the temp gauge doesnt seem to work properly. it always reads that its running super hot even going past the red and further to the right. every once in a while it reads somewhat normal temperatures but it rarely happens.what needs to be fixed or checked? thanks in advance

 

mybe a sensor

 

which one and where is it located?

 

where is the sensor located? is it cheap to replace?

 

it should be in the upper intake, it screws in and I think its like 15 bucks at advance auto parts

 

This is straight from my Ford repair manual..

The sensor is located on the block cylinder headorintake manifold..To test, the sender should read 10 ohms hot and 74 ohms cold,

And they arent too much $ to replace.

 

do i have to take anyting apart to get to it? is there a diagram that identifies it somewhere?

 

Its on the lower intake right behind the thermostat housing.. its screwednext tothe coolant tubing elbow.

 

It's right here.

 

ok thanks everyone hopefully i can get around to replacing it tomorrow.