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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the air cleaner and intake pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  3. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR AND REGULATOR article.


  1. Drain the engine oil.
  2. Remove and discard the oil filter.
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Filter
    G03920097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the threaded shaft and position the oil cooler aside.
    Fig 2: Identifying Threaded Shaft
    GF0005531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 2 bolts and position the cooling fan shroud onto the cooling fan.
    Fig 3: Identifying Cooling Fan Shroud And Retainers
    G03920100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the special tools.
    Fig 4: Identifying Special Engine Support Tools
    G04647876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. Remove the 16 bolts and partially lower the oil pan.
  2. Remove the 3 bolts and position the oil pump screen and pickup tube into the oil pan.
  3. Remove the oil pan and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
    • Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage.
    • Discard the oil pan gasket.
    • Discard the oil pump screen and pickup tube O-ring seal.
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