Section 03-01B: Engine, 5.0L and 5.8L MFI
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 and Bronco Vehicles Equipped with 5.0L or 5.8L MFI Engines Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE

Sensor, Oil Pressure Sender/Switch

 

Removal

  1. Remove oil filter, oil cooler mounting bolt insert (6L626), oil cooler (6A642) and oil cooler adapter.

  1. Remove oil pressure sensor (9278) from cylinder block (6010).

 

Installation

  1. Install oil pressure sensor in cylinder block. Tighten to 11-24 Nm (8-18 lb-ft).

  1. For 5.0L only, install oil cooler adapter to water pump (8501). Tighten to 2-5 Nm (20-40 lb-in).

  1. NOTE: Surfactant meeting Ford specification ESE-M998144-A or equivalent may be used to facilitate assembly of the oil cooler adapter assembly hoses to the water pump and oil cooler assembly. The surfactant concentration can be 10 percent maximum (10 parts water to 1 part surfactant).

    Install oil cooler and oil cooler mounting bolt insert to cylinder block. Tighten to 54-61 Nm (40-45 lb-ft).

  1. NOTE: Be sure to properly position the O-ring on the oil filter adapter mounting bolt. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly or SAE 50 oil to the O-ring to hold it in place and position in the groove on the oil cooler prior to tightening the mounting bolt.

    Install oil filter adapter to oil cooler. Tighten to 3-6 Nm (30-50 lb-in).

  1. Prior to installation of oil filter, apply a light film of 5W30 motor oil on the oil filter gasket.

  1. Install oil filter. Turn 1/2 turn after gasket contact. Tighten to (optional) 11-14 Nm (8-10 lb-ft).