None of my local oil change shops have the EB oil filter in stock because they all say Ford has not released them outside of Ford dealerships yet. Surely there is a suitable replacement out there somewhere, right? Have any of you been able to convince these 10 min oil change places to use something else?

I would take my truck to the Ford dealership but it took them over an hour last time...no thanks!

 

Walmart sells the filter. Just hand it to the lube tech at your local oil change place and see if they will do it that way.

 

Our WM does not have them (I wish they would), but I ordered 5 or so at Tasca parts to make it worth the shipping cost. Still much cheaper than the local dealer.
Tim, how much are they at your Walmart?

 

Our 2001 & 2005 V10 Excursions, 2005 V6 Mustang, 2007 Mustang GT, 2000 & 2007 V6 Explorers, and my 5.4L 2010 SCAB all use(d) the same oil filter ... Purolator #PL24651. Are y'all saying the Ecoboost uses a different filter?

 

They're about $4.00-$4.50 each. The price of a typical MC filter sold at wallyworld.

 

Rock Auto has multiple options listed. The filter doesn't appear unique to the Ecoboost. It looks like the same filter fits a lot other Fords, as well as GM and Dodge/Ram products.

 

Just noticed...Tidewater is pretty well represented in this thread....

 

Yes and it seems to be growing.

 

Hope OP not trying to get the big oil filter (FL2055) Ford wanted us to use back in 2011 that cost's like $23...and later replaced with the current
FL-500S?

 

What brand of filter is a "FL-500S"? Is there a TSB saying it is an acceptable replacement?

 

FL is a designation for motorcraft filters.

 

The original filter on the vehicle from the factory is a FL 500S. Ford, came out with a one page insert for the owners manual stating to use the bigger FL 2055, but since recinded the change. You should have received something in the mail about it. I do not have the TSB about the change...sorry!

 

FORD AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR BULLETIN #11-049

To: (X) Motorcraft Warehouse Distributors
( ) Powertrain Distributors
( ) Motorcraft Battery Distributors
( ) Motorcraft Bulk Oil Distributors
( ) Accessory Distributors

Date: April 29, 2011

Subject: Stop Sale on FL2055 Oil Filter; Replaced by FL500S

Questions: Aftermarket Zone Manager


FL2055 REPLACED BY FL500S
FCSD has issued a Stop Sale & Return on the FL2055 Oil Filter for the new 2011 F150 EcoBoost engine.
· Ford Engineering Teams identified fit issues in using the FL2055, and have decided to discontinue this part number.
· The FL2055 has been replaced by the FL500S (Service Part Number AA5Z-6714-A/FL500S).
· Ford Dealership Parts Managers were notified of the change through DOESII message # 3593 on April 28, 2011.
· Ford Cataloging systems will be updated in the weeks that follow.
· The affected parts should be returned per the claiming instructions below.

RETURN INSTRUCTIONS / CLAIM INFORMATION:
WDs should to return all FL2055 Oil Filters (Service Part Number BU2Z-6731-A) as follows.

CLAIMS FOR THIS CONCERN MUST BE SUBMITTED BY June 1, 2011.
1. CREATE CLAIM THROUGH THE DOESII SYSTEM.
2. WAIT FOR PART RETURN AUTHORIZATION AND BARCODE RETURN LABEL BEFORE RETURNING
PARTS.
3. ONCE RETURN AUTHORIZATION IS ISSUED, RETURN PART TO SPECIFIED LOCATION.

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON ALL CLAIMS:
SHIPPER NUMBER - (ACTUAL SHIPPER NUMBER)
COMMENTS = FADB #11-049
RETURN REASON CODE = GI

This discussion is happening here:
EcoBoost Oil Filter going back to the FL-500-S - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans

 

It always was a strong Ford truck area, due in part to the now defunct Norfolk Assembly plant, it was in operation from 1925 to 2007.

 

I bought a package of 6 FL-500S filters on eBay for about $25 or so, IIRC. They are not hard to find.