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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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need some info please

i have a 2000 F150 4.2 V6...my temp gauge sits at halfway between C and H under normal operating conditions..is this normal? also when i've used the A/C i have a drip underneath when i shut off the truck..normal? i've had A/C in other vehicles and never noticed this before.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Yes, the temp gauge should sit about halfway, at least it does on my 5.4. Yes, water dripping from under the truck, particularly from just forward of the passenger seat while and for a short period after the truck was running with AC on is normal.

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thanks for the reply screwy..i was a bit concerned about the temp gauge.
 
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