The oil pan illuminates after a few minutes of driving.

2002 FORD WINDSTAR
6,176 MILES
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BHELPFUL
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I was driving when the oil pan light came on,i checked the oil, and antifreeze, they were full, goes off, then a few minutes later illuminates back on?
Nov 29, 2011 at 7:56 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If there is knocking or ticking from the engine when the light is on, you need to have the oil pressure checked. You can do it yourself by getting a mechanical oil gauge from a parts store. Many will lend them to you. If there is no noise, chances are the oil pressure sensor is bad. Replace it.
Nov 29, 2011 at 8:07 PM