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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 06:02 AM
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1991 Ford Explorer EB 4X4...

Looking under the vehicle, I noticed on the driver's side of the oil pan...a rubber boot containing two wires that lead into the pan itself. It appears the boot has broken and oil is covering the wires. The wires are insulated, but don't know what they are for. What is this? And, is it possible if the boot it broken, to have oil leaking out of it?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 07:11 AM
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The first generation Explorers have a "check oil" light which comes on if the engine is a quart or more low on oil.This may be what you are seeing.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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No lights have come on...I was just wondering what the wires are for. Are you saying that the wires are for that light? If so, is it possible for oil to leak out of the rubber boot holding the wires? Can the rubber boot be replaced if it is broken?
 
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