We have a problem with our 1997 Ford Explorer. The oil gauge suddenly drops to zero pressure when we make a right had turn, and the check gauge light comes on. When I straighten the vehicle out it goes back to normal. There is no problem with it when I start it or when it is running on the highway, just when I turn right.
Lately it has developled a rattling noise, which I have been told is a sticky tappet..
thanks for your help.
or that rattling noise could you your chain tensioners going south, shredding and distributing throughout your engine. 97-01 SOHC v-6, built in St. Louis and Louisville KY are under an owner notification from Ford. My '00 is currently in the shop getting a new engine seeing as my timing chain jumped a few teeth due to a broken tensioner. Fortunately I have an extended warranty.
It sounds to me like you are low on oil!
mike
It sounds like you are low in oil!
It sounds to me like you are low on oil!
mike
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