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Oil sending unit, where is it?

Tiny
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  • 2002 FORD EXPLORER
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Oil gauge is acting funny, it will be fine and then sometimes it just goes to nothing but the motor sounds and runs fine.
Monday, January 25th, 2010 AT 4:13 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The oil pressure switch at left side of engine block. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Monday, January 25th, 2010 AT 4:14 PM
Tiny
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2002 Ford Explorer mileage: 45,000. Where is the oil sending unit located on this model?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The oil pressure-sending unit should be next to the oil filter.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I am looking for a detail diagram as to where I can locate the oil pressure switch, can you help me with this. It is a 6 cylinder motor. I bought the part because I am get erratic readings on the gauge now I have no idea as to where it goes, is it next to the oil filter and if so, where?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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What liter engine?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:22 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Is that a 4.0?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I do believe it is a 4.0 engine
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Ok all I can find right now is this. It's right by/behind power steering pump. Hope it helps
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Found another.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Oil pressure sticks with cold start, after a few seconds it jumps up to normal.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Next to power steering pump in block
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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If you see blank image(thumb)click anyway it should pop. My internet glitched on me.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It should be next to the power steering pump.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you very much. I do believe this is going to help me find it. I appreciate your assistance.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Linda, were the images helpful? Did you get the oil pressure sending unit changed out?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Engine problem
2001 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 100K miles

Can you tell me where the oil pressure sending unit is located?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The engine oil pressure switch is located on the engine next to the power steering pump-see below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_oil_pressure_switch_1.jpg

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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Where is the oil sending unit on a 2001 Ford Explorer with the v6 OHC?

I know it needs replacing, but can't locate it.

Thanks in advance
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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ANYONE out there?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Does anyone have any idea on where this is located?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 3:23 PM (Merged)

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