Ford Fusion 1.4 Duratec (2005): Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change

Part numbers are from the manufacturer's original catalogue. Check them against your VIN before ordering.

• Socket or wrench for the drain plug
• oil filter wrench (strap or cup type)
• torque wrench
• drain pan of 5 L (5.3 qt) or larger for used oil
• funnel
• shop rags
• jack with jack stands or an inspection pit

1. Warm up the engine for 3-5 minutes so the oil thins out and drains better. Do not let it get fully hot, to avoid burns.
2. Park the car on level ground and set the parking brake. Raise the front end on jack stands or drive onto an inspection pit. Use only reliable supports, and never work under a car held up by a jack alone.
3. If there is an engine undertray (skid plate) under the engine, remove it. It is held by bolts, and their number and size depend on the trim level.
4. Place the drain pan under the oil pan. Unscrew the oil filler cap on the engine, since this lets the oil drain faster.
5. Unscrew the oil pan drain plug and let the oil drain for 10-15 minutes. The plug and the oil are hot, so wear gloves.
6. Place the pan under the oil filter and unscrew the filter counterclockwise with the filter wrench. Some oil stays inside it, so keep the filter with the opening facing up.
7. Wipe the filter mounting surface on the engine. Make sure the old rubber gasket has not stayed behind on the engine.
8. Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with clean oil. Pour a little oil into the filter if it sits upright, which speeds up filling the system.
9. Screw the new filter on by hand until the gasket touches, then tighten it about 3/4 of a turn more. The tightening specification is printed on the filter body or its packaging. Do not tighten it with the wrench.
10. Clean the drain plug, replace the sealing washer and screw the plug back in. Check the tightening torque against the manufacturer's specification: a rough guide for drain plugs in aluminum oil pans is 20-30 N·m (15-22 lb-ft). Do not overtighten, as the threads in the pan strip easily.
11. Pour about 3.5 L (3.7 qt) of 5W-30 oil through the filler neck, then wait a minute for it to drain into the oil pan.
12. Check the level with the dipstick on a level surface. Add oil in small amounts up to the MAX mark, but not above it. The total capacity with the filter is about 3.8 L (4.0 qt).
13. Close the oil filler cap. Start the engine and run it for 1-2 minutes. The oil pressure warning light should go out 1-2 seconds after startup.
14. Shut off the engine and inspect the filter and drain plug for leaks. Wait 5 minutes and check the dipstick level again, topping up if needed.
15. Reinstall the engine undertray if you removed it. Dispose of the used oil and filter at a collection point. Do not pour them down the drain or onto the ground.

• Do not fill the oil above the MAX mark: excess oil foams and disrupts engine operation
• Do not use oil of unknown specification
• Use 5W-30 suitable for Ford gasoline engines
• The tightening torques in the text are approximate, so check exact values against the manufacturer's specification
• If you have no experience working under a car, have a repair shop do the job