oil filters on ford modular engines

[shadowstang03gt]

I just saw a TSB from ford. Claiming that u must only use motorcraft oil filters. If u dont it could cause engine damage. I guess the dealer i work at has already had three 3V engines be messed up. They were all using fram filters. I guess the filter material is breaking apart and getting caught up in the valve train and oil pumps. Ford warrenty will not cover the repairs if u are using a non-motorcraft filter.

[UGOTTBIT]

I'm not familiar with that TSB, but I have always and will only use Ford Filters on all of my vehicles. I have heard from a few local old timers around here say that on some of the Ford big blocks back in the day that if they used a Fram filter the oil pressure would drop. But that is the only thing that I have ever heard about and oil filter issue with some Fords.

Rusty

[UDSIDE]

??/ Yeah...I've been wondering about Fram the past couple of years. I had a Fram air filter gradually come apart & went thru the intake on my Ford E-250 work van a few years ago.

Johnny B.

[GeoSnake]

Motorcraft filter for me also. I was shown a comparison (online) once and the Motorcraft outperformed most others. Can't find that comparison now. My builder once told me to use Motorcraft only so that is what I've done.

[shadowstang03gt]

i will try to get the bulletin.

[UGOTTBIT]

i will try to get the bulletin.

Cool, please let us know what you find out.

Rusty

[lafrance773]

Same here I have used nothing but Motorcraft filters on all three of my Fords.