How do I get an oil pan from a 2002 V6 ford escape off. the exhaust system seems to be in the way and when I take off the bolts holding the pieces together, it looks fused together. What now?

SOURCE: 6 CD Changer/Radio on 2002 Ford Escape

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Colin Stickland

• 22516 Answers
• Posted on Jan 01, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 Jaguar X-Type Oil Pan Gasket replacement

have you smashed the sump ??never seen one leak yet?? sure its not the front or rear end oil seals ??..sounds like you have the sub frame in the way ,evan if you remove this bolt you will not be able to drop the sump without removing or lowering the sub frame assembly as the oil pick up pipe stops you from removing the sump in situe.Its not difficult to drop sub frame just time consuming

Greg Bernett

• 2993 Answers
• Posted on Jun 06, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 oil pan removal

4.0L Engine To Remove:

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Lift the vehicle.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold.
   • Exhaust hanger at the catalytic converter and lower the pipe.
   • Starter motor.
   • Flywheel/torque converter housing access cover.
   • Oil level sensor (if equipped).
5. Place a pole jack under vibration dampener with a piece of wood between dampener and jack.
6. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Engine mount through bolts and raise engine for clearance to remove pan.
   • Transmission cooler lines (if equipped).
   • Oxygen sensor harness from oil pan mounting studs.
   • Oil pan bolts and studs.
   • Oil pan and gasket.

1. Clean the gasket mating surfaces.
2. Apply Mopar® Silicone Adhesive Sealant or equivalent onto the cylinder block in four location as shown.

1. Attach the pan gasket to the oil pan with Hi-tack or equivalent (2003-2005 vheicles).
2. Use 1 ½ x ¼ inch bolts to fabricate alignment dowels. Cut off the head of the bolts and cut a slot into the top of the dowels (2006 vehicles).

1. Install two dowels into the timing case cover (2006 vehicles).
2. Install two dowels into the cylinder block (2006 vehicles).
3. Place the gasket over the dowels and onto the cylinder block and timing case cover (2006 vehicles).
4. Position the oil pan.
5. Install the 1/4 inch oil pan bolts. Tighten to 84 in-lb (9.5 Nm).
6. Install the 5/16 inch oil pan bolts. Tighten to 132 in-lb (15 Nm).
7. Remove the dowels.
8. Install the remaining 1/4 inch oil pan bolts. Tighten to 84 in-lb (9.5 Nm) (2006 vehicles).
9. Lower the engine onto the engine mounts.
10. Install the through bolts and tighten the nuts.
11. Remove jack stand and remove the piece of wood.
12. Install the flywheel and torque converter access cover.
13. Install starter motor.
14. Connect the exhaust pipe to the hanger and to exhaust manifold.
15. Install the transmission oil cooling lines (if equipped).
16. Install the oxygen sensor wiring supports to the oil pan mounting studs.
17. Install the drain plug into the oil pan. Tighten to 25 ft-lb (34 Nm).
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Connect negative battery cable.
20. Fill the oil pan with oil. WARNING
    Use extreme caution when the engine is operating. Do not stand in a direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing.
    
21. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.

SOURCE: 2002 Ford Escape (V6) P0401 P0402 nightmare

Sounds like you have a vacuum leak, a problem with the wiring, or a bad PCM. Check wiring for pinched, chafed, pierced, or broken wires. Make sure vacuum supply is good, and not collapsing when the vehicle is running. Beyond that, a trip to the dealer may be in order.

SOURCE: 2002 Ford Escape V6. Oil indicator light on, but pressure holds.

My 2002 Ford Escape had exactly the same problem as described. Dealer replace oil pressure sending unit (oil pressure switch) and problem still existed while leaving dealer about 3 miles away. I took the car back to the dealer again in two days and the oil pressure light kept of blinking sporatically all the way to the dealer. Dealer checked connections and they drove the car around and the oil pressure light never came on. I picked the car up from the dealer and I've had no problems with the oil pressure light flashing. I wonder if there is a microprocesser in the oil pressure sending unit which has to be given some time to be recalibrated to the cars main computer module?