Get a new gage cluster panel.
temp gauge is stuck on hot
what controls the gas guage on 98 ford escort
First off its a gauge not Gage and second the engine overheating would be the culprit their, genius.
There could be several reasons why a 1998 Mercury Mystique is overheating. The radiator may have a leak, the thermostat may be stuck, or the head gaskets could be blown.
Overheating can be is most commonly caused by either a stuck thermostat or a bad water pump. Insure that the cooling fins on the radiator are clean so that air can pass through.
No the gage has no effect on firing. An engine that is overheating will misfire.
It's the brake switch. It tells your break lights to come on.
brake diagram for 1998 ford escort
Trouble code P1744 means: TCC system mechanically stuck in off position
It means look at your gauges. Something is wrong! Does your temperature gauge show that it is overheating? Is the oil presure where it should be? Check your fluids.
is the coolant disapeering at all ?
either the guage is malfunctioning or the fuel pump sending unit is stuck.