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its been catching my attention...doesnt matter what the temperature is outside...ill turn her on and it will rise over half way...then slowly make its way to the red area.

should i flush out the radiator fluid and replace it? or should i just add water??


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Above the red when you turn the key to on after sitting all night?

Mine did that. Found out the ground for the guages was loose causing false readings. Tightened it up and everything is normal again.

BTW, its behind the passenger kick panel. May be a good place to check. wink


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You should probably check connection at sender unit on engine. It could also be the sender unit.
It is definitely not a coolant problem.


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Same thing happened to my Zetec, scared the shizzle out of me. The temp sending unit for me was only about $23, and it's pretty easy to get at (On a Zetec, that is smile )

PM me if you need instructions on how to change it out, I'd be glad to help!

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I have always heard Zetecs run high sometimes but all the way up to the red... Damn B That takes the cake...


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