As long as you are draining your coolant system, replace both the thermostat and the temperature gauge sender. Total they will cost you ~$20. Both could be causing your problem, like Fave says.
'95 Contour GL, Zetec/ATX
Repairs: * wheel bearings * sway bar stop * CV joint * alternator * shift interlock * heater tube * VSS * tensioner * ingition coil * wire harnesses * ball joint *
Why do I still love it?
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