Plastic Oil Drain Plug Change

[anile_eight]

I wanted to see what folks here do... I made a pole to help keep track of their thoughts so please fill it in and if you have additional comments of course they are welcome.

 

I have always replaced the (in my previous vehicles) the copper crush washer every single oil change but I can only find the plastic drain plug and o-ring and not just the o-ring. Granted I think its maybe $10 for it but I was under the assumption that even the dealer doesnt change out the plug.

 

Personally, Ive done three oil changes (17,000 miles now) and have yet to swap the plug (never leaked) but am thinking about doing it for #4...

Edited October 7, 2018 by anile_eight

[todd92]

I've never replaced a crush washer or gasket on any car I've owned, I do all service myself. Never had an issue.

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

9 FT4Z-6675-C Oil Pan
2.7 LITER
$96.40 $66.52
10 FT4Z-6730-A Drain Plug
2.7 LITER
$3.20 $2.21

[1004ron]

I've got 31K miles on it and done six oil changes, most by myself, and have no issues with the original plastic drain plug and its O-ring.

 

I have a new one on hand just in case I find the need to replace it at one of the oil changes in the future.

[evh]

2009, 220,000 miles, drain plug has never been replaced.

[anile_eight]

Thanks for all your thoughts so far!

[1004ron]

2009, 220,000 miles, drain plug has never been replaced.

Do you have a plastic plug on your 2009 ?

Edited October 7, 2018 by 1004ron

[1004ron]

I've never replaced a crush washer or gasket on any car I've owned, I do all service myself. Never had an issue.

How many oil changes have you done with the plastic piug and O-ring ?

[omar302]

Is the the plastic plug on the 2.7L ?

 

Yes. Plastic. Link to part.

[chefduane]

I use a Fumoto Drain Valve. Open it up, let the oil drain, then close it up. Never had a problem. Used them on my previous Explorers and now my Edge.

[todd92]

How many oil changes have you done with the plastic piug and O-ring ?

 

4 so far on my 2.7 F-150.

[1004ron]

2009, 220,000 miles, drain plug has never been replaced.

 

 

Do you have a plastic plug on your 2009 ?

 

 

 

Yes. Plastic. Link to part.

Id didn't word that too well (now edited) - I meant to ask if his 2009 has the plastic drain plug.

Edited October 7, 2018 by 1004ron

[omar302]

 

 

 

 

Id didn't word that too well (now edited) - I meant to ask if his 2009 has the plastic drain plug.

2009 uses the old type regular drain plug.

https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-drain-plug-9l8z6730a

 

The gasket for the plug also comes seperately:

https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-drain-plug-gasket-f75z6734aa

[1004ron]

2009 uses the old type regular drain plug.

https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-drain-plug-9l8z6730a

 

The gasket for the plug also comes seperately:

https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-drain-plug-gasket-f75z6734aa

That's what I guessed, but wasn't sure, and in that case it's not really what this thread is about, i.e. the longevity of the plastic drain plug and its O-ring.

[anile_eight]

I use a Fumoto Drain Valve. Open it up, let the oil drain, then close it up. Never had a problem. Used them on my previous Explorers and now my Edge.

Where did you pick this up from?

[1004ron]

I use a Fumoto Drain Valve. Open it up, let the oil drain, then close it up. Never had a problem. Used them on my previous Explorers and now my Edge.

 

 

Where did you pick this up from?

I'm also keen to hear this, as I didn't know or expect that they have one for the 2.7L

[chefduane]

www.fumotooildrainvalve.com

 

I ran a make/model/year check and it looks like they do have one for the 2.7.

Edited October 7, 2018 by chefduane

[1004ron]

I use a Fumoto Drain Valve. Open it up, let the oil drain, then close it up. Never had a problem. Used them on my previous Explorers and now my Edge.

Judging from the below, you're not using that Furmoto on a 2.7L Edge.

 

www.fumotooildrainvalve.com

 

I ran a make/model/year check and it looks like they do have one for the 2.7.

All they show for the 2.7 is valves with 12mm-1.75 Threads, so they're not actually for the 2.7

 

https://www.fumotooildrainvalve.com/?target=model_product&modelId=567599

[akirby]

Chef Duane has a 2011 so he does not have a 2.7L.

[chefduane]

Correct. I have an '11 Ltd with the 3.5L. Sorry I did not make that clear.

[anile_eight]

Judging from the below, you're not using that Furmoto on a 2.7L Edge.

 

All they show for the 2.7 is valves with 12mm-1.75 Threads, so they're not actually for the 2.7

 

https://www.fumotooildrainvalve.com/?target=model_product&modelId=567599

 

Correct, they do not have one for the 2.7L twin turbo EB motor....

 

For Ford 2015 Edge 2.7L V6 Turbo

Unfortunately, this Edge uses a plastic proprietary plug. Better luck next time.

[WWWPerfA_ZN0W]

Time to 3D print that Fumoto LOL.

[rwf78155]

new drain plug..........adds 5 hp

[IWRBB]

You guys with 19s or late 18s, still have the plastic pan?

 

Ford went back to an aluminum pan on the late 2018 and 2019 3.5L Ecoboost engines after a bunch of leakage issues.

[anile_eight]

Wanted to see if anyone else had any thoughts on this. 

 

Did Ford change the pan material?