Rheller1

Has anyone found an oil filter relocation kit for the ecoboost yet? Might have to piece the parts together at this time, but was hoping for a kit. any help appreciated!

Mike831

The oil filter location on the ecoboost engine is just stupid.The oil from the filter always gets on the differential and the steering rack and wiring harness no matter how careful you are.Dont believe it?Take off the metal shield and watch where the oil goes next time you change your filter.I spend more time cleaning than actually changing the filter.I hope they redesign this soon.

MisterC

And what engineer designed the oil pan with the drain plug on the side?

rtpjunior

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I was thinking about doing the same thing on my 5.0.

Watt-maker

I haven't seen any kits yet but I'd sure be interested in one. In the meantime, I'm going to try using a cheap pie tin with some oil absorb pads. Coming up on the second oil change so I will try that out. Also got a Fumoto drain valve to install.

tuxedoblack11

Invest in a form-a-funnel!! You can shape it to any catch pan or funnel you need!

Fishhawk460

You should be able to put something together from Trans-dap. Build something custom and put it anywhere you want. Very easy.

Randymwv

Canton products has one, even the local parts houses can get you one. Put one on my last truck (Toyota Tundra), worked great. Filter change in about 2 minutes, no spills, no jacks, no ramps. Used to change filters every 5k, and oil (full synthetic) every 10k. That truck is still going strong at 150+k miles with zero oil consumption. When I do it on my 5.0, I'll invest in some good an fittings and lines.

SultanGris

Where would you put it? Sounds intriguing. I put a skid plate on mine and its harder to get at now, not impossible though.

Randymwv

Probably on the front of the radiator support bulkhead. Seems to be plenty of room. Hose length just adds oil capacity.