Max R
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- Vehicle Year
- 1997
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- Ford
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- Automatic
So I just recently noticed something strange with my '97 Ford Ranger. While driving home from work on the highway the other day, my temp gauge needle rose all the way to the red and the warning Check Gauge light came on. The instant the light came on the gauge went back down to the normal operating temp and the rest of the drive home was uneventful. No steam, no problems with the engine seizing up, so I figured it couldn't actually be the engine overheating.
Ever since, the needle will rise to ALMOST all the way up and then settle back down to normal after ~10 minutes of driving or so.
The needle will rise regardless of if i'm idling or driving at residential or highway speeds.
My coolant levels are fine and there doesn't seem to be any signs of a leak.
Any ideas as to what this might be? My thought is that it could be a bad thermostat but I'm not sure. Thanks guys!
Ever since, the needle will rise to ALMOST all the way up and then settle back down to normal after ~10 minutes of driving or so.
The needle will rise regardless of if i'm idling or driving at residential or highway speeds.
My coolant levels are fine and there doesn't seem to be any signs of a leak.
Any ideas as to what this might be? My thought is that it could be a bad thermostat but I'm not sure. Thanks guys!