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Just got a 2014 XLT with the 5.0. I noticed 2 drops of oil this morning on the carport. Oil is seeping around the drain plug. The plug appears to have a teflon seal. Is this the correct seal? My previous 5.4 had an o-ring seal.
Edit - my mistake for not actually touching the washer, just remembering it. I have the plug in a bag because I also installed a Fumoto valve. There is a washer between the plug and the truck, and it's smaller than the plug, so I don't know how you'd see it installed to determine what it is. I didn't open my bag and poke at it, but it is clearly not copper.
Last edited by Ricktwuhk; Dec 10, 2016 at 07:49 AM.
there is no separate copper washer on the drain plug in any late-model F150. they just have a rubber seal built into the drain plug and they usually deteriorate over time.
During next oil change, perhaps consider replacing OEM drain plug with a Fumoto Valve as many of us have done. Shown below (6.2L with RCI skid oil drain access plate) with fiber washer. I ordered with optional locking feature and also have a capped piece of tubing to ensure no accidental leakage. That's definitely overkill, which seems is my tendency...
During next oil change, perhaps consider replacing OEM drain plug with a Fumoto Valve as many of us have done. Shown below (6.2L with RCI skid oil drain access plate) with fiber washer. I ordered with optional locking feature and also have a capped piece of tubing to ensure no accidental leakage. That's definitely overkill, which seems is my tendency...
What he said. Oil changes are a breeze and no wear and tear removing the plug all the time. First mod a do it yourselfer should do. My part number was F-107N
Last edited by crazydubc; Dec 10, 2016 at 01:14 AM.
The Fumoto valve in most cases greatly simplifies oil change at home BUT some dealers and shops frown on them because they drain much slower than removing the plug. also in some applications the Fumoto valve will not allow a complete drain because the opening in the valve is slightly above the bottom of the sump.
Note so far the Fumoto valve is NOT compatible with new composit oil pans with tool less quarter turn plastic plugs.
Last edited by bubbabud; Dec 10, 2016 at 10:39 AM.
Just got a 2014 XLT with the 5.0. I noticed 2 drops of oil this morning on the carport. Oil is seeping around the drain plug. The plug appears to have a teflon seal. Is this the correct seal? My previous 5.4 had an o-ring seal.
my eco 3.5 2014 leaks ( seeping ) from the oil pan drain plug since the very beginning. I have replaced the plug twice with not much success. I will modify it to receive a plug with a copper washer next time
Oil pan drain plug
