Where is the oil pressure sensor located?

2002 FORD ESCAPE
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MMSLAYT
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I got the vehicle pre-owned. Oil light has flashed on and off since I got it 2 years ago and the check engine light has always been on, but it ran fine until last summer. Last summer I stopped at a red light and the vehicle shut off. I finally got it restarted, and it shut off again about 1 mile down the road with all the oil and coolants pouring out the bottom of the car. I refilled those (I was in a diff city than I live). After it cooled down, I drove it back home where the oil and coolant I had just put in all drained out again. I have had someone look at it, and they replaced a few things and that did not work. The car will now start but automatically shuts back off after about 20 seconds or so. It is full of oil and coolant (also has a new battery) so I was told to replace the oil sensor. I have that, however I don't know where to put it. I can't find the one that is in the car right now. I have watched YouTube videos and Googled, they all seem to show something else. Please help just basically explain how I locate it. I'm a single mom and I have no one to help me.
May 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Where is the coolant and oil leaking from? I would fix the leaks first; here are two guides to help you and the oil pressure sensor location in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

I would run the codes as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

I assume you have the V6 engine? The oil pressure sensor is near the AC compressor. I need more information to help you fix the car FYI. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
May 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Hi,
Thanks for your response. We have already fixed the leaking issues. Is there a way to get to the oil pressure sensor just from above.. like lifting the hood and be able to get to it that way, rather than having to take off the A/C compressor?
May 13, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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I can't run codes because I don't have a code reader but I did have the vehicle at an AutoZone last summer and they ran the test and nothing showed up.
May 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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And yes, it is the V6 engine.
May 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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This is where it was leaking from.
May 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Wow!,, that is a leak, do not drive the car it will ruin the engine. Can you see where it is coming from from under the hood? I looks like the radiator hose or the radiator needs replacement. Thanks for the video, lets look under the hood (engine cold) to get a batter idea of the repairs needed.
May 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM