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Reported results in other thread Sorry, I added a reply in a thread I started myself (Cold starting check guage and no oil pressure ?)and omitted this thread. My mechanic was able to catch the "cold" problem and verify that although the guage read zero, pressure was fine. A new sensor/switch @...

TSB ? What is a TSB ? Are they akin to recalls that can be tracked someplace ?

Out of warranty, not used and lost 41K and 5K too late. Probably why Ford (to paraprase the prior owner) said "the part was not an issue as long as the guage came on after 1 or 2 minutes". I wish she had been more pushy, but as the truck is in great shape I cant and wont grumble.

sensor fixes oil pressure guage Good news. My mechanic was able to catch the "cold" problem and verify that although the guage read zero, pressure was fine. A new sensor/switch @ $10 part and $50 labor and the problem is solved.

The prior owner said that Ford said that as long it came normal after a minute or two, not to worry. Hmmm. My mechanic said that, as this model has hydraulic lifters, all would be very noisy on startup if there was no actual pressure. I am having him check things on Wednesday. Actualy as the...

I have just purchased this truck and never test drove it cold. Now, 1st thing in the morning, the check guage light is on and the oil pressure is L. The oil level is fine and the oil clean. Last change about 3.5K ago. After about 1 minute the oil pressure springs to Normal and works fine for...

What was the answer ? I have a 2001 Sport Trac with the same symptoms. Check Guage comes on with no oil pressure and then after about 1 min, jumps to normal ???

So whats the story with the cold check guage ? I have just purchased a 2001 Sport Trac, and have exactly the symptoms. The oil pressure sits on L for about 1 min and then jumps to normal, and remains fine for the rest of the day.