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If you are talking about at startup, this is normal. If you are talking about after startup, then either you are low of oil, defective or incorrect filter, have a defective oil pump, oil sending unit, or bad gage.

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Q: Why does the oil light come on the oil gauge drops then the light goes off and the gauge works again in your 2001 expedition?
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