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Can anyone tell me where the temperature sending unit is located and how hard it is to change? Any help is greatly appretiated. Thanks.

You talking about the "Coolant Temperature Gauge Sender" or the "Coolant Temperature Sensor"? First controls the dash gauge and the second is for the PCM. Also, it matters much what type of engine you have. So let us know which sensor and which engine and help will be forthcoming.

Actually.... I'd like to know where the coolant temperature gauge sending unit is located myself. My temp gauge seems to cut in and out intermittently, and I'm guessing it's a loose connection. Any help much appreciated.

Rob Kopp

98 zetec mtx black and tan

This really should be in the Problems forum but I did not notice the cross post. In any case, according to my Haynes manual, for 4 cylinder engines the gauge sender is located on the thermostat housing. Looks like you have to remove resonator and some hoses. Don't do this when the engine is hot and be prepared for some coolant to come out.

Investment in a Haynes manual is always a good thing.