2.3L EcoBoost has a Metal Oil Pan and Drain Bolt

[rangerdanger]

While the oil filter may be difficult to access, I'm happy to report that the oil pan is a real metal pan, not plastic like on the F150. And on non-FX4 Rangers, I don't believe the drain bolt is blocked by any skid plate.

Edit: Never mind there is a plate covering access to the drain bolt, looks like it has 4 bolts that must be removed.

From 11:06 mark from 2019 Ford Ranger Review

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[Toytec]

This is becoming more well put together truck by the day. Well played Ford!

 

[Rinn69]

And on non-FX4 Rangers, I don't believe the drain bolt is blocked by any skid plate.

The Ranger in the video is a non-FX4, just a 4x4 Lariat. I remember seeing in the Frontline magazine, it stated that "4x4's will get skid plates".

 

[FLEngineer]

Skid plate will be 4 bolts; shouldn't put up much of a fight.

 

[tugger]

If that is the case four bolts to remove the skid is nothing. Removing the oil filter by tuning the front wheel is not an issue.As soon as I bring home my ranger I am replacing the oil with Mobil 1 or possibly letting the dealer replace the oil with full synthetic before delivery. My truck will arrive March 3rd. Lighting blue, lariat FX4,Tech package,spray in bed liner,tow package,tray type mats,mud flaps.

 

[rangerdanger]

Here's a photo of the skid plate held on by 4 bolts.

From 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat - Ultimate In-Depth Look in 4K

 

[FLEngineer]

The interesting thing is it appears the skid plate is present on both 2WD and 4WD.

 

[tugger]

I would assume to remove the skid would be easy, to get to the drain plug?

 

[RedlandRanger]

I would assume to remove the skid would be easy, to get to the drain plug?

It appears it is just 4 bolts, so it seems it is easy. I guess we will see once someone does their first oil change, though. What seemed like a horrible process doesn't seem too bad now.

 

[pannwfn]

If that is the case four bolts to remove the skid is nothing. Removing the oil filter by tuning the front wheel is not an issue.As soon as I bring home my ranger I am replacing the oil with Mobil 1 or possibly letting the dealer replace the oil with full synthetic before delivery. My truck will arrive March 3rd. Lighting blue, lariat FX4,Tech package,spray in bed liner,tow package,tray type mats,mud flaps.

That may not be a good thing to do as I think that this is some sort of break in oil. But the next oil change go synthetic.

 

[t4thfavor]

When I bought my Focus ST in 2012 I was told that break-in oil was no longer a thing. My dealer told me to change it in 2-3K miles. I changed it around 3K and had no issues with the engine while flogging it mercilessly, having it tuned for max power, and bolting all sorts of power adders and noise maker to it. I don't know if that's true or not, but I suspect modern oils are good enough for the job. Also Motorcraft synthetic blend is actually a very good oil. I use Mobil 1 because I do all my own changes, but Motorcraft is nothing to scoff at.

EDIT: On my last vehicle there was a skid plate blocking the drain plug, many owners installed a fumoto drain plug and rerouted the oil with a hose. You could reach up and open the drain, and the oil would go down the tube and into the pan. Might have to do that on this truck to avoid taking the skids off every other month (I drive a lot)

 

[Rinn69]

EDIT: On my last vehicle there was a skid plate blocking the drain plug, many owners installed a fumoto drain plug and rerouted the oil with a hose. You could reach up and open the drain, and the oil would go down the tube and into the pan. Might have to do that on this truck to avoid taking the skids off every other month (I drive a lot)

Having the skid plate covering the Fumoto drain valve definitely makes me more at ease. I've looked at them many times, but never got one...this could be the ideal scenario for it's usage.

 

[Doc]

The Ranger in the video is a non-FX4, just a 4x4 Lariat. I remember seeing in the Frontline magazine, it stated that "4x4's will get skid plates".

Having the skid plate covering the Fumoto drain valve definitely makes me more at ease. I've looked at them many times, but never got one...this could be the ideal scenario for it's usage.

Does the xl have a plastic pan?

 

[RedlandRanger]

When I bought my Focus ST in 2012 I was told that break-in oil was no longer a thing. My dealer told me to change it in 2-3K miles. I changed it around 3K and had no issues with the engine while flogging it mercilessly, having it tuned for max power, and bolting all sorts of power adders and noise maker to it. I don't know if that's true or not, but I suspect modern oils are good enough for the job. Also Motorcraft synthetic blend is actually a very good oil. I use Mobil 1 because I do all my own changes, but Motorcraft is nothing to scoff at.

EDIT: On my last vehicle there was a skid plate blocking the drain plug, many owners installed a fumoto drain plug and rerouted the oil with a hose. You could reach up and open the drain, and the oil would go down the tube and into the pan. Might have to do that on this truck to avoid taking the skids off every other month (I drive a lot)

If you end up doing this, I'd be interested in seeing photos of it. It is an interesting idea. Never heard of those fumoto drain plugs before. I'm wondering if you would be able to get your hand above the skid plate to open the drain plug.

 

[rangerdanger]

If you end up doing this, I'd be interested in seeing photos of it. It is an interesting idea. Never heard of those fumoto drain plugs before. I'm wondering if you would be able to get your hand above the skid plate to open the drain plug.

I’ve used Fumoto valves before, they work great and you don’t have to remove drain bolts or replace crush washers ever again.

I’ve never put them on a truck becuase I was worried one bad hit & off it would come, but the factory skid plate should stop that.

http://www.fumotousa.com/

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