Is the oil filter on a 2001 5.4 the sames as fitted to all Ford small blocks? Got a filter for my Mustang sitting in the garage so just wondering whether that will fit?

If not, has anyone got a Fram part# so I can cross reference .......I'm in the UK!!

 

If the Mustang was a 5.0, no it is not. 5.4 uses FL-820S

 

I am getting a PH 2 fram filter #.

I hope that helps. I havent had any troubles from the fram on my 98 4.6


Good luck!

 

motorcraft filters are highly recomended due to their anti-leakdown valve
and i beleave that one
read it here on this forum first.

 

It does take a Fram PH2, but I don't recommend that you actually use a Fram. If you can't get Motorcraft filters there, look for Wix or Purolator.

 

10-4 on the leak down!!!! If you can get a MOTORCRAFT or a MOBIL-1 filter, go for it. I am in GERMANY and can only get a fram for my truck on the fly!

 

i guess other countries don't have the import laws we have here.
oem have to be available for imports.
maybe get them snail mail

 

How about Purolater or Wix. Both are far better than Fram.

 

Well, I agree and I am fighting that every last chance I get. AAFES ( if you know what that is) thinks they have rights above any oter because they are military backed. When I got here I ordered parts from AAFES and they told me it would take 3 weeks to get parts. I go online and MOST OF THE TIME HAVE PARTS IN 4 DAYS.

I use FRAM because, I HAVE HAD NO TROUBLES OUT OF THEM. I don't worry about leak down because I use LUCAS OIL STABILISER 2X a year. It keeps parts nice and quiet.

I can say if you neglect to keep on a 3k or a 3.5k mile oil change limit, please go for the OEM or the MOBIL-1 filter. If you change on schedule, I have no complaints (with my 4.6 I might add) on filter troubles. If you worry about leak down, DON't BUY FRAM.

 

I have some old civilian friends that work for the exchange garage at Ft Irwin, If you want Ill try to get a hold of them maybe they can help out. I used to order out of Summit on my AAFES account throuh them, bought nitrous, tires, headers anyhting I wanted.

 

Thanks guys, will try to source Motorcraft