2.7 ECOBOOST F-150 oil change

2.7 ecoboost f 1-50 oil change! it is very different from any other oil change I've ever done... and I've done a lot! different oil filter, different drain plug... but it wasn't too hard!
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All and all the oil change on the 2.7 Ecoboost is pretty easy.
Make sure you allow 20-30 minutes after turning off the engine to allow the oil to drain into the drain pan. It take a while for the oil to settle in this engine...

[@DS-TRUCKS]

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[@fullcend-tkm73]

I'm A Ford Diesel Mechanic, honestly if that o ring on the tip isnt degrated or damaged at all just leave the small one alone if the integrity looks good. It's so easy to break the tip off of that I've seen it many times. When you drop the oil give it about 15min to drain alot is left in the engine with this particular design and even when you check the oil level after running give it about 10-15 min after shutting off.

[@t.o.9215]

Great video. You captured each step well with clarity which is not always the case in some videos. You certainly made clear the pain in removing the O rings which was valuable for myself. Thank you.

[@jmfa57]

Thanks for posting this, Sean, I bought a 2017 F150 4x4 at the end of April, and aside from being too short to even reach the dipstick without a stool, you've shown how easy this job is. Best of luck with your truck, I enjoy your videos!

[@highplains7777]

Thanks for actually taking the time to tell us which sockets to use.

[@jimflanagan9537]

Good video! A couple of notes having done this a bunch of times myself (2015 2.7 F-150): You don't need a ratchet to remove the oil pan drain plug, just squeeze the two tabs on the plug and rotate 270 degrees. Installation is the reverse and requires no tools. Make sure to drain the oil for at least 30 minutes. A lot of oil remains in the top of the engine for the auto-stop/start feature. It helps to crack the seal on the oil filter canister to let the oil drain faster. Capacity is 6 quarts with the filter change. If your dipstick is showing high after the oil change, it didn't drain long enough. The filter o-rings are a pain in the butt :) and I usually put the new filter inside the canister housing before installing. Thanks!

[@HumpDaddy01]

Good info!

[@christianlowe7563]

This video saved me doing my first ever oil change!

[@eddieb3915]

That old hound dog howling at the end, ha ha, cracked me up! And thanks for the informative vid, doing my first oil change on my 2.7L soon, this was a big help in prepping for it.

[@5pointoh160]

I believe the drain plug on a 2018 is slightly different. Using a small pick helps get the small o ring on just be careful not to poke through it. I also like to remove the old o rings without cutting them as a backup to reuse in case I damage the new one accidentally.

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Wow! This video is from 2 years ago! Crazy how time flies!

[@timschultes6467]

Thanks buddy I’m doing my first oil change on one of my 18 F-150’s.

[@tomfrost5833]

Thanks for the video! Nice job!

[@eddiegary7817]

Great video! the two most important things I learned were... a) be out of the way when you pull the drain plug. b)don't try to install the small o-ring under the hood.

[@Mi_Tony]

The trick is, once you break it loose, hold it partially in and let the oil flow past the initial surge.

[@tideak3807]

Thank you for the video it was a great help

[@g.r.a.aquaro7327]

Thank you for a great video!

[@Zecro67]

Good video, great information, rhino ramps would make this job way easier, safer and faster. I added an Airaid cold air intake which added 23 Hp and included a washable air filter. It also nearly eliminated the minor turbo lag. Thanks for the info

[@Daniel-ge6mf]

Nice. One thing to add and i don’t know if you do this but once the oil is drain and the filter is back on I put my truck on level ground then add oil. Because after you pour the oil and start the truck the oil will cycle through the Engine. Check the stick cause the level can be different than after you first poured it.

[@DougMount]

Great vid! I appreciate you actually showing the turning of wrenches and oring install as those can be a pain. Also agree on changing your oil 5-6K on these Ecoboost's with the GDI. I personally use Amsoil but Mobil 1 is pretty good too. God Bless :)

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Amsoil is king

[@ms1406]

Hey is the motorcraft oil any good?

[@DougMount]

@@ms1406 Gotta be 100% Full Synthetic and then it's not bad. I would never go more than 5K miles between oil changes with it.

[@tonyg3772]

To avoid a splashing mess, just partially unscrew the plug and hold so only a controlled stream of oil flows out. Within a few seconds you can remove the plug completely from the oil pan and you won't get that initial surge of splashing oil. Use nitrile glove on hand of course.

[@DonaldHTyers]

Perfect Video ... thanks!

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Thanks 4 watching!

[@amooliverio8486]

The dog howl at end...perfect

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Lolol

[@DTWobserver]

Love the dog at the end. LOL!!!

[@jonathonsmith7694]

Good call on changing oil at 6k. I change my 5.0 every 5k. I tow and run it hard. 10k to 15k that some people do is crazy imho.

[@leejohnson2294]

good video , thanks

[@coleregan7115]

Seeing that oil just come flying out of the oil drain makes me think some technician just pissed off an engineer way too much one time.

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Lol

[@CliffWarren]

Because this has a cartridge oil filter up top, and the oil comes shooting out like a fire hose, this would be a good candidate for an oil extraction pump. No need to jack it up anymore.

[@tinyloaf6495]

Thank you -Tinyloaf’s Dad

[@ericblair1547]

First time I watched your video I saw the drain plug DUMP VALVE but the second time it didn't show again? Could/would you tell me what it was and POSSIABLE where to get one! Not for the dealers $50.00 oil change convenience BUT MINE & ALL SEEING THIS ( unless prohibited by ? Not to show/tell?). Thanks, that horizonal flood of ( hot? ) Oil convenvenced ME!! 😉😱

[@donnastokes9438]

So good

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Donna Stokes oh thanks Donna!

[@imfromcaliforniaimfromcali2893]

why not put the pump jack under just in case it slips off those two jacks and moves? Rather it crush the motor area than me

[@dompirrotta8540]

What are your thoughts on the 10-speed 2.7 scheduled for 2018? If you had to buy again would you bump up to the 3.5 TT? Thanks for your videos

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Domenico Pirrotta I think the 10 speed in the 2018 F150 is going to be awesome. I've heard nothing but good things about it. Also they're bumping up the torque on the two seven in 2018. but yeah I would definitely bump up to the 3.5! it has better pulling than any V8 and its class

[@ColdSmokes]

Domenico Pirrotta I have an 18' 2.7 F150. It's pretty good. The 10 speed can be a bit stupid and I'm patiently waiting for an update. Spend as much time as possible sitting in one as I've found the flat bucket seats to be the most uncomfortable in the industry by far.

[@worldbestsoldiers]

Those new 2.7 Ecoboost and 3.5 Ecoboost motors with plastic oil pans are fucking messy. Hate how it shoots out like a cannon ball.

[@ColdSmokes]

My Ford service manual says Six quarts of oil. Is the 2018 different??

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Coldsmoke I put 6 quarts in this one.

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Coldsmoke I think the editing makes it look like there is only 5 quarts going in... It shows me pointing at a 5-quart jug... But I put it one quart in before that too got it.

[@ernestoalcala5276]

And that's why you don't have to cut the old o-rings, you never know when you will need it... so keep it and the new filter is placed on the housing's cap first not in the engine.

[@09G8GT]

HI there. Just bought a new 2018 w 2.7. I also bought a new oil filter cap assembly(spare) since I change my own oil. I was wondering does the plastic rod that hold the oil filter come apart from the cap housing easily?The new oil filter cap come with the whole assembly including oil filter and o rings and all fit pretty tight together.

[@DS-TRUCKS]

09G8GT what??? I don't think it's supposed to come apart.

[@09G8GT]

DonnaSean so the rod and cap are together as one piece? Thanks..

[@DS-TRUCKS]

09G8GT yes...

[@09G8GT]

DonnaSean The reason why I ask was the part diagram from Ford show the cap and rod, oil filter and the 3 o rings are all separate part that are include in this oil filter cap assembly that I bought. Again thanks for sharing the video!

[@DS-TRUCKS]

09G8GT thanks for watching!

[@AbrahamGonzalez-wd7vt]

Love that WTF!!! 😆

[@kennyhart2699]

It is best to drain the oil in a 5 gallon bucket and just let the plug fall in when you release it or it will make a mess

[@southeasternclub9943]

Don't cut off the old o-rings with a blade into the part. You can accidentally nick the channel where the o-rings seat thereby causing a leak round the new o-ring. I use a hook-shaped tool to grab the o-ring and pull it up. Then it can be cut off with some side cutters.

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Southeastern Club good tip

[@RandyWHarris]

I strongly suggest you change the O-ring gasket on the oil drain plug, or replace the entire drain plug itself ON EVERY OIL CHANGE. They tend to leak and, if you're not careful, you'll lose enough oil to do engine damage. Mark my words - this will very likely be a TSB or even a recall. I'm dealing with an issue right now that could result in a new engine totaling $13,000+.

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Randy W. Harris good info thanks for sharing!

[@fullcend-tkm73]

I'm a technician at a Ford dealership and I do agree the drain plug is an issue and the pan itself is an issue

[@KellenN92]

I've had some issues with my original pan leaking, and last time I was at a lube place they told me I had a leak coming from the plug, so I had it replaced.... Good to know I'm not the only one.

[@tcb8889]

I was told at the dealer service station to use 5w 20 oil not 5w 30.

[@DS-TRUCKS]

todd check the owner's manual.

[@fullcend-tkm73]

2015 was one thing and I think 2016 it changed but either one is not going to hurt it

[@RedWingsninetyone]

That looks like a pain, but then again my truck is from 2008 so I guess that's the price of innovation. Can you do repeats of your mpg tests now that you have the 3.5L? It'd be interesting to see the comparisons, especially towing.

[@DS-TRUCKS]

RedWings-44 yeah. I already done the towing MPG test with the smaller trailer... Not with the boat yet.

[@RedWingsninetyone]

DonnaSean Awesome! Looking forward to seeing it. I'm trying to decide which engine I'd prefer but you're the only one I've seen who has been able to actually do a true real world test to make sandwiches comparison.

[@Tumi_n_Company]

You should really look into getting an aftermarket intake air filter! I have an AEM dry air filter and I love it!!

[@DS-TRUCKS]

I've been looking into them. they seen legit.

[@dieselrules4843]

Top o ring is tough. Don’t cut the old one!

[@OsbaldoOrtiz]

Use a 90 degree pick for the O-rings! Im a ford lube tech and it takes me about 10 min for a 2.7 oil change lol

[@mbrick]

Agreed, use a 90 degree pick to pull them right off. No reason to cut them and risk damaging the sealing surface under them. And I suggest silicone o-ring lubricant instead of oil or transmission fluid.

[@ReaperReef]

How can you do a oil change in 10 minutes when these engines need to sit 20 minutes so all the oil can drain down, you risk a overfill if you the jiffy lube style, this is assuming Ford is changing all the oil.

[@fullcend-tkm73]

SouperMonkey your right I'm A Master Diesel Mechanic for Ford. 15 min drain time and 15min drain back to verify propper oil level. Sometimes in the dealership we are rushed and at times we got to move and get the oil changes in and out so there is a tolerance of about a half a quart without any issues so it's not that serious to not wait but I still always do

[@BigDirtyBasterd]

OILGASIM!

[@DS-TRUCKS]

BigDirtyBasterd lol

[@koreymcintire3382]

Dude... My man, The WTF has me damn scream cry laughing

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Really? Lol

[@koreymcintire3382]

@@DS-TRUCKS Yes, that was hilarious

[@DS-TRUCKS]

@@koreymcintire3382 I need to get back to this format of video.

[@packratswhatif.3990]

Damn, this 2.7 L is using an inverted oil filter ???? No way to prime the oil filter before reinstalling it. Wonder why ford went to that design. Maybe because of the start-stop function and how the oil stays up top after stopping the engine. But it sure does seem to drain no problem, just get out of the way !!

[@Xixu.co.6]

Pre-filling the filter does almost nothing. And just about every cartridge filter faces down like that, they're an absolute bitch to change when they're the other way like on a volvo.

[@bryanmartinez6600]

There's a valve so once you loosen the filter it's drains to the pan and it's best to loosen the filter then drain. This cartridge oil filter was used from 2003.5-2010 in ford SuperDuty 6.0 and 6.4 diesel also known as International VT365 and MaxxForce 7.

[@MichaelJordan-hn4zd]

The new 3.5 Ecoboost has a regular oil filter that you just screw in

[@garrettlee4549]

Haha looks like that oil made a serious mess.

[@janetcotter4233]

Needed a little more lighting

[@DS-TRUCKS]

I know. I'm sorry.

[@aliabdallah102]

Not to sound like an asshole, but wouldn't make more sense to remove the old filter first? Cause the old oil in the filter housing will drain back into the pan

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Ali Abdallah idk...

[@DS-TRUCKS]

Ali Abdallah good obsurvation

[@fullcend-tkm73]

If you pull the filter first in some cases oil will come gushing out and it'll make a mess. Some of the lube techs at the dealership pull the drain plug first and then do the filter while it's draining so it doesn't come rushing out and then they let it drain for about 15 minutes before plugging the pan back up

[@MrBamboobanga]

Gosh I hate watching non car guys say things are weird.

[@bryanmartinez6600]

You should use Schaeffer's 9000 5W30 much better oil

[@DS-TRUCKS]

HERPY DERPEDY I never heard of that oil!?!

[@fiveohgod]

sounds like cheap beer

[@painterofraleigh2232]

Heck no I stick with My Silverado

[@fiveohgod]

stick with that 13 mpg too

[@dlg5485]

That is the dumbest drain plug design I've ever seen. I'm thinking about getting a 2.7 Ecoboost F-150 XLT Supercab this year and I was curious how difficult the oil change was and I'm disappointed. It's also sad to see Ford using a plastic oil pan. I've never seen a plastics oil pan on any vehicle. I wonder if the 2021 2.7 is the same design.

[@danmilesp]

Wtf is right, that oil plug is a JOKE!!!!!I made 2 of 6 qts in the pan! Better to take a 5gal bucket cut in half to catch oil seriously

[@brandonblack2095]

damn rookie ha that drain bolt is a mess

[@eddiekara2532]

You need motorcraft 5w20 oil not 5w30 you will ruin the engine

[@DS-TRUCKS]

I recommend anyone doing this stuff on their own check their owners manual.

[@mikesanchez9626]

Why would you tell people to use 5w20? These engines use 5w30 just look at the oil cap!

[@DS-TRUCKS]

i know right!

[@MichaelJordan-hn4zd]

My old Ford escape hybrid said 5w-20 but I used 5w-30 and got 300,000 miles out of it. I think you can go a step up, but not down

[@fullcend-tkm73]

Mike Sanchez between 15 and 16 if I remember correctly the oil viscosity changed but you're not going to actually do any damage to these engines I work on them everyday I am a Ford Tech