Ford Explorer How To Change Engine Oil and Filter 2011 - 2019

In this video I will replace the engine oil and filter on a 2015 Ford Explorer with the 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (FFV)
Parts:
Ford Factory OEM part numbers
FL-500-S Engine Oil Filter: amzn.to/3FiHU6y
EJ7Z-6730-B Engine Oil Drain Bolt
Tools:
3/8" ratchet: amzn.to/3h9zshn
15mm Socket 3/8": amzn.to/46ErUYv
Master funnel set: amzn.to/3FnU4Le
Oil Filter Wrench: amzn.to/3SaFe2e
-If the oil filter is on too tight.
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[@user-cx4xi2xm1k]

Hello, is it necessary to remove the oil filter first, or remove the drain plug and wait until the oil has finished draining first, or is it no different?

[@friendlymechanic9778]

There is no difference which comes first. If you want to finish faster I would:
Remove the drain bolt for the oil
As it’s draining I would replace the filter. Once that is finished the oil should just be about done draining and you can put the plug back in.

[@user-cx4xi2xm1k]

In general, I do not apply the oil plug until the oil has dripping and not before, this usually takes about 15 minutes

[@friendlymechanic9778]

Yeah there is nothing wrong with trying to get as much out as possible. But from my experience the amount of “old” engine oil left inside the engine far surpasses what extra oil will come out by letting it drain for extended periods of time.
Everything will never come out.
I have taken apart a BMW N63TU engine down to just the block and pistons. I must of had about 2 quarts of oil drain out as I was removing all the components and flipping the engine upside down and back up. It’s crazy how much oil is still left inside

[@user-cx4xi2xm1k]

@@friendlymechanic9778
I agree with you that the oil inside the engine will not completely disappear during the draining. This is a certainty of course, but I did not think that much would remain inside the engine!! Does this apply to all engines, including Ford engines?

[@friendlymechanic9778]

I can’t say for Ford engines since I haven’t looked myself. But I wouldn’t be surprised if it was the same.