No Temperature Gauge in a '86 LTD Wagon?

Hi all,

I just bought a 1986 Ford LTD 'Baby' station wagon today and I'm so very happy with it! One thing though, I don't see a temperature gauge on the console--is it me missing it somehow, or isn't there one? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much!

 

Just so we're all on the same page, which one do you have?

LTD:


Crown Victoria wagon:

 

by him saying baby, id be leaning towards the actual LTD wagon, but hey, i might be wrong?

 

Probably......

Can't seem to find a good pic of a '86 LTD instrument panel.........

 

Cars in the mid 80's seem to not have temp gauges, usually just a warning light. Yeah just checked my computer here (at Napa) and it shows a coolant temp sender but no temp switch or sending unit.

 

This is great--thanks much for the quick replies and it is an actual LTD wagon. I'll post a pic tomorrow.

 

The LTD Crown Victoria had a temperature gauge. The LTD, as far as I rememeber, did not, but I believe there was a gauge package available as an option on some of the body styles. Since they all used the same dash, the cluster could be retrofitted.

 

i have a 79 ltd wagon it has an "engine" light and covers oil and temp! and it's same as a crown vic wagon

 

I've seen pics of one where a fox-bodied Mustang dash and instrument panel was swapped in....

 

Just posted a bunch of pics, including one of my console. Is there anyway to edit pics after they've uploaded? I didn't see any options--like delete...

1982caprice station wagon, thanks for replying--just for the record, I'm a 'she':}.

Thanks to all again and Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Thats a very sharp wagon, really makes me miss my old 86 Merc Marquis....same thing





Been ahile since I've seen the dash but I think the guys ahev you covered with the "engine lite" covering it all. Sadly no matter what car you drive....once that lite goes on, it can be to late.

 

im so sorry! nice to meet you though, beautiful wagon aswell! funny thing is, im going to look at an 86 LTD Sedan this weekend. really love the interior of these cars!



they got as much red in there that they could!

 

Wow! That's a beauty! I just saw it come up on the banner on the main page! My seats and door panels come from one of those. Recarro type reclining seats. Very comfy.

You might take a look at either the 1983 to 1988 T-Birds or Cougars for a temperature gauge. They had sports instruments in the dash, and might be swappable. The aftermarket gauges would take away from the stylish interior of that model of yours. Thanks for your pictures.