wannabe Elite Explorer Saratoga Springs, Utah 1997 XLT Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 20 Vehicle Specs	I had the same problem and the dealer said it was a faulty sending unit. They replaced it and the gauge does move now, although it hardly moves above the C. The dealer had my car plugged into the computer and said the engine didn't get above 164*, so they think somebody changed the thermostat. I guess I will have to replace it with the correct temp and then see if my gauge reads correctly. Jeff __________________ 1997 Explorer XLT, 4.0L V6, all the goodies.

01-26-2004, 02:54 PM	#4
jausa Wannabe Elite Explorer Stockholm Sweden Explorer 1995 XLT Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Engine temperature Thank You for you good advise and quick reply. Will check the things and i will came back and tell what i found ! Have a nice spring, Jausa

01-26-2004, 03:06 PM	#5
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,271 Vehicle Specs	Same problem here' solution was a new gauge cluster. __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(