1K Oil Change

[2024S650]

I just did the first oil change for the 2.3 Ecoboost. It baffles me that Ford could not design a secondary panel that is removed just for the oil and filter. The oil filter and drain pan bolt for the 2.3 are very close together, one panel could easily cover these two items. The V8 would be harder but Im sure possible. Removing 17 7mm bolts and 5 additional fasteners is just poor design. Granted, it comes on and off fairly easy with a clip tool and Milwaukee Driver with 7mm socket. Hardest part was finding the prescribed filter for the 2.3 Ecoboost, at present the dealer is the only place I could find the correct Motorcraft FL2127.

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[SAL-E]

I did mine 2 weeks ago. I agree that it wouldn't have taken much effort or cost to have a much smaller removable panel at the back to facilitate oil changes. Other than that, an easy job.

 

[jesuschristsupercar]

Does anyone know if the Dark Horse takes more oil than a GT?

 

[Skye]

Does anyone know if the Dark Horse takes more oil than a GT?

Page 371 of the 2024 Owner's Manual says 10 quarts, 5.0 liter. It does not differentiate between GT and DH.

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[Deleted member 60890]

My dealer with my concurrence converted my Ford points awarded to me for buying the 24’ GT Convertible into oil changes that can be used at any dealership. The value is $210.00.

I was told by the dealer the Ford points can be used for anything however, I used mine for oil changes.

 

[highvoltage]

Manual actually says 9.6 qts

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