2006 f150 engine gone?

[raymond_anthony]

I brought my 2006 F150 to the dealer this week (24k miles) because the oil pressure gauge was going from medium and them dropping suddenly to zero...and then back up. I also noticed a ticking in the engine. The said I need a new oil pressure gauge sending unit and they couldnt find the ticking in the engine. They told me to bring it back in a week to install the unit. about 4 days later the ticking came back. Then on the highway got REALLY bad. I pulled into a relatives house and at that point the engine sounded like someone was smashing it with a hammer. I checked the oil and NOTHING on the dipstick. So I turned the oil filler cap and the entire oil filler neck that goes into the engine was compltely LOOSE. This is where all the oil must haveleaked. The weird thing is I didnt notice ANY oil in my driveway and I generally check my oil every few weeks. Needless to say I wont be driving it. I called the dealer to come tow it today. They are saying that it MAY NOT be covered and asked where I had my oil changed. I get it done and walmart and I know the guy that does it and he does a great job. How can they NOT cover this if its under warranty. This is insane.

[Flyingjackal456]

did you check the oil pump, the sending unit might be ok, but the oil pump may be in the process of failing