why is the drain plug there
04-18-2018, 07:55 PM
#1
why is the drain plug there
No bashing Ford. Just why would they put the drain plug on the 2018, 5.0 engines, on the side of the oil pan where the oil will splash out on a cross member? I can't think of any reason why that would be there. I haven't seen it yet, don't have my new v8 yet, but the issue came up in this site.
04-19-2018, 09:57 AM
#2
Senior Member
Just why would they put the drain plug on the 2018, 5.0 engines, on the side of the oil pan where the oil will splash out on a cross member?
So far all my 5.0 oil changes have been done by the dealership, so its Ford's problem.
However if misery loves company, I've got the same issue on my Jeep XJ with the transfer case drain plug.
Same with my Cub Cadet lawn tractor's engine drain plug. An unbelievable oil change mess.
Both require just about an entire paper towel roll and a bunch of oil dry to clean up the messes.
04-19-2018, 10:02 AM
#3
Senior Member
You're complaining about a feature on a truck you don't yet own? 
Wow, can't wait to see what happens when you own it... You do know it's a plastic pan and a plastic plug right? OMG!
I had a vehicle where the oil filter was mounted right over the exhaust system, so the oil leaked onto the mesh area and then burned off for a while. I used to wrap newspaper around it, change the oil, and remove the newspaper. Was also fun working with a hot exhaust.
Usually the issues raised on a forum are way overblown, and a small percentage of users think they are issues. Focus on what's great about the vehicle, not what's not great about it, and you'll enjoy it more.
Wow, can't wait to see what happens when you own it... You do know it's a plastic pan and a plastic plug right? OMG!I had a vehicle where the oil filter was mounted right over the exhaust system, so the oil leaked onto the mesh area and then burned off for a while. I used to wrap newspaper around it, change the oil, and remove the newspaper. Was also fun working with a hot exhaust.
Usually the issues raised on a forum are way overblown, and a small percentage of users think they are issues. Focus on what's great about the vehicle, not what's not great about it, and you'll enjoy it more.
04-19-2018, 10:32 AM
#4
Official HTT Greeter
I don't have a clear answer. But being in the auto industry and dealing with the new model design teams. I can tell you that it was probably not intentional. Someone on the chassis team probably moved the crossmember because someone on the drivetrain, or body, or safety, or suspension, etc. design team requested it...Powertrain team looked at it and it didn't interfere with anything so "OK".
If this small issue was found in prototype testing they probably decided that if it became a real problem, it would be cheaper to just issue a memo or a special drain funnel to dealers to help prevent oily messes and speed up service times.
If this small issue was found in prototype testing they probably decided that if it became a real problem, it would be cheaper to just issue a memo or a special drain funnel to dealers to help prevent oily messes and speed up service times.
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04-19-2018, 12:58 PM
#5
You're complaining about a feature on a truck you don't yet own? Wow, can't wait to see what happens when you own it... You do know it's a plastic pan and a plastic plug right? OMG!
I had a vehicle where the oil filter was mounted right over the exhaust system, so the oil leaked onto the mesh area and then burned off for a while. I used to wrap newspaper around it, change the oil, and remove the newspaper. Was also fun working with a hot exhaust.
Usually the issues raised on a forum are way overblown, and a small percentage of users think they are issues. Focus on what's great about the vehicle, not what's not great about it, and you'll enjoy it more.
Wow, can't wait to see what happens when you own it... You do know it's a plastic pan and a plastic plug right? OMG!I had a vehicle where the oil filter was mounted right over the exhaust system, so the oil leaked onto the mesh area and then burned off for a while. I used to wrap newspaper around it, change the oil, and remove the newspaper. Was also fun working with a hot exhaust.
Usually the issues raised on a forum are way overblown, and a small percentage of users think they are issues. Focus on what's great about the vehicle, not what's not great about it, and you'll enjoy it more.
04-19-2018, 02:55 PM
#6
The worst car I had to change oil on was a 93 Chevy Lumina. The oil filter was inside the oil pan. After draining the oil you had to take the 7” or so diameter plug out of the bottom of the pan. When that dropped, the oil in the cup of it would go all over the place no matter how level you tried to keep it when lowering it. Then, you had to take a pair of pliers to pull the filter off using a tab at the bottom of the filter. You guessed it, more oil all over the place. Took it to an oil change place after doing that a few times. First time there, the guy pulled that cast iron plug out and dropped it in the oil pan. Blue smoke came out from underneath the car and not because it was burning oil.
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04-19-2018, 07:10 PM
#7
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04-19-2018, 07:22 PM
#8
My 5.0 has a metal pan and the drain in the right place,,,,2013 
Wanna really bash Ford...go chg the filter on my wifes 2016 Escape Eco...what a fricken nightmare...
Wanna really bash Ford...go chg the filter on my wifes 2016 Escape Eco...what a fricken nightmare...
04-24-2018, 12:22 PM
#10
Junior Member
Another thing that sucks about the drain plug on the new f150's is it is only a 1/4-1/2 turn plastic drain plug that is huge. When you take it out you may as well open up a damn garden hose. Very poor design for the oil drain on the new f150's. I do miss that part of my 2013 f150...LOL