Hey guys, this is only my 3rd post, but yesterday I got laid off so today I wanted to get my truck running again. I have a 99 F150 5.4 which originally had the remote oil filter. Well that adapter cracked so I went to the dealership to get the revised adapter where the filter mounts just above the front diff.
Well heres the problem.....I cant get the oil pressure sensor on because the port for the sensor is on the front of the adapter facing the front of the engine and theres a flange coming off of the block thats preventing me from screwing the sensor in. Ive tried putting the sensor on first, but then I cant get to the bolt behind it to bolt the adapter on. I mean the sensor absolutley will not go on in that position. And wont screw into the port with a plug on the bottom cuz i would hit the diff.
Is this the wrong part? Or am I doing something wrong?
Thanks for the help

 

Can you post a pic? That would help a lot. You may be able to install some adapters to relocate the sensor.

 

The sensor on the 5.4 Oil filter adapter should be around the 5 o'clock position. On the 4.6 it is at the 9 o'clock position.

 

Yep! 5 o'clock - Good timing JMC

I have a diagram somewhere I think? I'll look.


No pics, but i came across this, not sure if it will help -

Ford Motor Company TSB

Customer interest.

Article No.
01-4-2
3/05/01

ENGINE - 5.4L - OIL SENDING UNIT INTERFERENCE
FIT AT ENGINE OIL DRIP SHIELD - 4X4 VEHICLES
EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L ENGINE ONLY
FORD:

1998 F-250 LD
1998-2001 EXPEDITION, F-150
1999-2001 SUPER DUTY F SERIES

LINCOLN:
1998-2001 NAVIGATOR

ISSUE

Some vehicles may exhibit the engine oil sending unit contacting the oil drip shield attached to the front axle. This may be caused by tight tolerances between the engine oil sending unit and the engine oil drip shield. This may cause a malfunction of the engine oil sending unit.



ACTION

If the engine oil sending unit needs to be replaced due to contact with the drip shield, modify the engine oil drip shield as shown. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE: IF THE ENGINE OIL SENDING UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN SERVICE, MODIFY THE ENGINE OIL DRIP SHIELD BEFORE INSTALLING THE NEW ENGINE OIL SENDING UNIT.

1. Remove oil drip shield from front axle. This shield is attached to the front axle by three (3) bolts.
2. Modify shield as shown (Figure 1). Remove excess material from shield. Remove any sharp edges or burrs upon finishing cutting operation.
3. Reinstall engine oil drip shield.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage.