I just bought a 2000 Expedition XLT 5.4
Just wanted to know if I should use Motorcraft Synthetic Blend Motor oil?
5W30 or 5W20?
Also does anyone use Rislone Engine Treatment?
Thanks ~Gage~

 

I always use full syn 5W20, the motorcraft should be fine. I would not use the engine treatment unless you really need it.

 

Use what the owners manual suggests.
Wal mart has the best price on Motorcraft filters and syn blend Motorcraft oil.
Some come in 5 qt bottles too.
Use only Motorcraft oil filters, and you will be good to go.

I use Castrol in all my trucks, but I will stay with Motorcraft in my 07 Explorer though.

 

I went from 10w 30 to 5w 30 and now to 5w 20. Biggest thing I noticed is oil consumption. The 10w 30 and the 5w 20 seem to burn it up the most (maybe even more with the 5w 20), with the 5w 30 requiring little or no addition on a 5k mile oil change. You're in a cold area, so you might want to give the semi-syn 5w 20 a try. I think I'll go back to the 5w 30 at the next change.

Only problems we've had with ours has been minor things with the air ride suspension: replaced a faulty connector and put in a new pump. Oh yeah, had to put a new alternator in too. We have just 47k on ours now...

Good luck with your new ride!

 

Your model year uses 5w-30.

 

By this Ford TSB below, your vehicle apparently is approved for 5W-20, which is supposed to improve mileage. I switched from 5W-30 to 5W-20 on my 5.4 and did notice an increase in mileage; and I use only the Motorcraft approved synth blend 5W-20 and an approved Ford oil filter. I gave up on using anything else back at about 40k. It runs fine on 5W-20. BTW, forget about Rislone.


Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
Article No.
02-1-9

01/21/02

ENGINE - ENGINE OIL - RECOMMENDED
APPLICATIONS FOR SAE 5W-20 AND SAE 5W-30
MOTOR OILS - GASOLINE AND FLEXIBLE FUEL
VEHICLES ONLY

FORD:
1992-2002 CROWN VICTORIA
1993-1994 TEMPO
1993-1997 THUNDERBIRD
1993-2002 ESCORT, MUSTANG, TAURUS
1995-2000 CONTOUR
1998-2002 ESCORT ZX2
2000-2002 FOCUS
1993-1996 BRONCO
1993-1997 AEROSTAR
1993-2002 E SERIES, F-150, RANGER
1995-2002 WINDSTAR
1997-1999 F-250 LD
1997-2001 EXPLORER
1997-2002 EXPEDITION
1999-2002 SUPER DUTY F SERIES, SUPER DUTY F-53 STRIPPED CHAS.
2000-2002 EXCURSION
2001-2002 ESCAPE

LINCOLN:
1991-2002 TOWN CAR
1993-1998 MARK VIII
1993-2002 CONTINENTAL
2000-2002 LS
1998-2002 NAVIGATOR

MERCURY:
1992-2002 GRAND MARQUIS
1993-1994 TOPAZ
1993-1997 COUGAR
1993-1999 TRACER
1993-2002 SABLE
1995-2000 MYSTIQUE
1999-2002 COUGAR
1997-2001 MOUNTAINEER

This article is being republished in its entirety to update the vehicle models, engines and years affected.

NOTE PLEASE REFER TO THE VEHICLE APPLICATION LIST LATER IN THIS TSB FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS TSB.

ISSUE
Ford Motor Company now recommends SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade for servicing most gasoline and flexible fueled vehicles.

ACTION
All 2001 and 2002 vehicles where SAE 5W-20 is specified should be serviced at the recommended oil change intervals using SAE 5W-20. This oil is an improved formulation to improve fuel economy.

Testing has validated this viscosity grade can be used in many previous model year vehicles. It is recommended ALL vehicles on the following Vehicle Application Listing be service with SAE 5W-20.

All 2001-2002 vehicles other than those listed in the "Exception 2001 Vehicles" or "Exception 2002 Vehicles" chart are being filled with SAE 5W-20 motor oil at the factory and should also be serviced with SAE 5W-20 oil.





Exception 2001 Vehicles





Exception 2002 Vehicles





NOTE IF VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED IN THIS APPLICATION, SAE 5W-30 OIL IS RECOMMENDED. REFER TO TSB 99-8-16.

Veh. App. Listing Approved For SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil
^ 1993-1996 1.9L Escort/Tracer

^ 1995-2000 2.0L Zetec Contour/Mystique

^ 1999-2002 2.0L Cougar

^ 1997-2002 2.0L Escort/Tracer

^ 1998-2002 2.0L Escort ZX2

^ 2000-2002 2.0L Focus

^ 2001-2002 2.0L Escape

^ 1993-1997 2.3L Ranger

^ 1993-1994 2.3L Mustang

^ 1993-1994 2.3L Tempo/Topaz

^ 1998-2001 2.5L Ranger

^ 1995-2000 2.5L Contour/Mystique

^ 1999-2002 2.5L Cougar

^ 2001-2002 3.0L 4V Escape

^ 1996-2001 3.0L 4V Taurus/Sable

^ 1993-2002 3.0L (Vulcan) Aerostar/Ranger,

^ Taurus/Sable (Flexible Fuel and Gas)

^ 1995-2000 3.0L (Vulcan) Windstar

^ 1993-1994 3.0L (Vulcan) Tempo/Topaz

^ 2000-2002 3.0L 4V Lincoln LS

^ 1995-2002 3.8L Windstar

^ 1993-1997 3.8L Taurus/Sable,

^ Thunderbird/Cougar, Continental

^ 1994-2002 3.8L Mustang

^ 2002-2002 3.9L 4V Lincoln LS

^ 1997-2002 4.2L (SPI) F-150 (under 8500 GVW
only), E-Series

^ 1996-2002 4.6L 2V Mustang

^ 1992-2002 4.6L Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis

^ 1991-2002 4.6L Town Car

^ 1994-1997 4.6L 2V Thunderbird/Cougar

^ 1996-2002 4.6L 4V Mustang Cobra

^ 1995-2002 4.6L 4V Continental

^ 1993-1998 4.6L 4V Mark VIII

^ 1997-2002 4.6L 2V Triton F-150/250 (under 8500
GVW only), E-Series, Expedition

^ 1993-1999 4.9L E-Series, F-Series

^ 1993-1995 5.0L Mustang/Mustang Cobra

^ 1993-1993 5.0L Thunderbird/Cougar

^ 1997-2001 5.0L Explorer/Mountaineer

^ 1993-1996 5.0L E-Series, F-Series, Bronco

^ 2000-2002 5.4L Excursion

^ 1998-2002 5.4L 2V/4V Navigator

^ 1997-2002 5.4L 2V F-1501250 (under 8500
GVW only), Expedition, E-Series, E-350
Chassis/RV/Cutaway

^ 1993-1997 5.8L F-Series, Bronco

^ 1993-1996 5.8L E-Series

^ 2000-2002 6.8L Excursion

^ 1997-2002 6.8L E-Series, E-350
Chassis/RV/Cutaway

^ 1999-2002 6.8L Super Duty F-Series 250
HD/350/450/550 Motorhome

^ 1993-1998 7.5L All Vehicles

NOTE FOR 1993 THROUGH 1998 MODEL YEAR FFV USE XO-10W30-FFV.

NOTE THE "EXCEPTION 2001-2002 VEHICLES" SHOULD BE SERVICED WITH SAE 5W-30 MOTOR OIL

 

Thanks guys for all your help.
~Gage~