Draining:
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Loosen the rear skid plate bolts.
3. Remove the bolts and the rear skid plate.
4. Remove the oil pan drain bolt and drain the engine oil.
5. Install the oil pan drain bolt. Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
6. Remove the retainers and the position the LH side splash shield down for access to the oil filter.
7. NOTE: Use a commercially available 74/76mm – 15 flutes end cap oil filter wrench. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
8. Using brake cleaner, clean the drain troughs. Use Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B. Wipe the drain troughs clean.
Filling:
1. NOTE: Use a commercially available 74/76mm – 15 flutes end cap oil filter wrench. Lubricate the new engine oil filter sealing surface with clean engine oil and install.
Torque:
Stage 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
Stage 2: 180°
2. Position the LH side splash shield and install the retainers.
3. Install the rear skid plate and the bolts. Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm). Tighten the rear skid plate bolts. Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm).
4. Fill the engine with clean engine oil. SAE 5W-30 synthetic blend motor oil (6.2-Quarts).
About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station, one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and cross-country routes.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road tests contributed by owners worldwide. His work has been referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information rather than theoretical advice.
Jim’s hands-on experience includes long-distance overland travel, trail use, drivetrain and axle upgrades, suspension tuning, and platform comparisons across multiple Ranger generations. The content published on The Ranger Station is grounded in first-hand experience and community-verified data, not marketing claims or generic specifications.