Good video. I found a deep socket works perfectly also. My clip was facing away so I had to do it blind but using a small screwdriver and depressing straight down on it worked great. This my second time to replace this part on my 2014 so there may be something to the theory about non-oem oil filters being an issue. I typically using a 15k-20k mile Fram filter. My truck is a 2014 F-150 5.0 v8.

As you can see it from underneath, your not dealing with a 4x4.

Great video…was able to replace it with no problems.

I also have a 2014 f150 5.0. I use motorcraft synthetic blend oil. That's what is recommended. Not sure why yours requires synthetic.

I have changed 6 sending units over 5 years all differant brands. 2013 F150 5.0 4x4 as long as the idle does not drop below 500 rpms it will not trigger a low PSI. I go in from the top with a swivel head wrench, takes 20 min (reomove the coolant over flow, I have an over motor creeper). 2wd trucks are no problem to change out. ( First try idel relearn if your idle is fluttering around 500 rpms ).

Hello, my sensor needs replacing, quick question. I have a 2012 f150 5.0…..Is your truck a 4x4 or 2 wheel drive? I’m hoping that mine is not any more difficult bc it is 4x4….i also heard to take off the alternator but didn’t want to.

How did you get to this without removal of alternator ?

It's easy because you don't have 4x4. The front diff. Is in the way. You have to remove alternator.

I just replaced mine. There are other videos with how to replace these, I kept finding people with 4x4, the only way to reach it is the top under the hood. 2wd, just get under your truck. Also, the one I replaced was 13/16 bolt and the sensor was a little taller. It didn't appear to be an original part. I put in a motorcraft and good as new. The bolt on it is 21mm.

Has to be a 2wd

❤ u for this. Ford wanted a couple thousand to fix this. 😢😢

If you have a 2WD it couldn’t be easier from underneath. If you have 4WD it’s quite a bit more fun. Unbolt the alternator and move it to the side. You don’t have to disconnect the wires. I also removed the tensioner pulley. It was still tight. But I was able to get a hand in there.

So does this part being bad also cause the truck to stall when stopped?

This is a 2 wd truck which it can be removed like this, but with a 4wd the diff is in the way

Hello there does the sensor need a gasket seal ? Thanks

I just went though this myself watch some vidios ...but if u have 4 wheel drive like I do...altenator has to come off easyer way ...cause the front pig in your way...took my couple hours and 3 beers ...clean connection really good...got part at ford...they want to sell plug harness ...its more than the sensor...I clean mine really good works great...great vidio from this man..thanks

I have a 2015 F150 2.7 liter. I found a few videos on how to change out this sensor. I got the drivers' side of the engine stripped of all turbo lines, etc. Problem was, on a 4X4 truck, the sensor is on the passenger side of the engine. Live and learn. It only took me an hour to replace the sensor, and another 2 hours to get all the left side of the engine put back together. This is a good video, and you are the only person who put out one of these who clarified you have a 2 wheel drive truck.

Was having the same symptoms after having a recent oil change. Took it back to the shop for a look and they told me the dipstick was broken off and needed to be replaced. They asked, "who did your last oil change?" I said, "you did". They said to come back tomorrow and we'll take care of the dipstick and look at the oil pressure sensor. After 3 unsuccessful trips back for a new dipstick and 3 different excuses, I gave up. Bought one at Ford. Drilled out the stuck broken dipstick and replaced it with a new OEM. Oil pressure light not coming on and no codes. Hope this helps anyone with the same problem. 2012 F150 EcoBoost 258K

I’ve watched about 10 videos on how to do this and yours was the most helpful. Thank you!

is your truck a 4x4 or 2wd?

I have a 2014 f-150 5.0 4wd and for all the people saying you can’t change the oil sending unit with a 4wd is full of it. I put my truck on ramps and laid on a creeper. I reached through the front clip under the alternator. I changed mine and it took about 45 mins. I used 2 extensions with a 13/16 on a knuckle socket and it went smoothly.

How long did you drive before fixing?

Try that on a 4x4 lol

I know this is all really late but I just came across this problem. Just asking if you had to drain the oil out to change it?

Just went through this. Make sure you clean out the terminal really well and spray something in there like DeOxit. If your oil pressure is around 25 psi when hot, then it has to be the switch and/or the terminal connection. Was able to do everything by simply removing the air box and antifreeze reservoir. If you take off the positive cable off the alternator (after taking the neg side off the battery) if gives you enough room to get a master gauge in there to check your hot oil pressure and to replace and clean the new parts.

Greatly appreciate this tutorial… I was cussing this video trying to get to this sensor for the first 15 mins… I finally wiggled my hands in and got the clip off and the 13/16 wrench was perfect…. Going back in was a bit more pain to start threads but thank you again it was very helpful

Will the truck make a weird sound when pressure drops?

I have a 2002 f150 and 2014 f150. I have been using Ford motor oil for a coule.of years now..I'm having the same issue with both of my trucks. Funny thing is they both started doing the same thing within a week or two apart. I'm wondering if its the oil that is causing the sensors to go bad?

Would that sensor make the truck to turn off while driving

Did this cause to stop sending oil to the top end or is it just a sensor, cause mine stopped sending oil and started knocking I think I need an oil pump

Was that also causing an oil smell in the cab ? Like oil on exhaust?

Did the oil sending unit stop the problem?

exactly what happened to my 2013 changed the oil and used a different filter due to lack of availablilty of a motorcraft filter at my local oriellys...the sending unit failed the next day

Had this problem today from my 2011. Thanks for the video.

I bought mine from the Ford dealer for $13 and it came with the thread locker red in color already on it

“I’m doing it in the yard” so dripped oil doesn’t really matter that much. tell that to the EPA 🤣🤣

Awesome video, watching from Italy, any chances you could link the correct part ? Thanks

Buddy can you come over and do mine?

1 of MANY issues with these 09-14 F150s. Ford really fucked up on these pieces of shits. I bought mine new and pretty much rebuilt the entire engine, suspension, tranny, whole damn truck. Coulda bought 5 Dodge Rams by now and not spent a dime in repairs. First Ford truck and definitely my last. 2hrs in and can't even get it to unclip.

I have researched alot of videos but this one here is the most informational one I have found. Love the accent bud.

That gauge is a pure dummy gauge. - That dummy gauge is basically on or off - could just be a light. - so if your idle is running rough, and it fluctuates to a psi that the computer says 'fail', the gauge drops to 0 and says 'low oil pressure' - so instead of getting 7psi at idle, you might be getting 6 - which is going to trigger the gauge and drop to 0. A lot of people think it is the oil sending unit, when in fact a high mileage motor it may be the viscosity, a fuel pump going bad, a bad MAF , etc.....lots of things on newer vehicles that can have you chasing your tail.

3/4" sparkplug socket w/o rubber stopper, and a 8" cresent wrench work perfect! After removing the airbox only took 15

I got a 2013 5.0 and it’s 4x4 much harder to get to

Did this fix work?

You the man! I appreciate your valuable time and explanations! Gonna do this myself with your instruction.... Thanks!!!!

Do i need to empty oil out to change the sending unit?

Hello, thanks for making this video! would you happen to know the part number?

Amazing video thanks 🙏 that help me alot

Thanks for taking the time to video on this. I need to change my sons’s 2011. It’s got 212,000 and is leaking.

How many oil sensor on a F150