🔧 Edge - Engine Oil & Oil Filter Change

You’ll drain the old engine oil, replace the oil filter, and refill with the correct full-synthetic oil. Fresh oil protects the turbo and internal engine parts, and a new filter keeps contaminants from circulating.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.75-1.5 hours

Assumption: factory-style spin-on oil filter and standard drain plug.

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Work on level ground; support the Edge with jack stands, not just a jack.
• ⚠️ Oil and exhaust parts can be very hot; let it cool if needed.
• ⚠️ Wear gloves and safety glasses; used oil is dirty and irritating.
• ⚠️ Keep oil off belts and electrical connectors; wipe spills immediately.
• ⚠️ Battery disconnect is not required for this service.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Wheel chocks
• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves
• Drain pan (8-quart minimum)
• Funnel
• 15mm socket
• 3/8" drive ratchet
• Torque wrench (3/8" drive)
• Oil filter wrench (adjustable band type)
• Trim clip tool
• Flathead screwdriver
• Shop towels

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine oil (5W-30 full synthetic meeting Ford WSS-M2C946-A / WSS-M2C946-B1) - Qty: 6 quarts
• Engine oil filter - Qty: 1
• Oil drain plug gasket or drain plug - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on a level surface and set the parking brake.
• Chock the rear wheels using wheel chocks.
• Warm the engine for 2–3 minutes, then shut it off (warm oil drains faster).
• Open the hood and remove the oil fill cap (helps the crankcase vent while draining).
• If equipped with an underbody splash shield, you may need to loosen/remove it to access the drain plug and filter.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Safely raise and support the Edge

• Lift the front using a floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum) at the approved front jacking point.
• Set the vehicle onto jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum).
• Give the vehicle a gentle push to confirm it’s stable before going underneath.

Step 2: Remove/loosen the lower splash shield (if equipped)

• Use a trim clip tool to pop out plastic push-pins (a push-pin is a two-piece clip that “pops” apart).
• Use a flathead screwdriver to help pry stubborn clips if needed.
• Set clips aside so you don’t lose them.

Step 3: Drain the engine oil

• Position the drain pan (8-quart minimum) under the oil pan drain plug.
• Use a 15mm socket with a 3/8" drive ratchet to loosen and remove the drain plug.
• Let the oil drain until it slows to an occasional drip (usually 5–10 minutes).
• Clean the drain plug and replace the oil drain plug gasket or drain plug if applicable.

Step 4: Reinstall and torque the drain plug

• Thread the drain plug in by hand first to avoid cross-threading.
• Tighten using a torque wrench (3/8" drive): Torque to 28 Nm (21 ft-lbs).
• Tip: Hand-threading first prevents expensive damage.

Step 5: Remove the oil filter

• Move the drain pan (8-quart minimum) under the oil filter area (it will spill).
• Use an oil filter wrench (adjustable band type) to loosen the filter.
• Spin the filter off by hand and keep it upright as you remove it.
• Use shop towels to wipe the sealing surface on the engine.
• Make sure the old rubber gasket came off with the old filter (a stuck gasket can cause a big leak).

Step 6: Install the new oil filter

• Lightly coat the new filter’s rubber gasket with fresh oil (use a gloved finger).
• Thread the new filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the engine.
• Tighten by hand an additional 3/4 turn (do not use the wrench to tighten unless the filter instructions say otherwise).
• Tip: Hand-tight is usually correct for spin-on filters.

Step 7: Reinstall the splash shield (if removed)

• Reposition the panel and reinstall push-pins using the trim clip tool.
• Verify nothing is hanging down before lowering the vehicle.

Step 8: Lower the vehicle and refill with oil

• Raise slightly with the floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum), remove the jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum), then lower the vehicle.
• Place a funnel in the oil fill hole and add 5.5 quarts of 5W-30 full synthetic meeting Ford WSS-M2C946-A / WSS-M2C946-B1.
• Reinstall the oil fill cap.

Step 9: Start, check for leaks, and set the final oil level

• Start the engine and let it idle for 30–45 seconds.
• Shut the engine off and wait 5 minutes for oil to drain back to the pan.
• Check underneath for drips at the drain plug and oil filter; wipe and re-check.
• Check the dipstick and top off as needed to reach the full mark (typically total ends up near ~5.7 quarts with filter).

Step 10: Reset the oil life monitor

• Turn ignition on (engine off).
• Using the steering wheel controls, navigate the driver display: Settings > Vehicle > Oil Life Reset.
• Press and hold OK until it resets to 100%.

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✅ After Repair

• Recheck the dipstick after a short 5–10 minute drive; top off if needed.
• Look under the Edge for any fresh oil drips after the drive.
• Pour used oil into a sealed container and take it (and the old filter) to an oil recycling drop-off.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $90-$160 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $35-$70 (parts only)

You Save: $55-$90 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.7-1.0 hours.

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