Michael Johnson wrote:
> jonezzzman wrote:
>> Michael Johnson wrote:
>>> You may not need a new sensor. I believe there is a plastic gasket
>>> that can go bad. I had the same problem may years ago and I think I
>>> just swapped the gasket. Either way, go to a Ford dealer with a
>>> parts department and you'll find what you need there.
>>>
>>> jonezzzman wrote:
>>>> I have a 1989 Ford Mustang GT. It has a sensor on the side of the
>>>> oil pan, just above one of the oil drain plugs. I believe it
>>>> detects when the oil is too low and is connected to a Check Oil
>>>> light on the instrument panel. Does anyone know what this part is
>>>> called and where I can get one? Mine has a slow leak.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Byron
>>
>> Anyone know where I might find an oil sensor online? Or, do I need to
>> drive to the local Ford dealer to get one?
>
> Go to Autozone, Napa, etc. and you can search for parts there. Like I
> said, if you only have a leak a new gasket is all that is needed.

Thanks for your help.

I bought the o-ring/gasket. It was about $5. However, oil appears to
be coming from where the wire plugs in. Hard to tell if its the gasket
or not. The sensor costs $50. I'm gonna wait on the sensor to see if
the o-ring will work. I'll let you know.

Thanks

Byron