How to change oil on a 2019+ Ford Ranger 2.3 Ecoboost "The Easy Way"

Tools required:
Trim removal tool "miracle tool"
15mm wrench or 15mm Socket/ratchet
Oil filter wrench if needed
Oil drain pan
Rags if needed
6.2qts 5w30 engine oil
Motorcraft FL910 oil filter or equivalent
Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only. I, Fomoco1320, am not responsible for any malpractice or mechanical damage to any vehicle. This video is to show how to perform vehicle maintenance. If you do not understand any of it always refer to your vehicle owners manual for more information. What you do or don't do to your vehicle is your responsibility. Thank you for watching!

[@AStanton1966]

Holy cow, I was amazed to see an actual metal oil pan on this Ford.

[@rockyeshom8370]

Pretty straight forward, thanks. Bit better than another video showed.

[@chriscon8463]

Thank you! I got a ‘23 XL in Dec…it’s a nice little truck! I may go full-synthetic because of the turbo…haven’t decided yet. Also, I’ll probably do the 1st oil change at 1,000 miles right after break-in.

[@Donjo58]

Thanks, this really helped finding and replacing the oil filter.

[@basstobasscookingbrentbabi5411]

Just bought my Lariat FX4-Thank you for the heads up!

[@nickcooper268]

Not sure if it’s because I have the Tremor model but there is no room to get any sort of tool in there to get the filter out. Best solution was to go get a oil filter cup and a ratchet with a extension. Hope this helps.

[@AdamNicholasSievers]

Best video on the oil change I've found

[@willie9397]

for those doing their own oil changes and dont have a torque wrench use a marker and put 2 dots one on the bolt on the pan next to each other, line them up should be close enough but use a box end wrench so you can see the marks and go slowly

[@TruthOverLies]

Good, simple explanation. Thank you!

[@qucate]

Thank you. I need all the help I can get with my new Ranger...

[@1976axerhand]

on turbo engine you should always use full synthetic, also was this the 1st oil change done ? at 10k miles.. i have a 2020 xlt and will be changing the oil every 5k miles, oil is alot cheaper than a new engine

[@Stoff1]

Why not change it more often at 2500 miles?

[@billydecker9396]

Why not use the recommended oil from the manufacturer? Does that void the warranty when you go by their specifications?

[@1976axerhand]

@@billydecker9396 it only voids the warranty if you use the wrong grade of oil. Say 5w 30 use that but in full synthetic not the non synthetic blend.

[@vr4787]

engineers never take ease of maintenance into consideration these days.

[@office1055]

That's because they went to college and have no experience in the real world

[@WallaceHumperdink]

looks pretty easy to me....

[@lesterparker1594]

@@WallaceHumperdink yea it’s not that bad

[@MrCherrygrovedude]

How much easier of an oil change can you get? Lol

[@lesterparker1594]

@@MrCherrygrovedude I mean it kind of sucks having to remove the wheel well to get to the filter. I guess it could be easier.

[@Agumon5]

For the record folks, there is no skid plate removal if you have the base truck, or one of the more base level trims.

[@brilwiljeff]

You can use an offset funnel to drain a 4x4

[@sevenskulls1]

Awesome, thanks!

[@footpathjunkies1051]

how can you turn the tires to the right if its up on ramps ???

[@frandanco6289]

Footpath Junkies --- I know, it's been a year.. You don't need to turn the tires...I just used long extensions, a 74.5 mm diameter oil filter socket with a 3/8 drive square hole in the center of it.... Add a small flexible socket part, the filter remover, snake this all the way up to the sideways filter, push it on, turn to the left.. I also use this to final tighten the new oil filter that I prefilled, .. The ford box for this F910S oil filter says to tighten 3/4 more after it engages the engine.. This is on a 2022 Ranger Lariat..

[@BerettaM9USAF]

Great video! Doing my 1st LOF on mine today...As much as a pain in the A** as vehicles have become I keep doing most of my maintenance b/c I've had too many instances where b/c of weather, work schedule etc I take it in: make appointment in advance, sit and wait, have some Shi* Weasel try and sell me a mud flap rotation, nitrogen in my tires, etc. Get home and find out the oil cap is missing [oil all over engine bay], bent pinch weld, hanging deflector [missing bolts], over/under filled oil, interior dirty at door/steering wheel/arm rest. Stripped lug nuts, lugs WAY over torqued...so its sadly just easier to do it myself. I have had a few really good service experiences at private shops as well as dealerships. I grew up in automotive, in HS we would get reemed if we did not put a plastic seat & wheel cover w/paper floor mat in a car before we got in it. If we were dirty we would ask one of the cleaner guys or one of the bosses/writers up front [those sally's never got dirty] to pull it out. I was a kid then BUT we gave a Shi*... It was not uncommon to get a bunch of tips from customers, we could always tell a car 'guy' or 'girl'. Well kept car, clean etc. those folks appreciated good service and would slip you a few x-bucks on their way out. THOSE DAYS ARE PRETTY MUCH OVER.

[@DADSGARAGE-ip7th]

You forgot to mention crank it on flood mode! Very important

[@gr3513]

hope to see more Ford ranger videos

[@CookieManCookies]

Nice video, but where's the part where you lift the hood and check the oil first?? :O

[@itsoundzgood]

Whats the point if you're fixing to drain it all out anyways? Lol

[@frandanco6289]

@@itsoundzgood Well, wouldnt you want to know if the oil level is too high or too low?? Smell the old oil to see if a lot of gas is getting into the oil??

[@groot5441]

I found this “Reinstall and tighten oil drain plug using 15mm wrench (oil drain plug torque is 20 lb ft if a torque “

[@groot5441]

This on 2019 ranger

[@danbarosh2942]

Thx ya answered all my ??????? great vid and talk

[@nelsonlopez4695]

Than you

[@tomsimmonds9598]

THE LAST TIME I DID THIS, THE "0" RING FROM THE OLD OIL FILTER STAYED STUCK TO THE OIL FILTER HOUSING, IF I HAD MISSED THAT AND PUT THE NEW ONE ON, ON TOP OF THE OLD OIL RING, THERE WOULD BE A LEAKY MESS

[@CookieManCookies]

Good point bruther, maybe next time pay more attention!!!11

[@WallaceHumperdink]

@@CookieManCookies he noticed it....can't pay much more attention than that ;)

[@jonathanfreeman7761]

ADIDAS...🤘

[@mike945211]

Do you recommend changing the filter first then drain the oil, because all of my older cars i've always changed the oil first then the oil filter last

[@itsoundzgood]

It doesn't really matter honestly. Do what you feel is best

[@rydfree]

On engines with a top mounted oil filter you should change the filter first as the oil from the filter drains into the pan . On side or bottom mounted filters it really doesn't matter as the old oil is going to be mostly in the filter or on the floor :)

[@HomerSimpson514]

I didn't even need to crank wheel to get to filter

[@darringusko8539]

Couldn't help but notice Korn "A.D.I.D.A.S." playing in the back ground.

[@chriscardenas3802]

Valvoline quick lube literally went full guerilla on my oil drain plug and I couldn't even get it off at all

[@pauldonnelly6691]

Can you change the filter from the bottom with your hand?

[@itsoundzgood]

No. The drip tray is in the way.

[@frandanco6289]

No, just reach over the top of the tire, remove the 5 little plastic push pins, ,get that splash guard out of the way, use your hand and turn the oil filter to the left, counter clockwise..

[@mechanicalpirate664]

In your professional opinion would you buy a ford ranger have not work on cars professionally in some time went to heavy equipment

[@itsoundzgood]

I personally like the new Ford Ranger. Has good power and fuel economy. I like the styling as well. Just a little pricey in my opinion.

[@Mr_Chris77]

Between the location of the oil filter on the Ranger and Colorado, the more I'm leaning towards the old ass Frontier. Everything is on the bottom and accessible. Freaking ridiculous what engines have become to even change the oil.

[@office1055]

That's because they went to college and have no experience in the real world

[@daveh7945]

just traded my hunk of junk frontier for a ranger. that check engine light never went off. mpg was nowhere near what was promised. every seal leaked on the engine. transfer case leaked. bracket holding the bed down broke. it only had 108k miles on it

[@WallaceHumperdink]

turn the wheel to the right, use a philips to remove the tabs, unscreen filter, new one in, done. I didn't need to remove my skid plate. Clean job. No oil mess. Everything tight. Easy peasy. Last thing I would buy a vehicle for is ease of oil changes.

[@RaulGarcia-cg3vn]

Well..I think it's much simpler than my taco tbh..the oil filter is just a cartridge now..plus to get to oil filter you need to get skid plate out..purge housing before you unscrew..mess

[@andrewpolasek5524]

Wow is that a 3rd gen Taco? 2nd gens were the easiest oil change ever. Oil filter on top, and had its own drain hose. Ten minutes tops for the whole deal. Toyota has slipped a lot lately (and that's why I bought a Ranger).

[@RaulGarcia-cg3vn]

@@andrewpolasek5524 yes sir 3rd gen(2017)..its a mess honestly...I could probably do it..but honestly if they would of kept the second gen design would of been nice..how dob you like your ranger bro? Do you do the oil changes yourself? How is it when loaded/pulling?

[@andrewpolasek5524]

@@RaulGarcia-cg3vn I love the Ranger, and yes do my own oil changes, they are still pretty easy. The 2nd gen Taco was a very good truck but 16-ish mpg was not. The Ranger gets 20-24 and pulls the boat like it's not there. Other likes are 10 speed trans, 4 wheel discs and lots of tech. Super quiet and hauls ass when you need it. Seriously nice vehicle, I recommend it highly.

[@BAYAREAMX]

Great video! Just one question, what is an ole change?

[@Oakleyworld]

If you don't understand what he meant then you must be the dumbest person on earth.

[@lucashack5318]

Don't fire the truck up after you've changed the oil. Just turn the key to electric so the oil gets pulled in.

[@andrewpolasek5524]

Huh? Pulled in by what? To my knowledge the Ranger uses a mechanical oil pump, not electric.

[@lucashack5318]

@@andrewpolasek5524 I was told you had to half-turn the ignition for a minute so fresh oil gets pulled into the new oil filter. That might not be right though. That's just what I was told.

[@pmaint1]

​@@lucashack5318 Please don't listen to that person who told you that. It's a mechanical oil pump just like all vehicles.

[@chejoescalante3113]

Good idea take the oil filter first you don’t need two pans 😂...! And 6 quarts be fine ...?

[@brianwashere7966]

That's a whole lot of fan boy right there. Those clips are a PIA without one of those tools. Additionally, there are all sorts of drain channels on the left side of the engine. Look for the one hovering about 4" above the sway bar or things get messy. I've seen a lot of dumb designs in my life and of course they are almost always Euro trash cars but this is right up there with them. GJ FURD!

[@itsoundzgood]

I believe I covered the part about the drain channel unless I messed up and forgot one I didnt know about lol idk I'm not perfect 😂

[@willie9397]

@@itsoundzgood some people are here just to complain even though they would never own this vehicle they should probably stick to painting their nails lol getting a little dirty bothers some of these back yard mechanics

[@frandanco6289]

Brian washere - still has a Big Wheel.... Hopes to get a used Moped someday..

[@glenn6229]

Will the Oil Pump loose prime if you take too long draining the oil too long

[@heavyhittr]

No. That’s the Aussie models doesn’t apply to the US models. I know this applies to their diesel model but it doesn’t apply for a USA spec gas engine.

[@fstrickland58]

do you recommend the ford ranger 2019? how many miles does it have so far? thanks.

[@KT_keeper]

Why why why 6.2 quarts oil? They hate us. Why cant it be 6 or 7 quarts. In full quart increments.

[@Riki-eu1zt]

Uhh, drain oil, then pull filter and replace, then reset life.

[@Trumplican]

it's not bad at all the worst part is the oil filter which really isnt bad except the cheap plastic doohickeys

[@itachir8290]

It easier to just remove the tire rather than having to squeeze in-between the body and the tire. Also, it takes 5.8ish quarts last i checked the dip stick

[@WallaceHumperdink]

no squeezing involved....it's the length of your forearm away at best

[@nephewbob7264]

Every time you change your oil, you should also be rotating your tires, so why not remove the filter with the wheel off? Much easier.

[@briangt1013]

Dealer never gave me engine cover

[@Meatwadk6]

brian gt101 is your truck a Lariat? It’s the only one that comes with the cover.

[@briangt1013]

@@Meatwadk6 no xlt fx4

[@frandanco6289]

bruab gt101 - well then go to the parts dept and buy one??

[@gulielmi2002]

the drain plug has a specified torque not a range. it would be nice for you to say the exact torque spec specified

[@MrDavidelliottjr]

Why 6.2 quarts? Thats so stupid. Why they didnt make it 5 quart. So much easier

[@itsoundzgood]

Idk that's just what they call for on AllData

[@WallaceHumperdink]

lol really?

[@mrchezze84]

Why not just engineer the thing to take an even 6 quarts, that's just stupid

[@WallaceHumperdink]

you don't engineer things for an amount of lubrication. I can't even begin to think of what that headache would be

[@frandanco6289]

mrchezze84 - why dont you go out and actually engineer - anything ???? Oh, it takes a Lot of Math to even get a degree in engineering...

[@mrchezze84]

@@frandanco6289 someone engineered it to take the amount it does why not just increase it a bit

[@shaniarice1054]

Bad filter placement. Odd amount of oil . And skid plate needs to be removed on fx4. Bad design

[@shaniarice1054]

@Anthony Martin kinda defeats the purpose. All of those things i listed are not hard just annoying.

[@thomasmiller4585]

No because the oil shots out every where from right to left as the pressures goes down. Just take the four bolts off of the skid plate and remove it so you don't have a big mess to deal with.

[@daveh7945]

skid plate to protect the engine or easy oil change... it's your truck, leave it off if you don't want... better yet mail it to me

[@WallaceHumperdink]

I didn't have to remove my skid plate and the filter change was a breeze. If that stuff is annoying than you wouldn't want to be a millwright lol ;P

[@shaniarice1054]

@@WallaceHumperdink it is annoying compared to ls engines and my mustang

[@longjohn725]

Just take it to the dealer spring and fall.

[@jocalibusohump]

Not easy compared to other brand

[@tgamble1000]

Another reason I wouldn’t buy a Ford...

[@WallaceHumperdink]

What is?

[@tgamble1000]

@@WallaceHumperdink ...what idiot would design an engine where the oil filter is located behind the front wheel...

[@frandanco6289]

@@tgamble1000 - Agree it is not a great design, but it is all workable if you get a 74.5mm diameter oil filter socket, 1 flexible socket, attach to the filter socket,, then a really long extension to your ratchet, turn left to break the seal, there you go... It has a designed trough to carry the oil that comes out, so you have to find it and get the pan under that spot... I did it just fine.. This 2.3L Turbocharged engine is in a lot of vehicles and the oil filter is in a different place underneath... On this Ranger they apparently, could not find a place to put the filter underneath, so they did this... It's not hard to break the seal to take it off, and then after screwing the new filter in until it contacts metal, then, turn by hand tight, then use that filter socket to get it to 3/4 turn...

[@jtomtl]

Wtf Ford, they put the filler in that deep inside? What a idiot design

[@frandanco6289]

Tom Liu - sorry you have never heard of a Funnel.... Might want to google that sometime...

[@jtomtl]

@@frandanco6289 I know what a funnel is, still, the space to work with is too small, maybe everything is all good for you ford fanboys

[@frandanco6289]

@@jtomtl - Yes the space is not very tall to work in and kind of far back on the engine, I get it... Took me a few different funnels to get one that worked best to take the new oil... And no, everything is not always good for we that work on our own cars, for sure! :)

[@jtomtl]

@@frandanco6289 dude, a good design is easy access to the all the maintenance ports. Ford designer messed up, clearly they don’t change their own oil in their cars