F150 2.7 Oil Change (2015+)
The EcoBoost Ford F150 2.7 oil change is a simple procedure that can be easily done by anyone. With a unconventional plastic oil drain plug that you can remove by hand and a cartridge style oil filter, the oil change is different by no harder than any other. The cartridge style oil filter minimizes any mess from oil spilling out of the oil filter while the plastic oil drain plug is much easier to remove than typical style however the larger bore causes the oil to push out further and with more force than other drain plugs. This article is specific to 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 model year F150 trucks equipped with the 2.7L EcoBoost engine. For a similar article specific to F150 trucks equipped with the 3.3L engine, view this article.
Tools Needed:
- 27mm socket, extension (6”+) and ratchet for the oil filter housing
- 8mm socket and ratchet for the lower engine cover
- O ring pick
- Funnel
- Oil drain pan with at least 6 quart capacity
- Shop rags or towels
Parts needed:
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- Engine oil filter: Motorcraft FL2062 or equivalent aftermarket part
- Engine oil: 5W30 engine oil (6.0 quart capacity)
- Optional – Engine oil drain plug (only needed if it is found to be damaged or if oil is leaking past the O ring)
2015+ Ford F150 2.7 Oil Change Procedure:
- Park truck in a level spot and make sure the engine is up to operating temperature
- Check engine oil level to verify no prior issues such as oil consumption
- Remove oil fill cap
- Remove rear lower engine cover (below engine oil drain plug) if equipped using the 8mm socket and ratchet
- Drain the engine oil into the drain pan by squeezing the locking tabs on the plastic drain plug and twisting it counter clockwise
- Inspect drain plug to make sure it has no damage such as cracked plastic or worn O ring
- Reinstall drain plug once it has fully drained and reattach the rear lower engine cover
- Using the 27mm socket, ratchet and extension, remove the engine oil filter cap
- Remove and replace the engine oil filter cartridge and cap O ring
- Lubricate engine oil filter cap O ring with fresh engine oil and reinstall to engine oil filter housing
- Fill engine with 5.7 quarts of fresh engine oil using the funnel
- Reinstall engine oil fill cap
- Start engine, let the oil pressure build, and turn the ignition back to the OFF position
- Check oil level on the dipstick and top off if it is found to be low
