Windstar Oil Pressure Light and Error Code

Whoa, hold on a sec, panicking won't fix it! Oil pressure light AND a stored error? Hmmm, does the oil pressure light come on immediately, or only after the engine's been running for a while? And what error code did the scan tool give you? That'll really help narrow things down. It could be the oil temperature sensor, sure, especially if the code points to that, but let's try and rule out other possibilities before you start tearing things apart, alright?

The oil pressure light seems to come on after the engine warms up a bit, maybe like 10-15 minutes of driving? As for the code, I can't remember the exact number right now, but it definitely mentioned something about the oil temperature sensor circuit. Is there any way to check the sensor myself, like with a multimeter or something?

Alright, oil pressure after warm-up and an oil temp sensor code… sounds like your initial guess might be right. It’s likely a faulty signal from that sensor. Yeah, you could test it with a multimeter, but honestly, those automotive sensors can be tricky. Sometimes it's the sensor itself, sometimes it’s a bad connection. Given the symptoms and the age of the van, I'd bet the problem is a corroded or loose cable or plug connection. You could try checking the wiring, but honestly, for the sake of your sanity, I think you're better off taking it to a workshop. They can diagnose it properly and replace the sensor or fix the wiring. Probably looking at around 95€ for the repair.

Thanks a bunch for the help! I was worried it was something catastrophic. I'll check the connections as you suggested, but probably take it to a shop if that doesn't fix it. Turns out it was, indeed, the cable connection as you correctly predicted. The guys at the workshop fixed it for 95€. Thanks again!