Originally posted by jpshaw:
My '96 Contour has shown no movement on the temp gage to speak of in about a year. I feel the thermostate is stuck open. Question is how hard is it to change it. Directions for the mechanically challenged would be appreciated.



Lol, ok first off, it is a THERMOSTAT on a ZETEC engine. I have had problems w/ my temp gague too- it gets to about 1/3 of the way up, and won't go any higher. I replaced the thermostat, just as a part of routine maintince, and it didn't make a difference. Replace your temperature gauge sender unit, it is under the 2 radiator hoses that go into the thermostat housing. This is right to the right of the valve cover/main engine part. Looks like a little plug sticking out, facing the radiator. I just posted a question about this not long ago, try searching for it, I think there was pics in it, and a nice how to. Good luck, and if you find the part number for the sender unit, let me know, I can't find it anywhere.

[color:"green"]-Matt R

'99 Tropic Green LX, Zetec, ATX