Thank you so much for making this video I have a ford F150 2013 with the 5.0 leader 4 wheel drive. And that's exactly what my truck started to do I don't know where to start and after watching your video. I'm now going to do exactly as you instructed. Thank you so much for posting this. You've saved me a lot of money, time and stress as a single Mom my vehicle is everything so thank you again.
Very thankful i found this video. I have a 2015 3.5 ecoboost and the same thing started happening today. My Initial thought was low oil then maybe sensor or possibly oil pump. Oil was good so I was going to change the sensor but found this video first. It was a bit of a pain to get to as mine is a 4x4 but was able to reach it topside and sprayed it with sensor cleaner and cleaned what I could with a qtip so far it’s been working hopefully it was the issue. Once again thank you
@@purgatory671 So the cleaning worked for a while maybe about a month. So I decided to change the oil pressure sensor with a Motorcraft one. Haven’t had any issues with it since. FYI the sensor is 8 dollars but if you decided to change it yourself know how far the sensor goes in. I over tightened mine broke the housing and had to pay 400 to replace the housing. In hindsight I would have just paid to replace the sensor.
My 2011 F-150 with a 3.5 EcoBoost just started doing it last night at a low idle when stopped just like yours. I'm obviously going to start off by checking the oil level and the wire harness and if that is all good then I will proceed with a new motorcraft oil pressure sensor and some contact cleaner. Good video. Thanks for the info.
@@JoelG7.3 I changed out the oil pressure sensor with an original Ford motorcraft unit; cleaned out the oil from the electrical connector and it worked perfectly.
Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!!!!! You rock bro. All I did was get a can of degreaser and blasted the part without even taking it off. Haven't had the truck turn off on me or given me the Oil message in two days. Thanks again.
Hey man, appreciate the tip. Have a f150 Lariat 2013 5.0 V8 4x4. Noticed the sensor was only 4 threads deep, oil all over contacts. Replaced sensor anyways. Cleaned all with an electrical contact cleaner. Problem solved! For others might just want to see if only hand tight, tighten up and clean, probably would have been enough. Thx man!
If your problem is just the warning light then this should fix it. But if you are really having low oil problems then it could be something else. We weren’t having any actual engine problems it was just oil on the sensors making it go crazy.
Man this saved my weekend. Low oil pressure warning came on at the boat ramp and through the power of youtube and this vid it was fixed 20 minutes later.
if it started after changing the oil, then doesnt sound like a dirty contact, or a sensor maybe.... Was it the oil filter, or did you replace the sending unit after all? maybe it didnt move the FOMOCO one on it?
@@bt8406 it stopped after a while but now after a few months i just replaced the spark plugs and coils and now the issue is back. i also had the oil changed but no ford filter.
My 2012 F150 just started doing this Wednesday! Stopped on Thursday and doing it today! I’ll replace the part this weekend. I’ll be sure to use the cleaner also. Thanks for the advice guys. I’ll let you all next week if it’s fixed or not😊
Dirty contacts!! Is that all? Bro, I eventually just tuned mine out. It ding'ed idling, driving, whenever. Replaced sending unit, same as you. Still did it. We were going on like a full year of that shit! And guess what...it worked THANK YOU.
This will sound crazy, so is the reason I am asking. 2019 F-150 4x4 V8, and a mechanic has said "these newer Ford's don't have an oil pressure warning light", when we found we have an issue and asked why we didn't get a warning regarding low oil. Is this possible??? Do the newer F-150's not come with oil pressure warning lights?
Broo!!! Your the only video I have seen that actually helped but I have a question for you, since you fixed this issue with the contact cleaner have you had any problem since and since it’s been a year since you mad the video did it fix your issue
This really worked for me. You're the best! Most importantly make sure to use the cleaner and make sure its no oil inside the connector!!!! Thanks so much!!!!!
I wish I could say your video fixed my issue…I eventually did try but no positive results. Ended up getting a new sending unit. Thank you for the suggestion though. Looks like it helped a lot of ppl!
Replaced switch with a ford switch revision B. Says 6 PSI on it. Cleaned connector when I was in there. Didn't fix it. Gonna try a different oil filter. This started happening right after I changed my oil. Filter may have more restriction than the last one. Does it at 500RPM in drive but not ~600 RPM in neutral.
I have a 2019 f150 diesel and had a turbo oil leak diagnosed on a change of oil. Low oil pressure warning happened next day. I brought back truck for turbo repair and they could not fix warning. I bet oil from changing it or turbo leak messed up sensor. Headed out to buy sensor cleaner. Hope that works. Dealership was going to open engine up to get to oil pump on Monday.
I know this video's 2 years old. My pops own a 2013 Ford F-150 with the 6.2L. Recently the low oil pressure warning light came on. That's essentially the same issue with the 6.2L right? I just have to change out the oil pressure switch? I've checked all the basic stuff like oil leaks, checking for any engine knocking noise yet I found nothing. The truck recently had an oil change, so the oil is full. This morning the low-pressure light warning came on again while driving along I-15 going to Las Vegas. I've looked around the internet and so far, this is the closest oil pressure related video I can find for a 2013 Ford F-150 6.2L V8.
@@JoelG7.3 Figured it out. and correction on my dad's F-150 engine, it's got the 5.0L not the 6.2L, I was reading the wrong sticker under the hood that tells you the engine class. I was reading the A/C information sticker that for some reason had 6.2L engine written on it located on the top right side, not the white top left sticker on the left side. Glad I found your video.
Great video. I had been dealing with this for about two years but it got progressively worse. I just took it into the shop today and they said that I had cracked the oil pressure sending unit and replaced it under warranty. This started within a few months of buying the truck though so who knows.
Cleaned the terminal with DeOxit and put in a new MotorCraft oil switch and all is good. My oil pressure hot when checked with a master gauge was 25 psi. Ford mechanic friend called the corrosion on the terminal ‘fricking’ and says it is pretty common.
12/23/21: Merry Christmas from Orlando!🎄 Thanks a ton for posting this! Low oil pressure warning started this morning. Based on your video I went straight to the connector and cleaned it and the sensor…problem solved! Total cost: $0.00 (I liked and subscribed, thanks again.)
Which part needs to be cleaned the oil sensor? I didn't hear you say what the part was so I'm thinking I meant oil pump pressure sensor? What should I use to clean it,what fluid is best. I'm thinking electrical cleaner made by CRC.
Do you have to remove the oil and sensor to clean the connectors? Or can you unplug the connector and clean it first without remove all the oil and sensor?
I’ve got a similar situation going on but I believe it’s because I didn’t seat the oil dipstick properly. Oil prolly shorted that sensor out I bet! Thanks bro. 🤘
Good video but I have found the after changing the part out 3 time in the last 2 years that just running a 40 weight oil instead of the recommended 5-20 and no more leaking sensor I believe the tolerance around the sensor it to loose and the 20 weight oil is simply to thin Forgot to add It's been 70000 mile now and not a drop of oil since switching to the 40w
Same problem on my 3.5l non turbo. First time it was like -10F and the low oil pressure warning went off about an hour from home. Scared the crap out of me. Pulled the truck over and listened to the motor, was quiet with no ticking like it was low on oil. Checked the oil level was fine so I drove it. Has gone off intermittently since but now is almost continuous. So i have to deal with it now. Also my hood latch is giving false alarms. Can't use the alarm system and it goes off constantly. Only thing I like about this 2017 F150 is the aluminum body. Stuff like this really sours me on Fords. Don't think I'll buy another Ford. Buffalo Rusty Salt belt is really hard on vehicles.
2006, Lincoln Mark Lt was being driven one day 1.5 years ago and the oil light came on, and it stopped. It had to be towed. The mechanic / shop said cylinder 6 had no compression. I'm saying all of this because it is my bfs truck, a truck he loved, and I want to find a way to fix it but not sure if it really is a matter of an engine replacement? I know nothing about trucks or cars. I dont want to piss him off by asking random questions from what I read you know? Is there a way to do this without exceeding the value of it? It had over 200k when this happened.
what was the name of the part you added to it.? our truck oil light just came on.. and also the engine overtemp..🤦♀️ any idea if the engine light has to do with the oil light..?
Well, it seems like we all have the same problem with our Ford trucks. Mine is a 2012 F-150 5.0 214000 miles. I replaced mine with a Motocraft sending unit. It worked for about a week then started again. I read the comments and so many different fixes. One guy says he started buying gas at a different gas station and it fixed his. I think I am going to change the air pressure in my tires and see if that helps. I am just kidding but one guy said he cleaned his throttle body and that worked. I might try that and see if that helps. It might increase your rpms at idle, but mine does it even when my rpms are up. Who knows?
Sometimes you just have to add oil this happened to me a year ago and i just change the oil and it fix it, and now its doing the same thing again i check the oil and it was fine next day did the same thing hopefully this video will solve the problem.!! Thanks bro
Just curious. I think my truck has been submerged. I replaced the sending unit already but what do you think water could have done? Of course I am having this same problem. It is a 4x4 and this sending unit is a total bitch to get to as well so have to dive back in there again. What kind of cleaner did you use? I would assume brake parts cleaner, carb cleaner would work? Thanks.
Mine did this when I was driving, like 60 mph down the road. It dings low oil pressure, then the wrench flashes on the screen and it loses power. The ford dealership said, well, sometimes we just can’t figure out what’s wrong with a truck 🤦🏻♀️
I’m having the same issue, I replaced the oil pressure sensor with a cheaper aftermarket, watched your video and replaced it again with the motocraft one, still having the same issue. I think my next step is taking it to the shop.
I had the same issue for my ford 2013, and I bought the spray cleaner. Nd sprayed it all over the black cover nd cleaned it with quittips nd ran my truck for a while and no beeping sound thank goodness
I had the same issue for months. Tried this and it didn't help. I also noticed that it seemed to be idling at lower RPMs, so I decided to look at the throttle body. It was horrible. Removed it and cleaned it with throttle body cleaner, reinstalled it, and never had an issue again. Now it idles at around 650rpm where it was idling around 500rpm before cleaning. The oil pump connects to the timing chain, so the lower the rpms, the slower it turns and the less oil it pumps. Maybe it was just idling too low to keep the oil pressure up because of the dirty throttle body.
I have this issue with mine and we changed the unit but I'm sure my husband used Duralast since he has a commercial account at AZ I'm sending him this video! I hope he does it and it stops! That digging drives me crazy!
@@JoelG7.3 it definitely is! Not to mention it scares me. I'm always afraid I'm gonna blow it up. I mean my husband would be ecstatic about it but I'd seriously cry. 🤣
This is happening to me as well. Everytime i hit a stop sign or light it goes off like mad, give it gas and fine but now does it while driving. I just changed my oil weeks ago too.
One important fact you left out was what the oil pressure gauge on the dashbooard showed - low, no, high, normal, etc. It looked normal from a distance, but if it was low or no then you might suspect a bad oil pump or clog somewhere.
@@zperque If true you would have cited the time. The fix should be in the description so viewers can quickly determine the relevance/importance of watching the details. RUclipsrs (and Google) promote and play bait and switch and hide the ball games. Dorks pat themselves on the back. Someday they will not be high in SEO because the algorithms will disfavor them in the presence of short, quality vignettes ... Be like Nike and Just Get To It..
Thanks for the video brotha, this shit had me perplexed for weeks now. I never thought to clean out the connection and I will definitely be trying that. I should of know to search RUclips first before changing random parts.
I had the same problem, all I did was changed gas stations and it quit doing it, since the price of gas went up I used a different station and it started doing it again. Buying my gas at conoco from now on.
Thanks for posting this video brother . I keep having the light on my 2013 Ford F-150 5.0 FX2 come on the same way as you. It’s not loosing power or doing anything else thank god. I guess I can pick up the contact cleaner at auto zone or something like that? As for the Ford brand part do I need to buy through Ford or can I also pick that up and auto zone type place?
Joel G; Thanks for the video, it suddenly helped me a lot. So as not to bore all of you with the same story, my 2012 F150 3.5 Ecoboost truck was doing the same thing everyone mentions here. I'm running down the freeway and the LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT comes on. I went and bought the new Motorcraft oil sensor and installed it, I was driving around town and everything seemed to be ok until I jump on the freeway again and the warning light came on again. Now I wonder what to do. ?? Anyone Please Help.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you say the oil pressure ding came on when you are at an idle when engine is up to operating temperature? Mine is doing that when I slow to an idle . THANKS
Joel G Thanks for the info! Have a question My gf has a F150 either 2004 or 2006 today the "Low Pressure Oil" light came on dash. Am gonna replace the oil pressure sending unit and hope that will do it but am unsure which one it is can you tell me where it's located? just wanna make sure it's the right one since I know theirs other sensors lurking around
@@peterpiper5914 the one I took out was on the side so I had no choice to contain what came out. It ran down my arm but I would just put something to catch it and don’t be right under it .
I did buy the sensor from Ford. I haven’t put it in yet due to lack of time. I did spray 1/2 can of carb cleaner around the sensor trying to see what size and how to get the connector off without breaking it ….so far the light has stayed off. I still intend on changing the pressure sensor when work slows down.
Did you truck turn off? Because my truck turned off the engine and turned on the RRT light with the low oil pressure. I was on the highway and it did it to me
I have a 14 F150 5.0 with 200+ miles.. and the oil pressure sensor comes on at idle. Basically, had the same symptoms. The warning came ON when on idle but if I shifted it to Park it would go away. Anyways, went down there and it was leaking so I decided to replace it with an OE part. Unfortunately, the same warning came ON more frequently. I don't know what the hell is going on! I made sure the connector was cleaned. I sprayed electronic cleaner and I even blew the connector with compressed air. Currently it's not leaking but the warning is most consistent and I don't know what it could be. If someone has any ideas that would be highly appreciated.
@@purgatory671 yeah man. So the update is that I changed the oil pan gasket. It’s reusable but mine was gone so I went to buy a new one. Put it on, torqued it down to specs, changed the oil pressure sensor and although the low pressure message came ON for like two days, after that it never came back ON. Idk if changing the oil pan gasket also helped or the computer just needed time to adjust for the new oil pressure sensor. But I haven’t seen the message ever since all that. Good luck my friend.
Figured this is what’s going on with mine. I’ve got a leak right there oils all over the plug. It hasn’t done it recently but I’m willing to bet this is the issue
I took it to a mechanic today...they said they couldn't get to it until Jun 28th.. which is fine - so i am going to try your resolution and will let you know. I have a 2013 F150 Lariat, 5.0 just turned 184,000 miles. This started over a year and a half ago. Two Ford service centers haven't been able to fix it. I'll let you know what i find out.
@@ThePreachaMane hey Andrew - unfortunately, no. Just two weekends ago, perfect opportunity to get the truck up on high wheel jacks. And I could maneuver under the truck and around the 4whl drive differential casing. I was able to pop off the cap and I dry up inside the sensor and used compressed air inside the cap. From underneath .. I walked my buddy who was on the top side blindly press the cap back in place. I got down the road and it started again🤦🏼♂️🤬… Any other suggestions? Let me know, thanks for checking.
Just did this tonight added with a 10 mile drive hoping the relearn will accept the E-85 I’ve been dumping in the 5.0. Seems to have corrected itself 🫡
@@JoelG7.3oh okay thank you now I know what to do since I just changed the motor oil and added extra I need to do something with that sensor then thanks bro now I know how to deal wit it 👍🏿👍🏿
FOr me, (f150 2014) its happening only when its cold outdoors 40F when i take kids to school, but not when i pick them up, once it heats up it seems not to happen anymore. same symptom as you. flat dead needle with warning light, then comes right back to normal, thats why i thought it was the instrument cluster. i was able to trigger the needle to start to drop, (it dropped twice to 1/4) when i banged in my cluster with my nuckles, after alot of banging (not too hard dont want to crack) but not banging anywhere else. i was thinking it was in dash (expensive). I havent sen this before, but il guessing it could also be a cheap oil sensor, and a partially clogged oil filter, since im due now to change my oil and it just started. its plausible that its not a FOMOCO sensor. well, ill clean it first, and change my oil/filter first. Thanks. If i get a reply here after a week or two, ill probably be able to tell you if it worked or not.
I changed my oil pressure censor but it's doing it now more than ever and that's while driving it. I just stop and shut it off, restart and it clears it. I will try cleaning the through body now.
I dont have the 5.0 i have a 2012 f150 xlt 3.7 when i put it in D it idles really rough and then dies once it cuts off i get low oil pressure warning cut it off i can turn it back on but once i put it in D it dies again and gives me the same warning
started happening to me too, but only happens in the morning, when its cold, about 40F, so i thought it also has something to do with teh cold. that could speak of the contact, but i also banged on my instrument panel, thinking it was a cold solder joint, and was able to get it to move half way down, (and back) twice, without the warning light, so i thought for sure that meant it was the instrument cluster, which isnt cheap. how did you fix it?
@@bt8406 I haven’t yet haha. My wife’s 2011 explorer started doing it and I changed the oil pressure sensor and it’s gone. Was acting same as mine. Mine just comes once and a great while. I have the part, just haven’t changed yet. Haven’t had it in months
Just replaced this part yesterday, and still getting the low oil pressure reading at idle. I'm guessing I didn't clean the harness well enough. Going back in with q tips to clean it better. What a pain in the ass these are on 4x4.
My 2012 5.0 just stalled out twice this past weekend. Except it happened when I was going up a slight incline and the truck was articulating slightly and I had to put it in park and restart it. I literally had my oil changed last Wednesday at the dealer. Took it back had it all day today. Could not find an issue. Going to check that plug and possibly replace it just in to be on the safe side. Thank you for the info.
Hey man , I changed my sensor Twice , I bought the non-Motorcraft sensor and the low oil pressure light still came on. So I bought a Motorcraft sensor , and cleaned the connector really good , I’m on Day 4 now and the low oil Pressure light has not came on !!! Thanks for your video !!
Your sensor looked fine but apparently it doesn't matter. Lots of issues with 12 5.0 sensors going bad, usually lots of oil and gunk on sensor and wire harness. Gotta change mine in a few days, doing the whole rough idle low oil then shut off deal.
Well I'll do this before I change the sensor and see how that goes. Mine started right after an oil change and since I wouldn't let him change my air filter he had an attitude. That makes me think he may have splashed some oil while changing the oil filter or something.
@@JoelG7.3 It seems that the new sending unit has fixed it for now. Only had the problem once after the unit was replaced and then it’s been fine ever since.
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Thank you so much for making this video I have a ford F150 2013 with the 5.0 leader 4 wheel drive. And that's exactly what my truck started to do I don't know where to start and after watching your video. I'm now going to do exactly as you instructed. Thank you so much for posting this. You've saved me a lot of money, time and stress as a single Mom my vehicle is everything so thank you again.
You’re welcome and I am glad it was able to save you time and money. We dealt with it for so long and it was such a simple fix.
Ford dealership couldn’t figure this out after having my truck for a week. Thanks man
Anything to help someone with the same situation.
Had the same issue. Didn't replace the part. Just cleaned the connectors really good. 2 days later. No issues. Thanks for the advice
No problem !
What did you clean the connectors with
@@JoelG7.3what did you clean it with?
Thank You!!! My 08’ f150 has been down for 4yrs with the same oil pressure issues … and your video and $15 has it running like new!
Glad to hear!!
So what did you do to fix?
Very thankful i found this video. I have a 2015 3.5 ecoboost and the same thing started happening today. My Initial thought was low oil then maybe sensor or possibly oil pump. Oil was good so I was going to change the sensor but found this video first. It was a bit of a pain to get to as mine is a 4x4 but was able to reach it topside and sprayed it with sensor cleaner and cleaned what I could with a qtip so far it’s been working hopefully it was the issue. Once again thank you
no problem and yes the 4x4's are harder to reach.
How’s it going so far?
@@purgatory671
So the cleaning worked for a while maybe about a month. So I decided to change the oil pressure sensor with a Motorcraft one. Haven’t had any issues with it since. FYI the sensor is 8 dollars but if you decided to change it yourself know how far the sensor goes in. I over tightened mine broke the housing and had to pay 400 to replace the housing. In hindsight I would have just paid to replace the sensor.
I have been having the same issue with my 2014 f150 4x4 3.5 ecoboost - 172k miles -
I will give this a try .
Thanks!
Yessir
My Ford F1 fifty, just started doing that today. Just ran across your video and had to subscribe. Because you made me crack up as well
Glad I could make ya laugh haha and I appreciate it!
My 2011 F-150 with a 3.5 EcoBoost just started doing it last night at a low idle when stopped just like yours. I'm obviously going to start off by checking the oil level and the wire harness and if that is all good then I will proceed with a new motorcraft oil pressure sensor and some contact cleaner.
Good video. Thanks for the info.
Yessssir
@@JoelG7.3 I changed out the oil pressure sensor with an original Ford motorcraft unit; cleaned out the oil from the electrical connector and it worked perfectly.
Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!!!!! You rock bro. All I did was get a can of degreaser and blasted the part without even taking it off. Haven't had the truck turn off on me or given me the Oil message in two days. Thanks again.
Glad to help
Is it still not showing up? I would think you need to pull it off, or was teh sensor, so thats pretty interesting if not.
Same issue, and I've been dreading doing it b/c every other video showed the 4wd and removing the alternator. Saved me a few hours, thanks!
Yes the 4WD is a lot tougher but I didn’t recall seeing a video where you had to remove the alternator but you might have to.
Hey man, appreciate the tip. Have a f150 Lariat 2013 5.0 V8 4x4. Noticed the sensor was only 4 threads deep, oil all over contacts. Replaced sensor anyways. Cleaned all with an electrical contact cleaner. Problem solved! For others might just want to see if only hand tight, tighten up and clean, probably would have been enough. Thx man!
Dude! This happened to me with my 2013 F-150. I took it to a mechanic and was told that I needed a new engine!!!!! I’m gonna try this!
If your problem is just the warning light then this should fix it. But if you are really having low oil problems then it could be something else. We weren’t having any actual engine problems it was just oil on the sensors making it go crazy.
My truck been sitting for 3 years lol I hope this video helps when I clean it or switch it, i appreciate your time and effort for making this video
Not a problem, I wish I would have had a video like this 2 years ago
Man this saved my weekend. Low oil pressure warning came on at the boat ramp and through the power of youtube and this vid it was fixed 20 minutes later.
I really apprteciate this vid brother. My truck is a 2014 5.0 and it just started doing this after i changed the oil. God Bless.
if it started after changing the oil, then doesnt sound like a dirty contact, or a sensor maybe.... Was it the oil filter, or did you replace the sending unit after all? maybe it didnt move the FOMOCO one on it?
@@bt8406 it stopped after a while but now after a few months i just replaced the spark plugs and coils and now the issue is back. i also had the oil changed but no ford filter.
My 2012 F150 just started doing this Wednesday! Stopped on Thursday and doing it today! I’ll replace the part this weekend. I’ll be sure to use the cleaner also. Thanks for the advice guys. I’ll let you all next week if it’s fixed or not😊
Please let us know.
Which cleaner did you buy & from where
@@ericaapolinar1164 you should be able to just look up some electrical contact cleaner online
Thanks G.I Joe. That was helpful. I have same problem but only different is that it comes and goes when I push the gas pedal
Seem to have the same problem myself did it work for you?
Dirty contacts!! Is that all? Bro, I eventually just tuned mine out. It ding'ed idling, driving, whenever. Replaced sending unit, same as you. Still did it. We were going on like a full year of that shit!
And guess what...it worked THANK YOU.
Glad to help. We had the exact same issue.
This will sound crazy, so is the reason I am asking. 2019 F-150 4x4 V8, and a mechanic has said "these newer Ford's don't have an oil pressure warning light", when we found we have an issue and asked why we didn't get a warning regarding low oil.
Is this possible??? Do the newer F-150's not come with oil pressure warning lights?
I have a 21 ford van and it has this same type of warning that comes up
Broo!!! Your the only video I have seen that actually helped but I have a question for you, since you fixed this issue with the contact cleaner have you had any problem since and since it’s been a year since you mad the video did it fix your issue
No issue since !
big THANK YOU from sunny ☀️ florida… grateful for your idea of posting this… worked out perfectly 😊
Yes glad to help out
Thank You for the video!! I watched it last knight and changed the sensor this morning. It only took about 30 minutes. Great video!
Thank you! Means a lot to hear that.
My wife's 2016 Ford Explorer 3.5L started doing this. Cleaned connector & also added dielectric grease to sender/connector.
So far so good. 👍
Glad to hear
Has it still stayed off?
@@Kanesgarage the truck is sold as of a month ago but no ever since this video it never came back up.
@@Kanesgarage Yes. Our's did.
This really worked for me. You're the best! Most importantly make sure to use the cleaner and make sure its no oil inside the connector!!!!
Thanks so much!!!!!
Glad to help
Thanks for the video. What is the name of that part and where do you buying. Thanks
I wish I could say your video fixed my issue…I eventually did try but no positive results. Ended up getting a new sending unit. Thank you for the suggestion though. Looks like it helped a lot of ppl!
No Problem, Glad to help out some!
How much was the new sending unit
@@seankrivonogoff4176 about $79 be sure to get a motor craft
Replaced switch with a ford switch revision B. Says 6 PSI on it. Cleaned connector when I was in there. Didn't fix it. Gonna try a different oil filter. This started happening right after I changed my oil. Filter may have more restriction than the last one. Does it at 500RPM in drive but not ~600 RPM in neutral.
Ever put an actual gauge on it to check pressure? That’s the first thing to do to make sure it’s not actually low pressure.
i cleaned the throttle body and it fixed mine, because the throttle body was dirty and idle was dropping to low for oil pressure.
Thanks. Very helpful. Worked exactly as described.
Yessssir
Wow! I’m so glad I watched. I’m going to try cleaning mine first before I take it in to a mechanic for replacement.
Definitely it will fix the dinging
I actually talked to a Ford mechanic and that is the advice he gave me to fix it, he said they fix it all the time
did it fix it? just the contact cleaner, or whatever you used to clean it?
I have a 2019 f150 diesel and had a turbo oil leak diagnosed on a change of oil. Low oil pressure warning happened next day. I brought back truck for turbo repair and they could not fix warning. I bet oil from changing it or turbo leak messed up sensor. Headed out to buy sensor cleaner. Hope that works. Dealership was going to open engine up to get to oil pump on Monday.
Well my truck just started doing this today while I’m out of state lol. Gonna try this and hope it helps. Thx for the vid . It’s a god send 👍🏽
No problem , yes I also wish I had this video a year ago
I know this video's 2 years old. My pops own a 2013 Ford F-150 with the 6.2L. Recently the low oil pressure warning light came on. That's essentially the same issue with the 6.2L right? I just have to change out the oil pressure switch? I've checked all the basic stuff like oil leaks, checking for any engine knocking noise yet I found nothing. The truck recently had an oil change, so the oil is full. This morning the low-pressure light warning came on again while driving along I-15 going to Las Vegas. I've looked around the internet and so far, this is the closest oil pressure related video I can find for a 2013 Ford F-150 6.2L V8.
Could be the same issue.
@@JoelG7.3 Figured it out. and correction on my dad's F-150 engine, it's got the 5.0L not the 6.2L, I was reading the wrong sticker under the hood that tells you the engine class. I was reading the A/C information sticker that for some reason had 6.2L engine written on it located on the top right side, not the white top left sticker on the left side. Glad I found your video.
@@willsantiago4652what did you do to solve the problem. I have a 5.0 doing the same thing.
Great video. I had been dealing with this for about two years but it got progressively worse. I just took it into the shop today and they said that I had cracked the oil pressure sending unit and replaced it under warranty. This started within a few months of buying the truck though so who knows.
Sounds crazy
My god thank you! This damn oil pressure stuff was about to drive my crazy and cost me more money. Had enough problems out of the same model truck.
Glad to help.
What other problems did you have? I have a 2011 with 200k miles.
@@bradvincet1848 actually just sold it at like 163k miles but only a few things like: power steering rack and fuel pump I think.
Cleaned the terminal with DeOxit and put in a new MotorCraft oil switch and all is good. My oil pressure hot when checked with a master gauge was 25 psi. Ford mechanic friend called the corrosion on the terminal ‘fricking’ and says it is pretty common.
👏👏👏 I’ve been dealing with this close to two years... and you just fixed it! Can’t thank you enough! 👍👍
Has it done it since you did it?
@@josh13369 hasn’t happened again since 👍
Is it still not doing it?
so you were running the truck with the oil dropping for a full 2 years and never had issues....>?
@@Noob_Crew_Sledders the oil pressure isn't actually dropping, just resistance in the wire from the oil.
12/23/21: Merry Christmas from Orlando!🎄 Thanks a ton for posting this! Low oil pressure warning started this morning. Based on your video I went straight to the connector and cleaned it and the sensor…problem solved!
Total cost: $0.00
(I liked and subscribed, thanks again.)
Awesome!
still working?
Which part needs to be cleaned the oil sensor? I didn't hear you say what the part was so I'm thinking I meant oil pump pressure sensor? What should I use to clean it,what fluid is best. I'm thinking electrical cleaner made by CRC.
Yes that’s what used. I cleaned the plug part where it connects to the sensor
Do you have to remove the oil and sensor to clean the connectors? Or can you unplug the connector and clean it first without remove all the oil and sensor?
we just unplugged it
I’ve got a similar situation going on but I believe it’s because I didn’t seat the oil dipstick properly. Oil prolly shorted that sensor out I bet! Thanks bro. 🤘
Good video but I have found the after changing the part out 3 time in the last 2 years that just running a 40 weight oil instead of the recommended 5-20 and no more leaking sensor I believe the tolerance around the sensor it to loose and the 20 weight oil is simply to thin
Forgot to add It's been 70000 mile now and not a drop of oil since switching to the 40w
Nice! That’s pretty interesting
Same problem on my 3.5l non turbo. First time it was like -10F and the low oil pressure warning went off about an hour from home. Scared the crap out of me. Pulled the truck over and listened to the motor, was quiet with no ticking like it was low on oil. Checked the oil level was fine so I drove it. Has gone off intermittently since but now is almost continuous. So i have to deal with it now. Also my hood latch is giving false alarms. Can't use the alarm system and it goes off constantly. Only thing I like about this 2017 F150 is the aluminum body. Stuff like this really sours me on Fords. Don't think I'll buy another Ford. Buffalo Rusty Salt belt is really hard on vehicles.
Dang sounds like a collection on issues
Thank you for this. I hope with the info you shared and the stuff from other similiar videos, I will stop this damned dinging.
Hopefully it does. it is very annoying.
2006, Lincoln Mark Lt was being driven one day 1.5 years ago and the oil light came on, and it stopped. It had to be towed. The mechanic / shop said cylinder 6 had no compression. I'm saying all of this because it is my bfs truck, a truck he loved, and I want to find a way to fix it but not sure if it really is a matter of an engine replacement? I know nothing about trucks or cars. I dont want to piss him off by asking random questions from what I read you know? Is there a way to do this without exceeding the value of it? It had over 200k when this happened.
what was the name of the part you added to it.? our truck oil light just came on.. and also the engine overtemp..🤦♀️ any idea if the engine light has to do with the oil light..?
I think the oil pressure sensor is what I replaced and cleaned it. I’m not sure if the engine light has to do with that.
Well, it seems like we all have the same problem with our Ford trucks. Mine is a 2012 F-150 5.0 214000 miles. I replaced mine with a Motocraft sending unit. It worked for about a week then started again. I read the comments and so many different fixes. One guy says he started buying gas at a different gas station and it fixed his. I think I am going to change the air pressure in my tires and see if that helps. I am just kidding but one guy said he cleaned his throttle body and that worked. I might try that and see if that helps. It might increase your rpms at idle, but mine does it even when my rpms are up. Who knows?
Sometimes you just have to add oil this happened to me a year ago and i just change the oil and it fix it, and now its doing the same thing again i check the oil and it was fine next day did the same thing hopefully this video will solve the problem.!! Thanks bro
Did it work??
Just curious. I think my truck has been submerged. I replaced the sending unit already but what do you think water could have done? Of course I am having this same problem. It is a 4x4 and this sending unit is a total bitch to get to as well so have to dive back in there again. What kind of cleaner did you use? I would assume brake parts cleaner, carb cleaner would work? Thanks.
Not sure on the water, and yeah the 2wd is easy to get to. I just used some like contact cleaner with a Q-tip
Is the part called an : oil pressure sensing unit? Is that what you said
I replaced oil pressure sensors but the issue continued. I fix it by also replacing the pigtail to the oil sensor.
Mine did this when I was driving, like 60 mph down the road. It dings low oil pressure, then the wrench flashes on the screen and it loses power. The ford dealership said, well, sometimes we just can’t figure out what’s wrong with a truck 🤦🏻♀️
That was nice of them 😂 This truck never lost power it just would ding.
I’m having the same issue, I replaced the oil pressure sensor with a cheaper aftermarket, watched your video and replaced it again with the motocraft one, still having the same issue. I think my next step is taking it to the shop.
I had a high oil pressure Ford f150 2018 2019
I had the same issue for my ford 2013, and I bought the spray cleaner. Nd sprayed it all over the black cover nd cleaned it with quittips nd ran my truck for a while and no beeping sound thank goodness
Glad it worked!
@@JoelG7.3 saving lives out here🙏🏼
I’m going to give it a whirl. Thanks brother
Yessir!
2012 Ford Edge starting doing this about 2 weeks ago so I’m going to give this a shot.
How did it work for you?
Same here going to the parts store now
I had the same issue for months. Tried this and it didn't help. I also noticed that it seemed to be idling at lower RPMs, so I decided to look at the throttle body. It was horrible. Removed it and cleaned it with throttle body cleaner, reinstalled it, and never had an issue again. Now it idles at around 650rpm where it was idling around 500rpm before cleaning. The oil pump connects to the timing chain, so the lower the rpms, the slower it turns and the less oil it pumps. Maybe it was just idling too low to keep the oil pressure up because of the dirty throttle body.
Yeah we never had an rpm issue it was just the alarm going off.
Can you elaborate some more on what you did? I noticed RPMs are a little off after the low oil pressure alarm came on and stalled the truck. Thanks.
I have this issue with mine and we changed the unit but I'm sure my husband used Duralast since he has a commercial account at AZ I'm sending him this video! I hope he does it and it stops! That digging drives me crazy!
Hopefully it helps. We had this dinging for like 2 years it was so annoying.
@@JoelG7.3 it definitely is! Not to mention it scares me. I'm always afraid I'm gonna blow it up. I mean my husband would be ecstatic about it but I'd seriously cry. 🤣
It didn't work 😭
@@littlered1013 sorry to hear
I will figure it out one way or another.
Hell yea thanks so much man. This same thing was happening to my sons truck and we still need to fix it but we are going to do exactly what you did .
Awesome glad to help!
This is happening to me as well. Everytime i hit a stop sign or light it goes off like mad, give it gas and fine but now does it while driving. I just changed my oil weeks ago too.
Sounds like same issue we had.
Same issue here, completely out of nowhere, the light comes on...I will clean the contact and see what happens.
One important fact you left out was what the oil pressure gauge on the dashbooard showed - low, no, high, normal, etc. It looked normal from a distance, but if it was low or no then you might suspect a bad oil pump or clog somewhere.
It clearly shows in the video the gauge drops flat to nothing when warning pops up then it goes back up to normal half way when the warning stops
@@zperque If true you would have cited the time. The fix should be in the description so viewers can quickly determine the relevance/importance of watching the details. RUclipsrs (and Google) promote and play bait and switch and hide the ball games. Dorks pat themselves on the back. Someday they will not be high in SEO because the algorithms will disfavor them in the presence of short, quality vignettes ... Be like Nike and Just Get To It..
Thanks for the video brotha, this shit had me perplexed for weeks now. I never thought to clean out the connection and I will definitely be trying that. I should of know to search RUclips first before changing random parts.
I had the same problem, all I did was changed gas stations and it quit doing it, since the price of gas went up I used a different station and it started doing it again. Buying my gas at conoco from now on.
Update??
I have same issue. I replaced the harness plug and the sending unit. Still dinging at an idle.
Did you clean it ?
Thanks for posting this video brother . I keep having the light on my 2013 Ford F-150 5.0 FX2 come on the same way as you. It’s not loosing power or doing anything else thank god. I guess I can pick up the contact cleaner at auto zone or something like that? As for the Ford brand part do I need to buy through Ford or can I also pick that up and auto zone type place?
Any electrical contact cleaner.
did contact cleaner fix it?
Joel G; Thanks for the video, it suddenly helped me a lot. So as not to bore all of you with the same story, my 2012 F150 3.5 Ecoboost truck was doing the same thing everyone mentions here. I'm running down the freeway and the LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT comes on. I went and bought the new Motorcraft oil sensor and installed it, I was driving around town and everything seemed to be ok until I jump on the freeway again and the warning light came on again. Now I wonder what to do. ?? Anyone Please Help.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you also clean the wire harness plug? make sure that doesn't have any oil in it also.
Did you say the oil pressure ding came on when you are at an idle when engine is up to operating temperature? Mine is doing that when I slow to an idle . THANKS
Yes it came on mostly at idle but it did want to ding when the rpms where going down also... aka when we were coming to a stop
@@JoelG7.3 THANKS for clarification. I'm hoping I can do the same thing and pray I don't have to drop that pan!
@@itsrighthere1370 not a problem! Fingers crossed for ya 🤞🏼
Joel G Thanks for the info! Have a question My gf has a F150 either 2004 or 2006 today the "Low Pressure Oil" light came on dash. Am gonna replace the oil pressure sending unit and hope that will do it but am unsure which one it is can you tell me where it's located? just wanna make sure it's the right one since I know theirs other sensors lurking around
I believe it was around the oil pan area. But check online to make sure it’s the right one.
@@JoelG7.3 Hey my man what can I put on the hole after I take out the sensor so oil don't spill all over and I don't contaminate the oil?
@@peterpiper5914 the one I took out was on the side so I had no choice to contain what came out. It ran down my arm but I would just put something to catch it and don’t be right under it .
I do what you said but the pickup still turning of. What do you think may be the next step?
Mechanic then. This truck wasn’t actually loosing pressure.
If the duralast switch triggers a warning at 4psi and the OEM one triggers at 7psi the OEM switch is more sensitive.
Thank you, damn light started dinging today on a jobsite. I t runs fine, no noises…Iwill try it tonight.
Yep sounds like the same issue. Hopefully it works for you.
I did buy the sensor from Ford. I haven’t put it in yet due to lack of time. I did spray 1/2 can of carb cleaner around the sensor trying to see what size and how to get the connector off without breaking it ….so far the light has stayed off. I still intend on changing the pressure sensor when work slows down.
Did you truck turn off? Because my truck turned off the engine and turned on the RRT light with the low oil pressure. I was on the highway and it did it to me
Nope sorry. This truck never shut off but would just ding all the time.
hey man i 'd like to know what happened to your truck i think my truck died
I have a 14 F150 5.0 with 200+ miles.. and the oil pressure sensor comes on at idle. Basically, had the same symptoms. The warning came ON when on idle but if I shifted it to Park it would go away. Anyways, went down there and it was leaking so I decided to replace it with an OE part. Unfortunately, the same warning came ON more frequently. I don't know what the hell is going on! I made sure the connector was cleaned. I sprayed electronic cleaner and I even blew the connector with compressed air. Currently it's not leaking but the warning is most consistent and I don't know what it could be. If someone has any ideas that would be highly appreciated.
Not sure on my end. Hope you figure it out
Have you had any good news? Sounds similar to mine without the parking quirk.
@@purgatory671 yeah man. So the update is that I changed the oil pan gasket. It’s reusable but mine was gone so I went to buy a new one. Put it on, torqued it down to specs, changed the oil pressure sensor and although the low pressure message came ON for like two days, after that it never came back ON. Idk if changing the oil pan gasket also helped or the computer just needed time to adjust for the new oil pressure sensor. But I haven’t seen the message ever since all that. Good luck my friend.
Shop was ready to charge me thousands then seen your video and a can of cleaner saved the day
Glad to help out!
Figured this is what’s going on with mine. I’ve got a leak right there oils all over the plug. It hasn’t done it recently but I’m willing to bet this is the issue
Yep, Sounds like it is.
Can I use brake cleaner to clean the contactor? Thanks
Umm I’m not sure
Do it once & do it right.
That's what my dad taught me.
Thanks for posting! Will definitely try this out.
I took it to a mechanic today...they said they couldn't get to it until Jun 28th.. which is fine - so i am going to try your resolution and will let you know. I have a 2013 F150 Lariat, 5.0 just turned 184,000 miles. This started over a year and a half ago. Two Ford service centers haven't been able to fix it. I'll let you know what i find out.
Cool, let me know if it helps
@glennsummers did it work?
@@ThePreachaMane hey Andrew - unfortunately, no. Just two weekends ago, perfect opportunity to get the truck up on high wheel jacks. And I could maneuver under the truck and around the 4whl drive differential casing. I was able to pop off the cap and I dry up inside the sensor and used compressed air inside the cap. From underneath .. I walked my buddy who was on the top side blindly press the cap back in place. I got down the road and it started again🤦🏼♂️🤬… Any other suggestions? Let me know, thanks for checking.
@@ThePreachaMane … hey I will say I didn’t use the degreaser or contact cleaner …. I think now that i know how and where… I’ll try that.
@@glennsummers763 did it work by cleaning it? What did you use to clean it with?
Just did this tonight added with a 10 mile drive hoping the relearn will accept the E-85 I’ve been dumping in the 5.0. Seems to have corrected itself 🫡
Good deal. Just got your video. Just started having pressure issue with my 5.0
Let me know how it goes
So what oil would that be motor oil so would that be low pressure oil pressure sensor for the motor oil
Yes
@@JoelG7.3oh okay thank you now I know what to do since I just changed the motor oil and added extra I need to do something with that sensor then thanks bro now I know how to deal wit it 👍🏿👍🏿
FOr me, (f150 2014) its happening only when its cold outdoors 40F when i take kids to school, but not when i pick them up, once it heats up it seems not to happen anymore. same symptom as you. flat dead needle with warning light, then comes right back to normal, thats why i thought it was the instrument cluster. i was able to trigger the needle to start to drop, (it dropped twice to 1/4) when i banged in my cluster with my nuckles, after alot of banging (not too hard dont want to crack) but not banging anywhere else. i was thinking it was in dash (expensive). I havent sen this before, but il guessing it could also be a cheap oil sensor, and a partially clogged oil filter, since im due now to change my oil and it just started. its plausible that its not a FOMOCO sensor. well, ill clean it first, and change my oil/filter first. Thanks.
If i get a reply here after a week or two, ill probably be able to tell you if it worked or not.
I changed my oil pressure censor but it's doing it now more than ever and that's while driving it. I just stop and shut it off, restart and it clears it. I will try cleaning the through body now.
Yes cleaning the sensor fixed that issue for us,
My truck is doing the same low oil pressure light comes on and truck shuts off so you think just replacing and cleaning up?
This truck never shut off, so you might have a bigger issue
Did you find the cause?
Star using 5 30 oil instead of 5 20 problem solved
@@EL_MEXICANO321 wow! Thanks! No shut offs in 2 years? I do live in a colder climate so I’m worried about using 5w30.
@Zach Schreiber no I was ready to replace the oil pump but a friend told me to use thicker oil ( he is a mechanic) am in Florida so no biggie
This happens to me once a year every year. Cleaning and replacing fixes it every time. Does this happen to you?
The truck got sold. It never happened again though.
I dont have the 5.0 i have a 2012 f150 xlt 3.7 when i put it in D it idles really rough and then dies once it cuts off i get low oil pressure warning cut it off i can turn it back on but once i put it in D it dies again and gives me the same warning
Happens only in winter tome for me. So it’s back! I do have the part but gonna clean first. Thanks!
started happening to me too, but only happens in the morning, when its cold, about 40F, so i thought it also has something to do with teh cold. that could speak of the contact, but i also banged on my instrument panel, thinking it was a cold solder joint, and was able to get it to move half way down, (and back) twice, without the warning light, so i thought for sure that meant it was the instrument cluster, which isnt cheap. how did you fix it?
@@bt8406 I haven’t yet haha. My wife’s 2011 explorer started doing it and I changed the oil pressure sensor and it’s gone. Was acting same as mine. Mine just comes once and a great while. I have the part, just haven’t changed yet. Haven’t had it in months
Awesome video! Gonna try this on my 2011!
Good luck!
Is this only a problem on the 5.0? Or the 3.5 too?
Not sure but I know it’s common with the 5.0’s
Hey man , do you mind telling where you acquired the Ford Motor-craft oil sending unit one from ?
Advanced auto parts
Just replaced this part yesterday, and still getting the low oil pressure reading at idle. I'm guessing I didn't clean the harness well enough. Going back in with q tips to clean it better. What a pain in the ass these are on 4x4.
Yes they are on the 4x4. That’s one thing good about having a 2wd.
Thank you so much! Having the same issue except mine would ding and than stall even though my oil read full. I will have to try this
Glad to help
My 2012 5.0 just stalled out twice this past weekend. Except it happened when I was going up a slight incline and the truck was articulating slightly and I had to put it in park and restart it. I literally had my oil changed last Wednesday at the dealer. Took it back had it all day today. Could not find an issue. Going to check that plug and possibly replace it just in to be on the safe side. Thank you for the info.
@@royroberts3384 did it work?
@@royroberts3384 Did you found out what’s the problem, same issue
What if the oil pressure gauge is broken?
Hey man , I changed my sensor Twice , I bought the non-Motorcraft sensor and the low oil pressure light still came on.
So I bought a Motorcraft sensor , and cleaned the connector really good , I’m on Day 4 now and the low oil Pressure light has not came on !!!
Thanks for your video !!
No problem, glad to help!
Your sensor looked fine but apparently it doesn't matter. Lots of issues with 12 5.0 sensors going bad, usually lots of oil and gunk on sensor and wire harness. Gotta change mine in a few days, doing the whole rough idle low oil then shut off deal.
I’ve had the same problem, with the engine shutting off as well as the low oil pressure. Replaced the sensor but having the same problem. Find a fix?
@Nemesio Vigil Idk man I replaced my oil pressure sensor under cab, was at light low pressure light then shut off. After fixed never had issue again.
Well I'll do this before I change the sensor and see how that goes. Mine started right after an oil change and since I wouldn't let him change my air filter he had an attitude. That makes me think he may have splashed some oil while changing the oil filter or something.
What if you drive without an oil pressure?
If it actually has low oil pressure it probably won’t run. In this case it didn’t actually have low oil pressure.
Just started having the exact same issue. My mechanic replaced the sending unit and still have the issue.
Did you ever fix the issue?
@@JoelG7.3 It seems that the new sending unit has fixed it for now. Only had the problem once after the unit was replaced and then it’s been fine ever since.
@@mstew23 sweet!
How long did you drive before fixing?
Like months of dinging
Man you are a savior