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Why is the outside temperature reading so high on your 1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer head console?
Alik6117
You have either a poor connection or a bad outside air temperature sensor. It is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment in front of the radiator. Check the connection for corrosion. If you don't find any, replace the sensor.
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