These engines are no different than any other; they’re designed to be started without needing to prime the oil system. Priming is only necessary after engine disassembly or a rebuild. Using a quality oil filter with an anti-drainback valve (Motorcraft or equivalent) allows the oil system to build pressure almost immediately.
If you're using clear flood mode to avoid a noise on startup , you're only covering up an already existing issue. That can range from a collapsed lifter to a faulty cam phaser to something as simple as a sticking anti-drainback valve in the oil filter.
If you're using clear flood mode to avoid a noise on startup , you're only covering up an already existing issue. That can range from a collapsed lifter to a faulty cam phaser to something as simple as a sticking anti-drainback valve in the oil filter.