The temperature gauge spikes when i accelerate the car, then goes back down to normal almost instantly. Is this just a sensor issue or is the engine having problems?

Asked by Jordan Mar 31, 2019 at 10:59 PM about the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Hi Jordan, Unfortunately I have no answer, just the same problem. Did you find out what was causing it ?

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Same issue, does anyone know what this is about? 2000 MGM LS 145k

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