Comments on: What can cause a low oil pressure reading in a 2004 Ford Taurus?

By: paul h

paul h — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:26:54 +0000

Could be a bad oil pressure sending unit also…verify the actual pressure with a mechanical gauge. Some cars have a safety feature that prevents engine starting with low oil pressure. Check oil level and change oil if it’s old. Could be a pump going out or worn bearings but not likely on a 2004 model.

By: campmano

campmano — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:26:54 +0000

the oil light always comes on with the ign. switch in the accesory position. it should go off after the car starts. this is telling you the light works if it is not started.

By: Jon F

Jon F — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:26:54 +0000

the oil light on durring start up is normal the trouble with starting is your real issue it may be that you have too low voltage or amprage from you battery so have that checked if it is not that it is probably just a starter.

By: john b

john b — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:26:54 +0000

low oil or oil pump thats bad

By: friedach

friedach — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:26:54 +0000

contaminated old oil does it, as does worn oil pumps and blocked filters. Install a mechanical gauge to get reliable proper readings, oil pressure will drop as first sign of overheating motor.