Ford 5.4L Engine Oil Change (1998 – 2009)

A Ford 5.4L Engine oil change is a simple way to keep your engine running in top shape. These engines and trucks were made for a fleet environment with performing maintenance in mind and are as simple as it gets. They are found in F150, F250, F350, E150, E250 & E350 trucks and vans. To find other Ford oil changes, visit this page.

Tools Needed:

• 16mm wrench or socket and ratchet
• Oil filter pliers or wrench
• Fluid drain pan with at least 7 quart capacity
• Engine oil fill funnel
• Clean rag

Parts Needed:

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• 7 quarts 5w20 engine oil – Motorcraft Semi-Synthetic recommended
• Oil filter Motorcraft FL820S

Ford 5.4L Engine Oil Change Procedure:

• Warm engine to operating temp to help oil drain easily and quickly
• Inspect engine oil on dipstick to verify no issues (low oil or discoloration)
• Loosen the oil pan drain plug and let oil drain into pan using the 16mm wrench or socket and ratchet
• Remove engine oil filter – use oil filter pliers if it is too tight to remove by hand (place a drain pan underneath it to make to catch excess oil that will drain)
• Install new engine oil filter
• Reinstall and tighten oil drain plug
• Fill with 6 quarts of engine oil with oil fill funnel and reinstall oil cap (Different trucks and set ups will require different capacities, start with 6 quarts and add more if needed)
• Start engine to let oil circulate (Check for any leaks or abnormalities while running) and shut engine back down
• Check engine oil & top off if necessary

This article is specific to Ford Trucks equipped with the 5.4L Triton engine found in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 model year trucks.