2003 Ford Taurus flickering oil light at idle

2003 FORD TAURUS
24,658 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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fresh out of the ford sahop with new oil pan, oil filter,oil still flickering
Dec 30, 2007 at 9:39 PM
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[quote:46e4bc3141="bookkeeper"]Other Category problem
2003 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 24658 miles
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fresh out of the ford sahop with new oil pan, oil filter,oil still flickering[/quote:46e4bc3141]

use what the car recommended for oil I thing 5 w20
and change the oil pressure switch
Dec 30, 2007 at 9:45 PM
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TAURUSWHEEL
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Has the pressure been checked with a mechanical gauge??? The dealer can do it, if not already been checked.. will at least verify or not correct oil pressure.. if okay maybe the electric sending unit or a ground issue with the bulb..
Dec 31, 2007 at 12:33 AM
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