Why is the temp on my 1998 Ford Explorer so high?

Why is the temp on my 1998 Ford Explorer so high?

1998 Ford Explorer Temp Gauge Acting Goofy – Maintenance/Repairs – Car Talk Community For reasons I can't figure, the Temp gauge on the wife's Explorer is shooting from normal to high in just seconds. Then, it drops back to normal. When I looked at it this afternoon, I noted 2 things.

What kind of body style does Ford Explorer Sport have?

The Ford Explorer Sport was offered solely on the two-door body style. Offering black lower bodywork and grille and alloy wheels, the Sport was intended as a replacement for the Bronco II.

When did the Ford Explorer Sport Trac come out?

In early 2000, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac was introduced, which was a mid-size pickup truck; offered with a crew cab with a short pickup bed, the Sport Trac was based on the five-door Explorer. The Explorer Sport Trac was produced through the 2005 model year (until it was redesigned for 2007).

What kind of engine does the Ford Explorer have?

For 2000, Ford added flex-fuel capability to the Explorer for the first time. A Mazda-produced 5-speed manual was standard with the 4.0L OHV V6 engine; the SOHC V6 was not offered with a manual transmission until 2000, receiving a heavier-duty version of the Mazda-sourced 5-speed.

How old is a 1998 Ford Explorer 4×4?

Select 4×4 I have owned this vehicle since 112k and it is now at 150k. Living in the midwest with our winters i love this vehicle packaged with good all terrain tires. Only left me stuck when i was having fun offroading.

Is the Ford Explorer 4.0 still running good?

The 4.0 feels a little bogged down with the A.C. running though. Love the room in the back when the seats are folded down. Maintenance is usually easy although i have gone through a couple wheel bearings and 1 alternator while owning it. Still runs great after 24 years!

What kind of compass does Ford Explorer sportrac have?

2001 Ford Explorer Sportrac at Corolla, NC. Described by Car & Driver as the Swiss army knife of SUVs. Yet, age and heat degrade electric components needing repair. For several months, the digital compass and temperature display gradually faded.

How many miles does a 1997 Ford Explorer have?

Man were we surprised when this one turned out to be our most reliable family vehicle! Lasted us 7 years and we were able to put 340,000 miles on it! The only repairs we did while owning were mostly avg. maintance– spark plugs, oil changes, battery, tires.