It worked fine...and I feel for you!!! Me thinks it IS a design error to have a 4X4 with a MAJOR part like the OIL FILTER stuck out in the open on a 4X4 without any kind of protection!

But I also agree that it is your DEALER that screwed you! That problem should have been addressed as soon as it was delivered without ANY question!

 

I hope no other dealers let 2011 trucks off the lot like that.

 

I don't see how that filter location is any different than any other truck. It doesn't look lower than the V10. Maybe a measurement from the ground would be good.

 

That I nice big filter. Is it below the frame or Axle?
I see that the oil pan is made black plastic. I think it time to make a skid plate for it.

But I agree with you if it is below the axle or the frame it going to be a problem for a lot of People

I take my 6.0 and my v10 off the dirt road and have not had in problems. I don't go fast I just get there.

Donovan

 

need a clearer photo of the whole area in general..

actualy we have a 2011 6.7 SD in teh shop, ima look at it tomorow, see just what that filter location looks like...

 

Looking at the picture I cant tell if it's mounted vertical or horizontally, I mean if thats the trans pan I'd be more worried of how close to the ground that is! Looks really close to what looks like blue carpet!

 

In looking at the photo posted by the OP as well as the 6.7 manual posted on the diesel technician society - the oil filter does seem low and vulnerable (about like my 7.3). I believe that there is good information from the OP for any who might use their vehicles off the pavement.

Steve

 

The first thing I noticed when I got under mine at the dealer was the DPF and then "WOW, look how easy it will be to change oil". Pull the plug, spin off the filter and drop in pan. stick finger in old oil, spin on. Take a 10 minute nap waiting for the extra oil to drip out and reinstall the plug. Love it until you had to bring my party down with the whole stick issue. Skids here I come.

 

Doesn't seem that low to me. I'd be more worried about the plastic/composite oil pan than I would the filter. At least you can get your hand around the entire filter when it's time to change it!

 

I think that fabricating a metal can to fit around the filter is a capital idea. I also think the plastic oil pan is stronger than it's being given credit for.

This had to have been a completely freak accident.

 

I'm going with Freak accident also. A stick hitting a Cylindrical Object So perfectly that it didn't slip to one side or the other and Stuck into it. I would bet on it sliding off to one side or the other every time.

Say I bought a 50k truck for strickly offroading.... It would be built and lifted and plates all under there. However i would not do that I would build an old Jeep for pennies on the dollar compared to that.

 

that oil filter is in a dumb *** spot --remote it....and damm is that a plastic oil pan ....snow plow pkg ads no protection fx4 isnt much either..look it over good down under... fab it up and sell it to ford

 

I think I'm going to take my new filter and crush it down about 2 inches so then it won't be so prone to getting hit, that should take care of it.

BTW, ACE I agree with you.

 

I strongly disagree.

The vast majority of trucks never see anything that's rough enough to cause anything to hit the oil filter. This location makes it nice and easy to maintain, which is something most of us can appreciate.

If you have the truck anywhere such a mischief can happen to the oil filter, short of a freak accident such as the OP had, you have no business taking your truck there.

By that thinking nobody should have a truck with factory running boards because they will get caught and ripped off. Gimme a break...

My truck is for towing and hauling, not rock crawling. I LOVE the easy filter access!

 

woha there big fella....didnt mean to ruff up any bodys karma this op has a job that needs a little plate....and should know 4x4 aint millatry grade and taken his truck in the woods to make a living is what we do here.... i make big piles of snow with mine....drop the plow...wash it off... and take the wife out in it ...cause its a superduty