Overhead console temp read -40

[Maj2950]

Hello I have a 96 ford exlorer Eddie baurer edition and the overhead console works good except fr the fact that it always says it's -40 out. How can I fix this?

 

[bobflood]

Hello I have a 96 ford exlorer Eddie baurer edition and the overhead console works good except fr the fact that it always says it's -40 out. How can I fix this?

Most likely the temp sensor up near the radiator has gone bad and needs to be replaced.