I have a major oil leak coming from what looks like behind the engine. I have checked the oil pan and it doesn't look to be coming from there. It all started when I parked one day after a half hour regular drive. I went in the house for 5 minutes and when I came out, I see a steady stream of oil pouring out and a huge puddle under the truck. I would say I leaked a good quart or so.

After talking with a guy at work, he said it could be a seal on the oil pressure gauge? I don't think I can see that far behind the engine.
Any ideas?

Help!?!?

If you have the 2.5L engine, there is a sensor at the back of the engine near the top of the head. Maybe it worked itself loose from vibration.

Otherwise the only thing I can think of would be the head gasket, though if that went you would be getting coolant too I would think.

Your valve cover gasket could be leaking as well but I don't think that kind of oil leakage would come from that.

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2011 Ranger XLT, 4X4, 4 door Super Cab. 4.0L, 5 Speed M50D-R1HD, 3.73:1, 8.8" open differential, Jason Pace cap
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its a 92 so it would be a 2.3l i know that my 2.9l had a hell of a valve cover gasket leak and oil was everywhere but i fixed that for real cheap and even painted them ford blue while they where off haha

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1990 Ranger Extended Cab
2.9L V6 5 Speed Transmission
Planning to put a 347 and a T-5 in it eventually

Rear main seal maybe???

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