Sunday, April 5th, 2009 AT 6:35 AM
REIDL
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- 2002 FORD RANGER
Trying to find the oil pressure sensor on the engine?
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Oil pressure sensor location
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DAVE H
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Oil Pressure Switch (2.3L)On left rear of cylinder head.
Oil Pressure Switch (3.0L)On right rear of engine.
Oil Pressure Switch (4.0L)On lower left front of engine.
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
Removal & Installation
Disconnect the battery ground cable.Disconnect the engine control sensor wiring from the oil pressure sensor.
Fig. 150: Disconnecting Oil Pressure Sensor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the oil pressure sensor.
Fig. 151: Removing Oil Pressure Sensor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Oil Pressure Switch (3.0L)On right rear of engine.
Oil Pressure Switch (4.0L)On lower left front of engine.
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
Removal & Installation
Disconnect the battery ground cable.Disconnect the engine control sensor wiring from the oil pressure sensor.
Fig. 150: Disconnecting Oil Pressure Sensor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the oil pressure sensor.
Fig. 151: Removing Oil Pressure Sensor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Sunday, April 5th, 2009 AT 8:05 AM
AHAMME
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Where is the oil sending unit located on a 2002 ranger 3.0
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:28 AM
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Oil pressure switch is on right rear of engine
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:28 AM
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ABRIDGE
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Where is the location of the oil pressure sensor?
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:28 AM
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FAIRRACING31
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Passenger side behind cylinder head in the back of the engine block.
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:28 AM
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EAGLESCT06
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I was just told by the Ford dealer that my oil pressure sending unit was bad and that they wanted $100 to repair it so I decided to do it myself. I purchased the part but I cannot find the sending unit anywhere that I have looked on the engine. Can you please explain to me where it is or better yet show me a picture.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:28 AM
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RASMATAZ
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3.0L
On right rear of engine-see below
On right rear of engine-see below
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:28 AM
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JEFMBV
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In the morning or when the engine is cold my oil pressure gauge is low or not responding until the engine heats up, then it goes to normal pressure. This takes anywhere from 2 to 5 minutes. During this time, I don't hear or feel anything out of the ordinary. What should be done? Is it the oil pump?
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:28 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.
Just be sure to use the correct viscosity motor oil that your truck calls for. When your truck is cold and you are using a heavier weight motor oil it is the thickest when cold. After your engine warms up the oil will thin out and flow better throughout the engine. The correct oil to use will be marked on the oil fill cap. Since you didn't specify which V6 your truck has the 3.0 L uses 5W-20 oil, And the 4.0L uses 5W-30 oil.
This guide can help as well, and I have included the oil sending unit so you can check the connection or replace the sensor.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/high-or-low-engine-oil-pressure
Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Just be sure to use the correct viscosity motor oil that your truck calls for. When your truck is cold and you are using a heavier weight motor oil it is the thickest when cold. After your engine warms up the oil will thin out and flow better throughout the engine. The correct oil to use will be marked on the oil fill cap. Since you didn't specify which V6 your truck has the 3.0 L uses 5W-20 oil, And the 4.0L uses 5W-30 oil.
This guide can help as well, and I have included the oil sending unit so you can check the connection or replace the sensor.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/high-or-low-engine-oil-pressure
Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:28 AM
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JOHNWAYNE
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Where is the oil pressure sending unit on a 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0. It is not where people said it would be
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:29 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hello,
The oil sending unit is located at the right rear of the engine. Check out the diagrams (Below). It is labeled "Oil Pressure Switch"
Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
The oil sending unit is located at the right rear of the engine. Check out the diagrams (Below). It is labeled "Oil Pressure Switch"
Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:29 AM
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DWAYNE750
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Where is the oil sending unit on 2000 ford ranger xlt
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 8:29 AM
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3.0L on right rear of engine
4.0L at lower left front of engine
4.0L at lower left front of engine
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