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2005 Engine Coolant Temperature Light

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Marianne
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Hi fellow Bird Owners,

I have a 2005 Thunderbird with 55K miles.
Was driving home tonight and had the brights on. Stopped for 5 minutes to get gas, quick stop. When I started driving after getting gas, I noticed the Engine Coolant Temperature light was on.

I was driving at the time and wasn’t sure what it was so I turned off the brights and immediately the Engine Coolant Temperature Light went off.

I drove home with no problem, about 10 miles. The Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge looked ok, middle between C and H. It never moved from the middle.

I have to drive to a dinner tomorrow night. It’s about 15 miles each way.
Will I be ok?

Any ideas? Why did it come on and then go off? Should I get it checked before I drive it? Is this serious?

Any advice would be very appreciated. Thank you

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I have to drive to a dinner tomorrow night. It’s about 15 miles each way.
Will I be ok?

Any ideas? Why did it come on and then go off? Should I get it checked before I drive it? Is this serious?
Nobody on the internet is going to be able to answer this question with any level of certainty.

I own an older Jeep and I keep an eye on the coolant temperature on occasion using this method- https://forums.fordthunderbirdforum...t-temperature-gauge-readings-via-obdii.12065/
 
Nobody on the internet is going to be able to answer this question with any level of certainty.

I own an older Jeep and I keep an eye on the coolant temperature on occasion using this method- https://forums.fordthunderbirdforum...t-temperature-gauge-readings-via-obdii.12065/
Hi, I have a 2005 also, my car did the same thing, and I ended up changing the eng. coolant control valve {eccv} First check your coolant level ,it might be as simple as that

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Hi, I have a 2005 also, my car did the same thing, and I ended up changing the eng. coolant control valve {eccv} First check your coolant level ,it might be as simple as that
Wish I saw this sooner. But the shop did a pressure test with UV dye and found leaks in the radiator hoses. $1150. for the tests and repairs. If I continue to have problems, I will remember your advice. Thanks
 
Hi fellow Bird Owners,

I have a 2005 Thunderbird with 55K miles.
Was driving home tonight and had the brights on. Stopped for 5 minutes to get gas, quick stop. When I started driving after getting gas, I noticed the Engine Coolant Temperature light was on.

I was driving at the time and wasn’t sure what it was so I turned off the brights and immediately the Engine Coolant Temperature Light went off.

I drove home with no problem, about 10 miles. The Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge looked ok, middle between C and H. It never moved from the middle.

I have to drive to a dinner tomorrow night. It’s about 15 miles each way.
Will I be ok?

Any ideas? Why did it come on and then go off? Should I get it checked before I drive it? Is this serious?

Any advice would be very appreciated. Thank you
t Marianne:
I don't know why the temp guage settled right when you turned off the headlights.
I've got an 2003 Bird with 97k & I've had similar problem. It truned oudt that my radiator was plugged.
I've had 2 radiators & 2 gas tanks but DON'T ask how many AC Compressors I've replaced...5 in 20 years.
Luckily I was covered under extended warranty.
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Wish I saw this sooner. But the shop did a pressure test with UV dye and found leaks in the radiator hoses. $1150. for the tests and repairs. If I continue to have problems, I will remember your advice. Thanks
They charged you $1,150 to change 2 radiator hoses? Your dealing with the wrong shop...you got screwed!

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