Oil Change

Replace engine oil and filter on the 2011-2014 Ford F-150 with 5.0L Coyote V8 engine. This routine maintenance procedure involves draining old oil, replacing the spin-on oil filter, and refilling with fresh synthetic blend oil.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Engine oil filter (spin-on type) × 1 — Motorcraft FL-820S or equivalent
• Oil drain plug crush washer × 1 — Use OEM specification

Fluids

• Motorcraft 5W-20 Synthetic Blend — 7.5 qt

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level surface and engage parking brake
2. If engine is cold, run for 2-3 minutes to warm oil slightly for better drainage (optional)
3. Allow engine to cool for at least 30 minutes if previously operated
4. Raise front of vehicle with floor jack and secure on jack stands at manufacturer lift points
5. Remove skid plate if equipped (4WD models typically have protective skid plates)

Procedure

1. 1

   Remove skid plate if equipped
   If your 4WD F-150 is equipped with a front skid plate, remove the mounting bolts using a 13mm socket. Store bolts in a secure location. The skid plate may require support as the last bolts are removed due to weight.
2. 2

   Position drain pan and locate drain plug
   Locate the oil drain plug on the passenger side of the oil pan at the rear. Position your drain pan directly under the drain plug. The oil will initially stream out at an angle toward the rear of the vehicle, so position the pan accordingly.
   ⚠Oil may still be warm. Test temperature of oil pan with back of hand before touching drain plug.
3. 3

   Remove oil drain plug
   Using a 13mm socket or box wrench, loosen the drain plug slowly. Once loose, quickly unscrew by hand while maintaining upward pressure to prevent oil from spilling prematurely. Remove the plug completely and allow oil to drain fully into the pan. This typically takes 5-10 minutes for complete drainage.
   ⚠The drain plug and oil stream will emerge with force. Keep hands clear of the oil stream to avoid contact with hot oil.
4. 4

   Inspect and prepare drain plug
   While oil drains, inspect the drain plug threads for damage. Remove and discard the old crush washer from the drain plug. Install a new crush washer onto the drain plug. Wipe the drain plug sealing surface on the oil pan with a clean rag.
   ℹ️Always replace the crush washer. Reusing the old washer can result in oil leaks.
5. 5

   Install drain plug
   Once oil drainage has slowed to an occasional drip, thread the drain plug with new crush washer into the oil pan by hand to ensure proper thread engagement. Tighten to specification using a torque wrench.
   Torque spec

   Oil Drain Plug35 Nm (26 lb-ft)
6. 6

   Locate and access oil filter
   The spin-on oil filter is mounted on the driver side of the engine block, toward the front. It is accessible from underneath the vehicle. Position the drain pan under the oil filter location as residual oil will drain when the filter is removed.
7. 7

   Remove old oil filter
   Using an oil filter wrench if necessary, rotate the oil filter counterclockwise to loosen. Once broken free, unscrew by hand. Keep the filter upright as you remove it to minimize spillage. Allow remaining oil to drain from the filter mounting surface.
   ℹ️The filter contains approximately 0.5 quart of used oil. Keep it upright during removal and disposal.
8. 8

   Prepare filter mounting surface
   Clean the filter mounting surface on the engine block with a clean rag. Inspect the surface for any remnants of the old filter gasket and remove completely. Verify no debris or old gasket material remains.
9. 9

   Install new oil filter
   Lightly coat the rubber gasket on the new oil filter with clean engine oil. Thread the filter onto the mounting boss by hand, turning clockwise. Once the gasket makes contact with the mounting surface, tighten an additional 3/4 turn by hand. Do not use the filter wrench for installation.
   Torque spec

   Oil Filter (Spin-On)20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Reinstall skid plate if equipped
    If the skid plate was removed, lift it into position and install all mounting bolts. Tighten bolts in a cross pattern to specification using a torque wrench.
11. 11

    Lower vehicle and fill with oil
    Lower the vehicle from jack stands to the ground. Locate the oil filler cap on the driver side valve cover. Remove the cap and insert a funnel. Add 7 quarts of Motorcraft 5W-20 synthetic blend engine oil initially. Wait 30 seconds for oil to settle, then check the dipstick level.
12. 12

    Check and adjust oil level
    Remove the engine oil dipstick (orange handle on passenger side of engine), wipe clean, reinsert fully, and remove again to check level. The oil level should be between the MIN and MAX marks. Add oil in small increments (0.25-0.5 quart) as needed to bring level to the upper portion of the acceptable range. Total capacity is 7.5 quarts with filter.
    ⚠Do not overfill. Excessive oil can cause increased crankcase pressure and potential seal damage.
13. 13

    Install oil filler cap
    Once oil level is correct, reinstall the oil filler cap. Tighten by hand until snug. The cap should be hand-tight only.
14. 14

    Start engine and check for leaks
    Start the engine and allow it to idle for 1-2 minutes. The oil pressure warning light should extinguish within 2-3 seconds. Observe the engine oil pressure gauge to verify normal pressure. Shut off the engine and immediately inspect under the vehicle for leaks at the drain plug and oil filter.
    ⚠If oil pressure warning light remains illuminated for more than 5 seconds, shut off engine immediately and investigate cause.

Reassembly

1. After confirming no leaks, allow engine to sit for 5 minutes for oil to settle into the pan
2. Perform final oil level check with dipstick and adjust if necessary
3. Wipe any spilled oil from engine and undercarriage components
4. Reset oil life monitoring system using instrument cluster menu if equipped

Verification

• Verify oil level is between MIN and MAX marks on dipstick with engine off and vehicle on level ground
• Confirm no oil leaks present at drain plug or oil filter after test run
• Verify oil pressure gauge shows normal pressure during idle (typically 20-40 PSI at idle when warm)
• Confirm oil filler cap is properly seated and secure
• Document mileage and date of oil change for maintenance records

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