Ford Mondeo temperature gauge slow to rise

Car: Ford Mondeo
Variant: Estate 2.0 Ghia X
Model Year: 2001

Categories: Engine & Drivetrain

Hi
I have noticed recently that the temperature gauge on my Mondeo has been very slow to rise. Normally, it is up to the half-way mark after about a mile where it stops. However, for example, I drove ten miles yesterday, approximately seven of those were on a motorway, and the gauge had only just got up to the 1/3 mark at my destination. After about eight miles it had barely got off the bottom. The car seems fine otherwise. Has anyone any ideas as the cause of this please?

Posted: Oct 31, 2008 (16 years ago)

leighowl

Points: 2

Have you filled the rad up with new/different coolant? Or even just topped it right up?

More water/more coolant means it will stay cooler longer.

Posted Nov 4, 2008 (16 years ago)

Doug

Points: 31

Thanks Doug. No, I have not topped the radiator up at all. It hasn't had a service in recent months either.

Posted Nov 19, 2008 (16 years ago)

leighowl

Points: 2

try changing the coolant temprature sender unit which is fixed under the thermostat housing i had the same sort of problem it would not rise out of the white sqaure on the gauge

Posted Mar 29, 2009 (15 years ago)

mondi chris

Points: 2

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