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Oil Sender Unit Location

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DMTEYSSIER
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  • 1999 FORD RANGER
Engine Mechanical problem6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 124100 miles

I have what appears to be an oil pressure gauge that is not functioning. I purchased a new oil pressure sending unit in hopes that it will fix the gauge issue. The problem is that I have no clue where the old one in in the engine compartment. I stopped at a Valvoline Quick Oil Change hoping they could help to locate it but they could not. Any place I could find an illustration that would point out the unit in my pickup?
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Thursday, March 25th, 2010 AT 8:10 PM

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KEN L
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The oil pressure sender is near the oil filter. Here are some diagrams that will show you where the sender is on both 6 and 4 cylinder engines. (Below)

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 AT 7:18 PM
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PETERJMAURER
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How do you replace a oil pressure sending unit, where is it located? Thanks
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:29 AM (Merged)
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3.0L engine its located on right rear of engine

4.0L " " " " lower left front of engine.
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:29 AM (Merged)
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DWJC
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Hi I have a 97 ranger splash and now when the truck warms up the oil pressure sensor goes to zero when I let my foot off of the gas but not all the time a couple of people have said that it maybe the oil pick up or the sensor what can I look for and do to test this. Thanks
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:30 AM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Find the oil pressure switch remove it and hook up a mechanical gauge -if normal replace the switch abnormal could be oil pump/engine bearings/etc-
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:30 AM (Merged)
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HEYNOW
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Where is the oil pressure sensor location
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:30 AM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Its located on right rear of engine-see below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_oil_pressure_switch_3.jpg

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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:30 AM (Merged)
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KEEGAN C
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I need to know where the oil pressure switch is at on the truck listed above. Also it's not in the front, where all the diagrams say it is. Also it's a manual transmission if that has anything to do with the location of the oil pressure switch.
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:30 AM (Merged)
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CARADIODOC
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The blue arrows are pointing to it. The first and fourth drawings are the two parts of component layout under the hood. The second and third are just expanded views if the first drawing to make it easier to read.
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:30 AM (Merged)
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CARADIODOC
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"On the fourth picture where is the oil pressure switch because I think that diagram is the right on but it doesn't label the oil pressure switch.".

The fourth diagram isn't involved with your request. I just included it so you would have everything available for your truck. The sending unit is shown on the first drawing, but it's hard to read. That's why I cut it in half so it could be expanded. That's the second and third drawings, and those are where I added the blue arrows at the bottom.
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:30 AM (Merged)
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PUMPS13
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I have a oil light coming on intermittently would that be the sending unit? And if it is whre is it located at?
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:30 AM (Merged)
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RANGERDANGER17
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Look in your owners manual and see if this light is telling you low oil pressure or low oil level

low oil pressure is the sending unit its about the size of your thumb normally located on one of the heads this needs to be monitered closely when the light comes on listen to the engine
if the engine starts clicking that is your oil pump going bad

low oil pressure is a float on the oil pan
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:30 AM (Merged)
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TOMMY_MDWS
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I need help with changing oil sending unit I cant find it on the block
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:30 AM (Merged)
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BMRFIXIT
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Oil pressure switch
3.0L on right rear of engine
4.0 L on lower left front of engine
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:30 AM (Merged)
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STEVE5566
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My truck leaks oil pretty bad causing most of the underside to be covered in oil. I am having a hard time locating the engine oil pressure switch. Any help with this would be appreciated. The more detailed instructions as to its location the better. Thank you
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:30 AM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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Left side of the engine, near the oil pan.
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:30 AM (Merged)
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SUN2RAIN2SNOW
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Engine Mechanical problem
1987 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 211.00 miles

Where is the oil sending unit located? And would that spray oil on the engine & side wall?
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:31 AM (Merged)
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Here is location and yes 40+ psi can spray all over


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_482.jpg

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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:31 AM (Merged)

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