that depends on the thermostat. but the book calls for 190 degrees. your gage should be + or - 10
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mine stays just a quarter inch below midway all the time at normal temp
If you have been driving the car for some time, you should have noticed on many occasions that the needle on the temp gauge rises to a certain place and usually stays right there. If the needle, in normal driving, is rising higher than it used to, and staying there, you do need to get that checked out, yes, because that obviously isn't "normal".
For a 2005 Ford Ranger, the temperature needle should generally be positioned in the middle of the gauge when the engine is at normal operating temperature. This typically occurs after the vehicle has been running for a while, allowing the engine to warm up. If the needle is consistently in the red zone or below the cold mark, it may indicate a problem with the cooling system or temperature sensor. Always refer to the owner's manual for specific guidance regarding your vehicle's temperature gauge.
Below the middle mark. if you have not removed the battery and the needles poped past the stops. this willmove the temp gauge and place it at a higher reading. replace dash to correct this.
In any vehicle, when the radiator system is working correctly, the temperature gauge needle should be just below the half way mark when up to operating speed and temperature.
normally the gauge should be in the middle.(between hot and cold) that is concider operating temp.
Anywhere in the "Normal" range. Gauges are not an exact science - just an indicator As long as they are not at one extreme or the other you should be OK
Needle in gauge should be midway between the 80 mark and the mark just above it.
Speedometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge.
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As long as it is within the NORMAL range and not at either extreme you are okay