My manual says 5W-20 also. Called Service Mgr. She says they use only Motorcraft 10W-30 and would not recommend 5W-20, too thin for this climate. After I told her people on this board are saying the same thing, she said she will call Ford technical, which only dealers can do and look into it.

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'01 SuperCrew XLT 4x2: 5.4L; Limited Slip; Black; 5-Spoke Rims; Dark Cloth; Capt. Chairs; Power Seat; Steps; Extender; Moonroof.
(for sale): '93 Ranger XLT SuperCab 4x2: 65K miles; 4.0L; Limited Slip; Black; Alum. Rims; A.C.; Power windows, mirrors, and locks; CD Player; Hard Tonneau; Running Boards.
The GO 4D IT Ranger
"Don't sweat the small stuff."

 

build date 10-8 and 5w-20 suggested in owner's manual. I find it hard to believe there could confusion by ford on such a basic and critical issue. In fla, do you suggest 5-30?

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2001 SuperCrew, Lariat, DWBlue/Beige, Tow Package, 5.4 Triton V-8, Ltd-slip Diff., Sliding rear window, 6 Cd, and Moonroof. Ordered 07-17-00 and delivered 10-6-00. $200 under invoice from Mike Buckley at Al Bilton Ford in Holly Hill SC (803-496-3150).

 

Was at the Ford dealer today and saw 5W-20 in the parts dept.

 

I have confirmed what Gorgecrew and Johnsc said earlier. The service manager found a new TSB that they just got two weeks ago. It states Ford recommends 5W-20 in all gas engines for 2001, excluding only a few. Reason being Ford states you will save $ in fuel economy, about .6 percent, as well as increased engine life.

Anyhow, it was news to my dealer. They did not have 5W-20 in stock, but ordered it. At first, they didn't believe me, so I told them people on this board were talking about 5W-20. It goes to show you the power of this board.

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'01 SuperCrew XLT 4x2: 5.4L; Limited Slip; Black; 5-Spoke Rims; Dark Cloth; Capt. Chairs; Power Seat; Steps; Extender; Moonroof.
(for sale): '93 Ranger XLT SuperCab 4x2: 65K miles; 4.0L; Limited Slip; Black; Alum. Rims; A.C.; Power windows, mirrors, and locks; CD Player; Hard Tonneau; Running Boards.
The GO 4D IT Ranger
"Don't sweat the small stuff."

 

I will be sticking with the 5W30 treatment, no way am I going to a 20 weight oil!!!

Next thing you know they will be wanting us to use diesel fuel for oil....how thin is Ford going to take this!!!!!

 

Where can I find the actual build date of the engine? Is there a place to find Ford directives online?

Thanks,

Rick

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2001 Super Crew XLT 4x4,Toredo Red/Harvest Gold, Tan Interior, 4.6l, Keyless Entry,Towing Package,Captain Chairs, Line-X Bed liner, Limited Slip,3.55 axle,Skids,and Sliding Rear Window

 

Just had my oil changed for the second time and the dealer used 5w-30. Asked about the 5w-20, but they had not heard about the change. I went to a Lincoln dealer, but assume the Navigators will use 5w-20 as well for 2001? Guess I will stick with the 30.

 

Mine was built 5/00. Manual says 5w30. Cap says 'Engine Oil'. Oil change last month at the dealer, they used 5w30.

Hmmm, I wonder if the 5w20 is how they're getting the extra HP out of the 4.6? Naw, I'll keep using the 5w30.

LN

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2001 Supercrew XLT 4x2, 4.6, 3.55, tow pkg, moonroof, Oxford White ext. Dark graphite int, Bed Ext, ******** Decklid, Pioneer/Infinity/Rockford sound sys

 

What the ******* is going on here? I got mine today and oil cap says 5w20 and manual says 5w20 and then someone says 5w30? Sounds like big time confusion for everbody. Someone needs to check this (c)hit out before someone gets hurt really bad. I'm fixing to buy a camper and don't want to burn up "DA WHITEBOY" Later and waiting for a reply from someone in the know besides what I found out today-Late-BD

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2001 Screw Lariat-Plain White, 5.4 Tritonian-Graphite leather captains chairs-3.55 rear-Class III tow pkg.-6-disc CD-Cab steps- Ordered 9/5/00 Serialized 9/21-Build Date-week of 10/9 10/4 Locked in to be built week of 10/9-Vehicle Produced 10/10 ETA DELIVERY WEEK OF 10/30 10/10 Vehicle Shipped via Railcarrier, Est. ETA week of 10/28 10/13 vehicle shipped via railcarrier-Arrived dealer 10/22 Pick up 10/27 Any questions? Big Daddy

 

Picked up my SuperCrew on 10/13 and it also calls for 5-20 in the manual and on the filler cap also.

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2001 F150 SuperCrew Lariat 4x4-4.6 V8-508A Lariat package-Dark Hiland Green-Leather Captains Chairs-P/U Bed Extender-Rear Sliding Window-Skid plates package-Cab.Steps-Lower twotone paint-Power drivers seat/autolamp-Engine block heater-17" Chrome Wheels-Bed Liner

 

Sounds like Ford made a change in the oil type in the middle of the year...I would stick with what the owners manual and the filler cap says..They wrote the book and should know (those are strong words) what they are doing. They must of learned something after the middle of the year...

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2001 F150 SuperCrew Lariat 4x4-4.6 V8-508A Lariat package-Dark Hiland Green-Leather Captains Chairs-P/U Bed Extender-Rear Sliding Window-Skid plates package-Cab.Steps-Lower twotone paint-Power drivers seat/autolamp-Engine block heater-17" Chrome Wheels-Bed Liner

 

Without getting technical the 5.4L engines in Ford trucks built after July require 5W20 oil. The owners manuals and engine stickers will indicate this for your particular S-Crew. Using anything else could technically void your warranty. Check with your local Ford Service manager showing them your owners manual and engine stickers if there is any doubt.

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Mtn Mike

 

http://dallnd6.dal.mobil.com/GIS/MobilPDS.nsf/26b7 c4b33367a4a086256665004e4266/666d4fcfd829f702852569300044420c?OpenDocument

See info about the new 5W-20 formulation.

The Honda Civic & Accord are usnig the 5W-20.

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2001 F150 SuperCrew, 5.4, Limited 3.55, Trailer Tow, 255-70-16, Captain Chairs, Assembly Date 10/4/2000 - *** Austin, TX ***

[This message has been edited by 2001supercrew-new (edited 12-17-2000).]

 

Ford and their engineers spent millions on R&D. They go to school for year to understand the details of lubrication and bearings. They spend thousands of hours running engines on dynos with various combinations of oils.

For Gods sake why would YOU think you know more about the best oil for your Ford and not FORD? What about their torque suggestions for the block? Are you going to change those too? Maybe the allignment specs could use some tweaking also. Anyone have any suggestions there?

Put exactly what the manual says NOT what the dealer says verbally. If you have trouble the dealer will deny saying he told you to use anything except what the manual says. Dont let his stupidity effect your warranty.

In the event you did not know most Nascar teams use a oil that is about equal to 0w-5.

don


[This message has been edited by rotts4u (edited 12-18-2000).]

 

Amen....a voice of reason.