1988 Ford Ranger oil light and oil pump

1988 FORD RANGER
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MOMSCOWBELL
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my oil light stays on but has plenty of oil in it. is that the oil pump oil a malfunction in the light? and where is the oil sensor located??
Jul 9, 2009 at 1:38 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Your oil pressure sending unit / switch is on the left rear side of the cylinder head.

You need to use a mechanical oil pressure gauge and make sure your gauge is correct. If the manual gauge shows low pressure than your pump is most likely shot.
Jul 9, 2009 at 2:18 PM