The gauge does not cause the heat; it only shows what it is.
No - they are in 2 totally different systems
The oil pressure gauge on a 2002 Ford Taurus is located right next to where the battery is, toward the middle of the actual car. The gauge is connected to the front of the engine.
To change the gauge lights on a 1998 Ford Taurus SE, the dash cover has to be removed to access the burned out bulbs. There are screws and clips holding the dash cover on.
where is the engine coolant temperature sensor- low input locationon a 1998 ford taurus
The coolant temperature sensor is located near the thermostat housing. The sensor is gray and sits alongside of the temperature sending unit(for your gauge) which is usually brown.
The temperature sending unit on the 1999 Ford Taurus v6 is on the rear of the engine. It is closer to the driver side about 7 inches down.
In between the radiator and the tire pressure gauge.
Low coolant? Thermostat not opening?
The fuel sending unit is sticking, or the wiring to the gauge is loose. These are the two most common causes of an erratic gauge.
either the fuel gauge needs replacing or the fuel gauge sending unit in the fuel tank is stuck
No - See "Related Questions" below for more
Next to the thermostat housing.