It is inside the crank-case.
there is no oil pressure in my 1997 ford taurus, but the oil is full?
The 2002 Ford Taurus Owner Guide shows ( 5W-20 )
( No ) on a 2002 Ford Explorer the oil pump is mechanically driven
The oil pump is bolted to the bottom of the engine , INSIDE the oil pan
When the oil light comes on when a 2002 Ford Taurus is idling it means there may be a problem with the oil pressure that needs to be checked.
Because you need oil change
You must remove the oil pan.
Fuel pump... yes. OIL pump... NO!
The oil pressure gauge on a 2002 Ford Taurus is located right next to where the battery is, toward the middle of the actual car. The gauge is connected to the front of the engine.
Oil is added as part of the charging procedure
It is located in the oil pan. Fairly big job to replace.
check camshaft sychronizer