you have to take off the oil pan to get to it.
The oil pan is bolted to the bottom of the engine
why appear light ( service engine soon), after change oil on a 2001 ford pickup (f150)?
The oil screen is attached to the bottom of the pickup tube of the oil pump in the oil pan.
( 6 quarts ) with engine oil filter change for the 4.2 liter V6 engine in a 1997 Ford F-150
If your husband poured barsleak in the crankcase, it probably stopped up the oil pickup screen. It is supposed to be poured in the radiator. The engine is probably ruined if you have driven it with the oil light on.
The 1997 Ford Ranger owners manual shows that ( 5 W - 30 ) is the preferred oil for the 3 available engine choices
According to the 2003 Ford F-150 owners manual : ( 5W-20 engine oil ) for the 5.4 liter V8 engine
The service engine light on your 2000 Ford Explorer by bringing out the oil life indicator screen. On the oil life screen holds the button down until the oil life goes to 100%. This should kick your service engine soon light off.
To change the oil pump on a Ford Transit, first ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and supported. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil pan to access the oil pump. Disconnect any necessary components, such as the oil pickup tube, and unbolt the old pump from the engine. Install the new oil pump, reattach the pickup tube, and reassemble the oil pan before refilling with fresh oil.
usally by the oil filter or top of motor at the back Rooterman2.
If there is not much water its most probably Condensation this happened in my ford pickup often.
To replace the oil pump on a 2001 Ford Ranger 4.0, first disconnect the battery and drain the engine oil. Remove the oil pan by unbolting it and carefully prying it off, then detach the oil pickup tube and the old oil pump. Install the new oil pump and oil pickup tube, ensuring proper alignment, and reassemble by bolting the oil pan back in place. Finally, refill the engine with oil and reconnect the battery before starting the engine to check for leaks.