I bought a 2003 Explorer XLT a week ago, and noticed something this past weekend that I thought was strange. When I start it, all of the other idiot meters (oil and battery) immediately move to halfway on the dial, but the engine temperature needle stays at the bottom. After driving for a few yards, the needle starts to move it's way up, eventually settling in the middle after about 2 minutes of driving. I don't think it's a problem really, but my previous car, a 2000 Mustang, didn't do this. What's the behavior on your Explorer? Thanks!
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20 years ago