1994 Ford Taurus SHO Oil Spray Leak

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DUBERT
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94 Taurus SHO, v6, 3.2 engine.

I have oil bing sprayed out of the back of the engine on the passenger side, I am trying to find the source of the leak.

I believe it is coming from somewhere behind the power steering pump, but I cannot actually see the source. Is there anything near that area that would cause oil to be sprayed out in that manner?


Thanks in advance.
Mar 9, 2006 at 11:51 PM
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PEPPERMRJ
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If it is spraying it could be a n oil pressure sending unit. Crawl under and check it out.
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[b:4ed239714e]Use jack stands.[/b:4ed239714e]
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Mar 11, 2006 at 11:39 AM

Suggested Repair

Safely support the vehicle on jack stands and inspect the oil pressure sending unit from underneath. A leaking sending unit can spray oil and may be the source near the rear passenger side of the engine.

Conversation Summary

A 1994 Ford Taurus SHO owner with a 3.2L V6 reports oil spraying from the back of the engine on the passenger side, possibly behind the power steering pump, but cannot see the source. The expert says a leaking oil pressure sending unit can cause oil to spray and recommends inspecting it from underneath while using jack stands.

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