Ford parts online shows a gasket for the oil pan. You bought your car used right? So someone could have very well used rtv (gasket maker type stuff) instead of buying a gasket.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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