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Faulty Fiesta temperature gauge

The temperature gauge has stopped working in my 1995 Ford Fiesta. What is the most likely cause?

Asked on 24 April 2015 by the mixer

Answered by Honest John
Failed sensor and if it is stuck then the cooling fan my not be switching on either.
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