2001 Ford F150 low oil pressure during cold weather starts

2001 FORD F-150
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RICK SOMMA
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2001 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

When I start my truck in cold weather, the oil pressure guage shows low pressue. After a few minutes, it goes up to normal. Could it be the guage, the sending unit, a loose wire, or the oil pump itself? Oil level is fine.
Dec 20, 2008 at 4:44 PM
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5.4L - ENGINE OIL SENDING UNIT INTERFERENCE AT ENGINE OIL DRIP SHIELD TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN Reference Number(s): 01-4-2, Date of Issue: March 5, 2001 FORD:1998 F-250 LD; 1998-2001 Expedition, F-150; 1999-2001 Super Duty F Series LINCOLN:1998-2001 Navigator Related Ref Number(s): 01-4-2 ARTICLE BEGINNING DESCRIPTION ENGINE - 5.4L - OIL SENDING UNIT INTERFERENCE FIT AT ENGINE OIL DRIP SHIELD - 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINE ONLY ISSUE Some vehicles may exhibit the engine oil sending unit contacting the oil drip shield attached to the front axle. This may be caused by tight tolerances between the engine oil sending unit and the engine oil drip shield. This may cause a malfunction of the engine oil sending unit. ACTION If the engine oil sending unit needs to be replaced due to contact with the drip shield, modify the engine oil drip shield as shown. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details. SERVICE PROCEDURE NOTE:IF THE ENGINE OIL SENDING UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN SERVICE, MODIFY THE ENGINE OIL DRIP SHIELD BEFORE INSTALLING THE NEW ENGINE OIL SENDING UNIT. Remove oil drip shield from front axle. This shield is attached to the front axle by three (3) bolts. Modify shield as shown (Fig. 1 ). Remove excess material from shield. Remove any sharp edges or burrs upon finishing cutting operation. Reinstall engine oil drip shield. WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage. WARRANTY INFORMATION OperationDescriptionTime 010402AModify Engine Oil Drip Shield0.1 Hr. DEALER CODING Basic Part No.Condition Code 6N63407


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Dec 20, 2008 at 5:08 PM
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