Want to do oil changes on your Bronco? Here's the info you need.

RagnarKon

Dec 11, 2022

This is not intended to be a full how-to guide... there is plenty of those on the internet. More just a quick reference for those who already know how to do oil changes and just want the information without having to watch a full 10+ minute YouTube video on the subject.

If you have a favorite video (perhaps one you created yourself), or have some helpful tips, post it!!

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2.3L EcoBoost

Tools Needed

15mm socket
Oil filter wrench/pliers - 74/76mm, 14 flutes, if using Motorcraft filter

Oil

Amount: 6.0 quarts
Viscosity: 5W-30
Specification: Ford WSS-M2C961-A1

Oil Drain Plug

Part No. 9L8Z-6730-A
Type: 15mm Bolt Plug
Torque spec: 27 Nm (20 lb.ft)

Oil Filter

Motorcraft Part No. FL-910-S
Type: Spin-on
Torque Spec: 8 Nm (71 lb.in) + 180°
Location: Driver's side of engine--accessible from driver's front wheel well

Notes

Oil drain plug
- Inspect integrated gasket and replace bolt plug if necessary
- Location
  - Plastic shields
    - Behind the rear-most plastic shield. Six 15mm bolts need to be wrenched to access the plug. Note the front left and front right bolts do not need to be completely removed to remove the shield.
    - Torque spec for bolts: 30 Nm (22 lb.ft)
  - Front Bash plates
    - Behind the rear-most bash plate. Four 15mm bolts need to be wrenched to access the plug. Note the the front two bolts do not need to be completely removed.
    - Torque spec for bolts: 30 Nm (22 lb.ft)
  - Full body bash plates
    - Behind the middle bash plate. Four 15mm bolts need to be wrenched to access the plug. Note the the front two bolts do not need to be completely removed.
    - Torque spec for bolts: 30 Nm (22 lb.ft)
Oil Filter
- It's a pain, patience grasshopper
- Ford provides a channel for oil to drain from the oil filter mount to just behind front driver-side suspension
- Be careful not to cross-thread when installing the new oil filter

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2.7L EcoBoost

Tools Needed

15mm socket
27mm socket
Socket extension
Pick & hook set (optional, used to help replace O-rings)

Oil

Amount: 6.0 quarts (*See notes)
Viscosity: 5W-30
Specification: Ford WSS-M2C961-A1

Oil Drain Plug

Part No. KX6Z-6730-B
Type: Plastic Plug

Oil Filter

Motorcraft Part No. FL-2062-A
Type: Cartridge
Housing Torque Spec: 24 Nm (18 lb.ft)
Location: Engine bay, top front right (passenger side) of the engine just in front of the PCV hose, between the throttle body and the intake for the passenger-side turbo.

Notes

Oil drain plug
- Plastic plug (yellow in color)
- Inspect plug and plug o-rings, replace if necessary
- Location
  - Plastic shields
    - Behind the rear-most plastic shield. Six 15mm bolts need to be wrenched to access the plug. Note the front left and front right bolts do not need to be completely removed to remove the shield.
    - Torque spec for bolts: 30 Nm (22 lb.ft)
  - Front Bash plates
    - Behind the rear-most bash plate. Four 15mm bolts need to be wrenched to access the plug. Note the the front two bolts do not need to be completely removed.
    - Torque spec for bolts: 30 Nm (22 lb.ft)
  - Full body bash plates
    - Behind the middle bash plate. Four 15mm bolts need to be wrenched to access the plug. Note the the front two bolts do not need to be completely removed.
    - Torque spec for bolts: 30 Nm (22 lb.ft)
Oil Filter
- Ensure to replace O-rings with each filter change (3 in total)
Oil Capacity
- Early printings of the Bronco manual listed a 7.0 quarts oil capacity. Ford has confirmed this is incorrect (via SSM 50981) and has updated the workshop manual as well as the electronic & in-car versions of the owner's manual to state 6.0 quarts. It should be noted that Ford has also stated that 7.0 quarts will not harm the engine.

2022 4dr Badlands, 2.3L Manual, Mid pkg
YouTube: youtube.com/@ragnarkon

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Jan 07, 2023

#20

PSA for those who have a 2.3L. Did another oil change today… and I’ve found that using a cap-style oil filter wrench (looks like a giant socket) is a lot easier to use to get the oil filter out than pliers or one of the spring-loaded adapters.

Size of the Motorcraft filter is 74/76mm, 14 spline.

Using pliers the universal wrenches will still definitely work, that’s what I did for my first oil change. But cramming your hand in there will require some patience and using this cap wrench was substantially easier.

2022 4dr Badlands, 2.3L Manual, Mid pkg
YouTube: youtube.com/@ragnarkon

IL21Bronco

Feb 23, 2023

#21

@RagnarKon

On 2.3 L with metal pan and metal drain plug, verified by Ford parts, does the oil filter come with a washer? All european cars have a compression washer that is one time. Cost $.10. Some come in box with filter some have to by separate! Does a washer come with or above says inter-grated in bolt?

Feb 23, 2023

#22

@RagnarKon

Here is a post on 2.7 L ego boosts. do you agree?

"The drain plug for EcoBoost engines with a plastic oil pan is a one-time use plug. Ford has not offered any official guidance on these drain plugs, so why would we say that? First, look at other OEMs that have applications with plastic oil pans and drain plugs– BMW and Mercedes Benz for example, both have applications with plastic drain plugs and theirs are specified as single use. The second issue, and this one could lead to leaks, is that the plug features a silicone O-ring, which like any other silicone O-ring, has a finite amount of time that it will last while subjected to extreme heat. Some users have tried to re-use the plug for multiple oil changes and found that they start to leak rather quickly. So even if the plug itself doesn’t break, the O-ring will not last.

Why take that risk? We decided to go a step further and had a conversation with a local Ford parts counter. They confirmed the lack of official guidance or any sort of TSB, but did say that retail customers were replacing them every 2 oil changes. When we asked about what the service department was doing, we were told that they’re using a new plug with each oil change service."

Unfortunately, today while getting at a Ford dealer my first $70 oil change i asked the service advisor if it was plastic plug. He does not know the difference between 2.3L and 2.7L oil pans and drain plugs. He says reusable. Well the metal 2.3L has some built in metal gasket under head of bolt. As stated European cars state the compression washer is one time. Maybe Ford want you keep going to dealer and seeing new latest and greatest. Well a Bronco is a Bronco, a horse by a different color. Had 5G V8 Eddie Bauer loved it but hauling a 25 trailer ran out of gas @1/4 tank, unhitched traiker ran to gas station. Same dealer still dont horses. Was just short wheelbase and tongue weight on rear! Now going to 8200 # DEFENDER and grandson gets Bronco!

Feb 23, 2023

#23

@frankgoss

On the 2.3L engine, the oil plug gasket is integrated into the plug itself. It does not have a separate crush washer like many other vehicles. The oil plug only needs to be replaced if there is damage to the gasket. The oil filter on the 2.3L engine is a spin-on oil filters that includes an integrated rubber O-ring that will get replaced when you change the oil filter.

On the 2.7L, the oil plug is plastic with O-rings. It only needs to be replaced if there is damage to the O-rings. There is also O-rings on the oil filter housing itself, and those should be replaced every oil change. Unlike the oil plug, the oil filter is under pressure from the oil pump, which is why Ford recommends replacing the O-rings on the filter housing with every oil change.

Obviously use your own judgement. If you want to be on the safe side and replace the oil plug with every oil change, you can. It's probably a huge waste of money, but up to you.

2022 4dr Badlands, 2.3L Manual, Mid pkg
YouTube: youtube.com/@ragnarkon

Deano Bronc

Feb 23, 2023

#24

@Laura

This was very informative. I wish my service advisor read it , it would have save a lot of typing. Good bye and stay healthy!

Feb 27, 2023

#25

Deano Bronc
Here is what I purchased. I will attach a clear hose to it so it will drain straight down into the oil catch container.

Changed my oil this weekend. This is the first opportunity to install my Ronin Oil Pan Plug. I guess I won't know if it performs as advertised until the next oil change but I took some pictures so at least you can see how it all looks.
Here is what the assembly looks prior to installing it and the 2nd picture is what it looks like under the gold cap.

There is an attachment that screws in end which is supposed to control the flow. The more you screw it in, the higher the flow. So even if you don't put a hose on the end, it will still keep the oil from flying everywhere. Here are a few pictures of the attachment and the hose assembly.

2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.

Feb 27, 2023

#26

Few more pictures.

Here's a picture of the plastic 2.7 oil pan with the stock replaceable plug removed.

A picture of the Ronin Oil plug in place with the gold cap.

Remove the gold cap and screw in the adapter.

Here is what it will look like when I drain the oil. I am hoping the hose is flexible enough to allow me to screw in the adapter and still keep the hose pointed towards the pan.

2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.

outthere_overland, RagnarKon

Jan 28, 2024

#27

Deano Bronc
Changed my oil this weekend. This is the first opportunity to install my Ronin Oil Pan Plug. I guess I won't know if it performs as advertised until the next oil change but I took some pictures so at least you can see how it all looks.
Here is what the assembly looks prior to installing it and the 2nd picture is what it looks like under the gold cap.

There is an attachment that screws in end which is supposed to control the flow. The more you screw it in, the higher the flow. So even if you don't put a hose on the end, it will still keep the oil from flying everywhere. Here are a few pictures of the attachment and the hose assembly.

I am buying that! Right now!
I think I’ll make the hose shorter and put a 1/4 turn ball valve on it. It will help keep the inside of the hose clean.

Deano Bronc

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Want to do oil changes on your Bronco? Here's the info you need.

2.3L EcoBoost​

Tools Needed​

Oil​

Oil Drain Plug​

Oil Filter​

Notes​

2.7L EcoBoost​

Tools Needed​

Oil​

Oil Drain Plug​

Oil Filter​

Notes​

2.3L EcoBoost

Tools Needed

Oil

Oil Drain Plug

Oil Filter

Notes

2.7L EcoBoost

Tools Needed

Oil

Oil Drain Plug

Oil Filter

Notes