Low Oil Light ALWAYS ON!

[1992 2.3LX]

My low oil light will not go off. it is always on. I know it has enough oil because it reads right on the dipstick. it didn't even go away when i changed the oil, so i know for a fact there is enough in there. could the sensor be bad?? if so how do i change it?

 

[RTRMustangGT]

sounds to me like the sensor. the sensor is looked right near the oil filter. you can't miss it. it is less than 3 inches away from the oil filter. it is screwed into same assembly as the oil filter.

 

[1992 2.3LX]

can this sensor be had at autozone or do i need to get it from Ford??

 

[tomustang]

can this sensor be had at autozone or do i need to get it from Ford??

check www.autozone.com and find out

 

[n0v8or]

The sensor reacts to oil PRESSURE, not oil level. You can have plenty of oil, but weak pressure due to a weak oil pump or worn bearings, for instance.

The good news is that the sensors fail more often than oil pumps do, so a new sensor is worth a try. First, make sure the sensor wire didn't just fall off.

They should have them at Autozone or Pep Boys . . . give them a call.

 

[1992 2.3LX]

The sensor reacts to oil PRESSURE, not oil level. You can have plenty of oil, but weak pressure due to a weak oil pump or worn bearings, for instance.

The good news is that the sensors fail more often than oil pumps do, so a new sensor is worth a try. First, make sure the sensor wire didn't just fall off.

They should have them at Autozone or Pep Boys . . . give them a call.

i always have pressure on my gauage. never bounces or anything. i will have to get me one of the sensors.

 

[1992 2.3LX]

what is the specific name of the sendor

oil pressure sensor??

 

[Darkhorse845]

oil pressure sensor!

 

[steedastang99]

a 96 has a oil LEVEL light, it has nothing to do with oil pressure. Changeing that sensor should fix your problem.

 

[jruppert]

he is saying that his low oil light doesnt shut off. this is a level sensor problem and not a oil pressure sensor problem. this sensor screws into the oil pan. at least the do on the 5.0's