car still runs a low temp

1999 MERCURY SABLE
80,000 MILES
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CHEWY6668
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I have a 1999 Mercury Sable. I flushed the radiator and heater core. I replaced the thermostat twice. The car still runs a low temp and I think the cooling fans are running contentiously. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

When I replaced the thermostat it seemed to be ok and keep temperature. Once I start driving the temp drops.
Oct 12, 2011 at 3:17 AM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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You could have a bad temperature sensor.
A good way to check is to get an infra-red termotoer as they go for less than $20 now and come in handy.
You can check the temperature gauge against the thermometer reading and see if the sensor is bad.
Oct 12, 2011 at 3:20 AM