2005 Ford Explorer loss of oil pressure

2005 FORD EXPLORER
105,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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SRIPPY
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While driving the oil pressure gauge went to zero. I immediatly pulled over and stopped engine. When I restarted engine oil pressure goes back to normal for a couple of seconds and then back to zero. I do hear clanking from the engine compartment. The oil level is in the normal range.


Is there a oil pump for this vehicle, and if so where is it located?

Thank You,
Steve
Mar 19, 2010 at 11:09 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like a bad pump or the pick up screen is plugged. You need to remove the oil pan to access both.
Mar 22, 2010 at 8:17 AM
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