2.7L Oil Change Tips + Replacement Drain Plugs

[buzpro]

I REALLY wonder if Ford corrected this issue with the dipsticks on the 2022's! Given Ford's track record I sincerely hope so!
Any 22 owners that can confirm an accurate oil reading?

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[Happy]

If anyone has a 22 can you post a pic of your dipstick stock number?

 

[Scott2373]

I just bought the Dorman yesterday. I still have a couple thousand miles until my next oil change, but I anticipate this one being the best choice, since it's most closely related to the factory design. After the flow is under control, this can be removed, like the factory one, to get all the rest of the oil out. I always ride up the front on ramps to ensure I get as much old oil out as possible.

 

[da_jokker]

One idea... Check you dipstick after the engine has been sitting all night and mark or take a picture.

Drain your oil for at least 1 hour if not longer. Longer if you actually started it after letting it sit overnight.

Measure what you drained out. Should be 7 qts. If so, you now know where 7 qrts is on your dipstick.

The key to this puzzle is that stupid check after 15 minutes rule. We know, without a doubt, that It takes much longer than 15 minutes for all the oil to drain back to the pan. So Ford is basically telling you to check your oil at some random period in the middle of the drain back cycle.

It will never be consistent.

 

[da_jokker]

I’m so confused. The manual says check the oil before starting the engine or after at least 15 minutes. Either way, I find the dipstick very hard to read.

I just did my first oil change at 5150ish miles. Replaced with Mobil 1 truck & suv full synthetic. Carries the required 961 rating according to bottle.

I let it the warm oil drain for 45+ minutes with oil filter housing removed, oil fill cap removed, and even dipstick unseated to allow as much air in as possible. My drain pan doesn’t have exact measurements but it looked above 6 (as judged by eye between 5 & 10 markers). I put 6.5 in, did the flat foot crank, started, idled for 10, and tried to check after 15 mins. Tbh I can’t tell where the hell the oil is on the dipstick.

Then drove around the block, think I’ll check in the morning before starting it (as the manual states), but people in this thread saying you don’t want to check completely cold? That seems to differ from what the manual says.

TL;DR I changed my oil and have no idea how to tell if the appropriate amount is now in there lol. I don’t have a ton of experience doing my own oil changes, but I’ve always been able to read a dipstick…

Try this:

Pull your dipstick out, and instead of trying to look at it, place it horizontally on a clean shop towel and slide it. Basically you're wiping off the oil crossways which should leave a clear mark on the rag that you can see and compare to the line on the dipstick.

 

[Due51]

I contacted Ford customer service through the chat feature on Ford.com
The person that helped me said the dip stick part number for my VIN (2021 Badlands with the 2.7L) is MB3Z-6750-B

My dipstick part number is FT4E-6750-BF.

Online customer service couldn't help beyond that and directed me to my dealer.
I called my dealer and talked to two people and transferred to a 3rd. They want me to bring it in and check it out themselves. They said they'd even do an oil change from start to finish for a more thorough examination. I'd do that if they replaced my fresh Amsoil with Amsoil and an Amsoil filter.

 

[NotApplicable]

I contacted Ford customer service through the chat feature on Ford.com
The person that helped me said the dip stick part number for my VIN (2021 Badlands with the 2.7L) is MB3Z-6750-B

My dipstick part number is FT4E-6750-BF.

Online customer service couldn't help beyond that and directed me to my dealer.
I called my dealer and talked to two people and transferred to a 3rd. They want me to bring it in and check it out themselves. They said they'd even do an oil change from start to finish for a more thorough examination. I'd do that if they replaced my fresh Amsoil with Amsoil and an Amsoil filter.

So I checked completely cold this morning, and while it’s very hard to discern where the “line” is, I assume was reading over because the max fill hole had oil in it.

Drained 0.5qt (which puts it at exactly 6 going in), and it now reads just below the max fill hole completely cold.

So it looks like my experience is mirroring others in that even after letting drain for an excessive amount of time, it only took 6 to get to max…

Will re-check warm (15 mins after turning off). This is so dumb. One part of your gut says to assume the stick is wrong because of how long you let it drain and the fact that they claim it has 7qt capacity. But the stick is the only measuring tool we have, so to disobey it means you’re 100% blind guessing.

 

[Tarheel_Wes]

Damn....is this confusion still going on? I read this thread back in October, and figured by the time I took delivery of my 2.7 (Next week or so), we'd finally have some clarity. Never in my life have I seen such bewilderment over an oil change..... check it hot, check it cold, check if after 15 minutes, after 2 hours of draining..... is it 6, 6.5, 7....

I'm dreading my first oil change now bc I'm gonna have zero idea what to do. Ha

 

[buzpro]

Damn....is this confusion still going on? I read this thread back in October, and figured by the time I took delivery of my 2.7 (Next week or so), we'd finally have some clarity. Never in my life have I seen such bewilderment over an oil change..... check it hot, check it cold, check if after 15 minutes, after 2 hours of draining..... is it 6, 6.5, 7....

I'm dreading my first oil change now bc I'm gonna have zero idea what to do. Ha

A known issue that is NOT addressed by a manufacturer will keep coming back!


I assume/hope you're getting a 22 next week ... if so can you plz take a picture of the p/n on the dipstick and check you oil level ...

 

[Tarheel_Wes]

A known issue that is NOT addressed by a manufacturer will keep coming back!


I assume/hope you're getting a 22 next week ... if so can you plz take a picture of the p/n on the dipstick and check you oil level ...

Yea, lemme get over to the 1/3 thread l. Several guys have taken delivery.


@daddycreswell is yours a 2.7?

 

[daddycreswell]

Yea, lemme get over to the 1/3 thread l. Several guys have taken delivery.


@daddycreswell is yours a 2.7?

It is a 2.7, what did I miss?

 

[Tarheel_Wes]

It is a 2.7, what did I miss?

These guys need a pic of the oil dip stick to see if it changed.


Assuming yours is a 2022

 

[NotApplicable]

These guys need a pic of the oil dip stick to see if it changed.


Assuming yours is a 2022

I guess in particular the part number of the dipstick, might not “look” all that different even if they have changed it…

 

[daddycreswell]

A known issue that is NOT addressed by a manufacturer will keep coming back!


I assume/hope you're getting a 22 next week ... if so can you plz take a picture of the p/n on the dipstick and check you oil level ...

These guys need a pic of the oil dip stick to see if it changed.


Assuming yours is a 2022

Yep mine is a 22, picture attached. My p/n is ET4E-6750-BF D454A

 

[NotApplicable]

Yep mine is a 22, picture attached. My p/n is ET4E-6750-BF D454A

This looks to match the ‘21. Sadface, looks like no new clarity to the issue!

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