How to Replace your Engine Oil 09-14 Ford F-150

Difficulty: Beginner · About 45 min · Ford F-150

Change engine oil and filter on a 2009–2014 Ford F-150, reinstall the splash shield, and verify the final oil level.

Steps

1. Remove the splash shield

   Chock the wheels, raise the truck at approved points, and support it on jack stands. Remove the splash shield bolts and turn the retainers to release them, then slide the shield clear for access.

2. Remove the oil filter and drain the oil

   Place a drain pan below the filter and remove it with an oil filter wrench. Position the pan under the drain plug, remove the plug, and allow the oil to drain fully before reinstalling the plug with a sound washer and tightening to specification.

3. Install the new filter and splash shield

   Lightly coat the new filter gasket with clean oil and install it according to the filter maker's instructions. Refit the splash shield, heat shield, clips, and bolts, then lower the truck.

4. Refill and check the oil

   Add the manual-specified oil through a funnel and reinstall the cap. Start the engine briefly, check for leaks, shut it off, wait for oil to settle, then verify the dipstick level and adjust as needed; reset the oil life monitor using the owner's manual procedure.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.