Oil Consumption Issues with 2018

[Fender]

How accurate is the digital oil level readout on the dash?

 

[matt33]

How accurate is the digital oil level readout on the dash?

There's oil pressure, but not oil level on the dash. I manually check my oil every 1,000 miles or so. I haven't used any in 11,000 miles and 3 oil changes on my 2017 Raptor.

 

[Fender]

I think there’s an oil level on the dash computer above engine hour count

 

[Raptorguy1]

I think there’s an oil level on the dash computer above engine hour count

Don't you have to forscan that in?

 

[JohnyPython]

How accurate is the digital oil level readout on the dash?

I thought it was oil life percentage?

Oil level is on the dipstick.

 

[Fender]

Yes oil life percentage thats right!

 

[Hawaiian Time]

Yes, Ford is having problems with the plastic pan. It got so bad they switched to a metal pan in mid 2018.

Has anyone been able to get Ford to replace 2017 Raptor Plastic Oil Pan with new metal one? Does that give you a metal oil drain plug too? Is there a TSB?

 

[kid icarus]

Has anyone been able to get Ford to replace 2017 Raptor Plastic Oil Pan with new metal one? Does that give you a metal oil drain plug too? Is there a TSB?

Ford will not put a metal pan on your truck that came with the plastic pan. It is also not a straightforward swap.

 

[Jake17]

I have seen a few postings regarding the 3.5s and issues with oil consumption. During my last oil change, with an interval of ~6000 miles, I was only able to drain 3.5qts of oil.

common ecoturd issue...they burn oil

 

[SSWIM]

common ecoturd issue...they burn oil

False. Of course there are isolated instances of oil use. Just like any other vehicle. Percentage wise it is actually lower than other vehicles. You hear more people venting. Only due to the number of 3.5s out there.

Sam