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Jul 3, 2017 | 11:19 AM

nxtdiesel

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Is there a crush washer on the oil pan drain plug that needs to be replaced when changing the oil?

Jul 3, 2017 | 11:58 AM

Nick77584

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I didn't see one when I did the first change a few weeks ago. My old Land Rover has one and always forget to order one when I buy filters. PITA

Jul 3, 2017 | 02:40 PM

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From: Clayton, Georgia

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Originally Posted by Nick77584

I didn't see one when I did the first change a few weeks ago. My old Land Rover has one and always forget to order one when I buy filters. PITA

My old Land Rover has one too - 1973 Series III. I guess the Ford drain plug has a rubber seal integrated into it. My son's Fusion is like that, as I recall.

Good to get this info on oil specs and filter part number. I plan to do an oil change at 1000 miles and want to be ready.

Gotta get the darn truck first. Estimated delivery date 41 days away...

Jul 3, 2017 | 03:25 PM

First3Quarter

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O ring....

Jul 3, 2017 | 03:38 PM

bushpilot

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From: Tomball, Tx

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Originally Posted by Nick77584

I didn't see one when I did the first change a few weeks ago. My old Land Rover has one and always forget to order one when I buy filters. PITA

the ford drain plug uses an O-ring seated into the factory drain plug.

I recommend installing a quick drain valve and never have to work with a wrench (other than the oil filter wrench) again.
Fomoto Quick Change Valve, Ford 6.7L - LINK