1996 Ford Explorer oil pressure gauge came on and ticking s

1996 FORD EXPLORER
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RTB007
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My check engine light came on and the oil pressure gauge fell to zero...there is no oil loss observable and now the engine makes a slight ticking noise. This happened a couple days ago and the oil gauge flickered and went back to normal, but now it registers zero pressure even though there's oil. What could cause this?
Mar 9, 2008 at 9:56 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Either a blocked screen at the pick up tube, or a weak pump, or worn engine bearings, causing pressure loss...
Mar 9, 2008 at 10:08 AM