2.7 DIY maintenance / complexity?

[danthemanc1]

First off, I’m an absolute nugget and I appreciate your time reading this. I’m looking at my first F-150 purchase, focusing on 2.7s and 3.3s…I think I like what I’ve read about the 2.7s reliability and efficiency.

in the past I’ve owned naturally aspirated Ford 3.0, Chrysler 3.6, and Honda 2.4s. I strive to do my own fluids, brakes, alternators, water pumps, spark plugs, etc. However I’ve never rebuilt a top end or worked with turbos.

From what I’ve read here, elsewhere, watching YouTube how-tos, etc, is that the 2.7 is a surprisingly maintainable motor for the “above average but still amature cheap@$$” dude who buys used and runs his stuff into the grave.

Is my assumption correct? or is my first turbo encabulator breakage going to send me straight to the dealer?

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[Mt.F150..]

I like the 2.7 but the plastic oil pan a oil plug are a drag...

 

[Porpoise Hork]

Just get a vacuum oil extractor that draws the oil out from the dipstick tube. The kind you connect to an air compressor run around $70. Then it's a snap to drain them out when done.

 

[KBKEITH]

And your oil filter is on top and couldn't be easier to change.

 

[Goldeneye36]

And your oil filter is on top and couldn't be easier to change.

I don't know why more engines aren't designed like this. Every Ford I've owned except a Taurus 3.5 has had the oil filter in a PITA location. My wife's Outback has it on the top and it makes oil changes a breeze.

 

[KBKEITH]

I don't know why more engines aren't designed like this. Every Ford I've owned except a Taurus 3.5 has had the oil filter in a PITA location. My wife's Outback has it on the top and it makes oil changes a breeze.

My first 2.7 was in 2016. The engine was pretty new at the time and I knew little about it. I was very surprised to learn of the top-mounted filter. Sure makes the job easier.

 

[956AvalanchePlat1]

Absolutley nothing wrong with the 2.7 its a great engine from my experience. Had a 2018 for 80,000 miles and not a single engine issue. Plastic oil pan and all never any problems either. Yes the top mounted filter was great as well. Only thing i hated during oil changes was the antiroll bar right in front of the oil drain hole so couldnt let it just spill out without a mess but theres solutions for that now

 

[Highway 11]

The 2.7 is a great engine for basic maintenance. It's about on par with my wife's old Subaru and much better than going through the front left wheel well on her 2.3 Bronco.

To avoid the oil gushing out and hitting the sway bar, pull the plug out halfway and hold it there until most of the oil has drained. 2024+ I believe the plug has been moved to avoid this problem. I replace the o-ring on the plug every change, I believe it's a Viton 208 and they're cheap.

I don't believe vacuuming the oil out of the dipstick works well on this engine. There's a check valve on the bottom of the dipstick tube - it conversely takes 15 or so minutes after parking to get an reading.

I'm weird - I prefer cartridge filters over canisters. But it needs a little more work on your end.

 

[Billflangjr]

First off, I’m an absolute nugget and I appreciate your time reading this. I’m looking at my first F-150 purchase, focusing on 2.7s and 3.3s…I think I like what I’ve read about the 2.7s reliability and efficiency.

in the past I’ve owned naturally aspirated Ford 3.0, Chrysler 3.6, and Honda 2.4s. I strive to do my own fluids, brakes, alternators, water pumps, spark plugs, etc. However I’ve never rebuilt a top end or worked with turbos.

From what I’ve read here, elsewhere, watching YouTube how-tos, etc, is that the 2.7 is a surprisingly maintainable motor for the “above average but still amature cheap@$$” dude who buys used and runs his stuff into the grave.

Is my assumption correct? or is my first turbo encabulator breakage going to send me straight to the dealer?

 

[Billflangjr]

Have had 3 2.7 no problems !!

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