Genuine 2009 Ford F-150 Oil Pan

2009 Ford F-150 Oil Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and reinstall an oil pan in 3.5L and 3.7L V6 engine on 2009 Ford F-150?

  A: Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal, remove the oil dipstick, and drain the engine oil while removing the oil filter. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands; for 4WD models, strap the front differential to a sturdy jack, remove the bushing bolts, and lower the front axle to allow clearance for oil pan removal. Disconnect the oxygen sensor and starter motor harness clips from the oil pan, positioning the harness out of the way, and disconnect the alternator harness from the engine front cover. Remove the under-vehicle splash shield by twisting the quarter turn fasteners counterclockwise, and for models with an air dam below the radiator, remove the two bolts and the air dam. For models with a skid plate, remove the mounting bolts and the skid plate. Remove the nuts and bolts securing the crossmember below the oil pan, followed by the front cover-to-oil pan bolts, oil pan-to-transmission bolts, and oil pan-to-engine block bolts. Loosen the four upper bellhousing bolts, the bellhousing bolt above the starter motor, the two mounting bolts on the left side of the bellhousing, and the two nuts in the center of the transmission crossmember, then move the transmission rearward as allowed by the loosened fasteners. Use a large screwdriver to pry the oil pan loose from the two notches at the top rear corners. Clean the surfaces of the pan, engine, front cover, and transmission of all traces of RTV sealant, then apply a 7/32-inch bead of RTV sealant at the junctures of the rear main seal housing and the block, as well as where the pan meets the front cover. Apply a 1/8-inch bead of RTV sealant around the inner perimeter of the oil pan's mounting surface and install the oil pan, ensuring to install the four corner bolts within four minutes of applying the RTV sealant and tightening the remaining bolts within an hour. Once all pan-to-engine bolts are started, tighten them in sequence to the specified torque, then install and tighten the pan-to-transmission bolts and all fasteners that were loosened earlier. Finally, start the engine and check carefully for oil leaks at the oil pan.