Where did the remote oil filter go for 2000 ? It was nice and easy being in the front left fender. The Expedition still uses it went to the dealer lot and notice they have then same engine same frt. end.. Any one else notice this..

 

cobra99,

Yup, its gone. If the Expiditions still have them I might convert mine. So is the little pocket below and to the right of the steering wheel gone. The dome light no longer turns on when you lift the door handle. The captain's seat seems to be a tad higher too. All that in exchange for the overhead console with temp and semi-accurate compass.

Regards

Jean Marc Chartier

[This message has been edited by JMC (edited 12-30-1999).]

 

Now way, both the cell phone pocket and the remote oil filter. Say it ain't so!

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'97 F150 Lariat, Flareside, white/sliver, SC, ORP, 5.4 (FQR 8/99) running Mobil 1
Mods: 305/70/16 GY ATS, AR Baja wheels, dual exhaust, Smittybilt Nerf Bars, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, K&N Filter, Carbon Fiber Bug Gaurd and rigged the fog lights too.

 

My '99 had its first oil change today at the dealer (4.5 months and 2522 miles). I was also disappointed about not having the remote filter.

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1999 XLT 4x2 SC - DOB: 7/19/99
Dark Toreador Red
4.6L, Auto, P255/70R-16 OWL, 3.55 LS, Rear Slider, Towing pkg, Pwr 40/60 Bench, RKE
Added:
Ford drop-in Bedliner
Ziebart rustproofing
Smittybilt nerfs - textured black #FN1730-S4T
Ford molded splash guards

1998 Windstar
1993 Taurus

 

Ford keeps on making changes and all we get in return is less. just like floor mats on XLT they are now optional. Not standard like the book says. Ford made a change due to the fact the supplier can't keep up with production.

 

Hell, the floor mats even suck... What is
going on at Ford? My mats wore out all the
way through in 28K miles. Now, even though
they suck, Ford stopped adding them as a
default? This bites... What is next, the
crappy tires...

You too can own a Ford F150, just bring your
own tires and then you may drive it off the
lot...

Wake up Ford!

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1999 Ford F150 XLT 4x4
Off Road Package
Tow Package
5.4L Automatic
Supercab
Electric 4x4 switch
Full bench interior
Factory running boards
Mods : superchip, gibson
swept-back exhaust, k&n
FIPK. Bug deflector.
Use : Mobil1 5w30 and
k&n oil filter.


[This message has been edited by kmonton99 (edited 12-31-1999).]

 

The tires are already crappy. I have the original Goodyear 255/70/16s and wet traction is awful. I can spin circles with no effort and don't want to.

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97 F-150, 2WD, Reg Cab,Flareside,Dk Toreador Red, 4.6, 3.55 LS, EGR Bug Deflector, ******* Bed Cover, Bed Liner, XL Full Length Running Boards, Air Aid Kit, Gibson Single Out Cat Back, Superchips, TransGo Shift Kit, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs

 

can you add your own remote filter?

Actually I wish mine was on the engine, because I want to add the by-pass filter and the dual remote would be the easyist to install since you use your stock filter hole for the hook-ups. Since a have the remote filter I have to find a new way to hook up my by-pass!
http://www.amsoil.com/products/bf.html

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Lube-Direct

 

Guys,

Would you explain to me what is meant by a "remote" oil filter? Since I have a 4x2 my filter is right next to the drain plug and the easilest oil change vehicle I have ever had.

I can't keep up with Ford's placement of the oil filter and a couple here have nearly the same vehicle I have. My is a very early '99 4.6l however.......

I realize the 4x4 filter placement is much different than the 4x2s.

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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The occasional Z-71 Eater! Wedgewood & Denim, SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK, Rhino Liner, Extang Classic tonneau cover, Mobil 1. Man, I got it all! (New Jersey)



[This message has been edited by Dunbarton (edited 01-02-2000).]