hey guys,
I'm fixing to do my 40,000 mile "tune up" and woul like to know if the oil filter for the 5.4L, I've alway used the motorcraft but I'd like to use the "fram" tough guard this time but not sure if I need the standard or metric thread.

 

Why the interest in the threads? Just look up in a Fram guide for the right filter. Which happens to be the TG2 or at least that's what it is on my 07. Should be the same for yours. Go to Fram.com

 

I'm interested 'cause I'm not sure which one I need to use.

 

There are 2 sizes that Ford used. One is a longer, skinnier filter and the other is shorter and fatter. Just take a quick look at which one you have before you pick up the new filter. I think all the 05+ trucks take the shorter/fatter one (not sure of the code). I know the first time I changed the oil in my truck I wasn't sure which one it was, so I got both and just returned the one I didn't need.

 

Only use an oil filter with an anti drainback valve. That's the main reason why I use Motorcraft oil filters. Crap, I sound like a salesman.

 

Stick with the Motorcraft. .

 

thanks for the help guys!
I think I will stick with the motorcraft, just trying all my options.

 

i use the k&n oil filter. it has the anti-drainback valve.

either HP-2010 or HP-2009

 

Engine Type V8-5.4L F/inj. (24V) SOHC (5) engine type?
Available Brand Name Part Number Notes
Extra GuardŽ PH2 Metric Thread
Tough GuardŽ TG2 Metric Thread
Double GuardŽ DG2 Metric Thread
Extended GuardŽ XG2 Metric Thread
Extra LifeŽ Air Filter CA9687 --
ComfortaireŽ Passenger Compartment CF8631 Compartment Air Filter; Can only be installed if Ford Kit # F65Z-18D477AA has been installed.
Air Hog™ High Performance PPA9687 --
High MileageŽ with TRT™ HM2 Metric Thread
Transmission Filters FT1130 4WD; 4R100 Deep pan.
Transmission Filters FT1131 2WD; 4R100 Shallow pan.
Transmission Filters FT1167 4R70W

Engine Type V8-5.4L F/inj. Flex Fuel (V) engine type?
Available Brand Name Part Number Notes
Extra GuardŽ PH2 --
Tough GuardŽ TG2 --
Double GuardŽ DG2 --
Extended GuardŽ XG2 --
Extra LifeŽ Air Filter CA9687 --
Air Hog™ High Performance PPA9687 --
High MileageŽ with TRT™ HM2 --
Transmission Filters FT1130 4WD; 4R100 Deep pan.
Transmission Filters FT1131 2WD; 4R100 Shallow pan.
Transmission Filters FT1167 4R70W

 

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