Oil Pan Components
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Pickup, 2011 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2011 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2011 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The following components make up the oil pan:
- The engine oil filter mount is attached to the oil pan. It contains the oil pressure sensor, the oil temperature sensor, and uses a spin-on style engine oil filter.
- The upper oil pan is a structural member of the powertrain assembly and contains the lower transmission mounting bosses.
- The lower oil pan contains a quarter turn quick release drain plug.
- The oil cooler is mounted externally to the upper oil pan and has a fastener that is accessed from the inside after the lower oil pan is removed.