Oof.
Yeah I remember way back when that was a thing recommending a tune up or a customer asking for one and giving them the menu price for the plugs and being told we were terrible people trying to rob everyone blah blah blah...only to see it on a hook being towed in later that day or the next with plugs broken off in the heads. Bravo Ford lol.Oof.
Had the dealer do those at 50K when I started hearing about how they break. Fortunately, by that time, the two-piece plugs were updated to a one-piece design. But that #4 cylinder isn't fun. There's stuff mounted to the firewall and some hoses that need to be moved out of the way to get to that one, which I found out when I changed the coils somewhere after 100K.
Just finished up the 1st oil change on the 2.7l, your video helped but this is so easy. Two things I'd like to add to your instructions:Happy Sunday Bronco6G!
So I know there's a ton of info already floating around here and on YouTube about how to change the oil on the 2.7L, but hey, what's one more for the pile, right?
Most of you know me for my "how to" writeups on the forum. In 2025, I've decided to take the help guides to the big screen. This latest video is for the new Bronco owners who might still be taking their rigs to the dealer and paying $120+ for an oil change.
Seriously, this is one of the easiest DIYs you can do, and it's way cheaper.
Check out this video guide - it's quick, simple, and shows you everything you need to know:
Trust me, once you do it yourself, you'll wonder why you ever paid someone else to do it. Plus, it's a great way to get to know your Bronco a little better.
Cheers,
Rusty
You're talking to the guy who spends his Sunday mornings watching Horsepower TV on Motortrend, despite knowing how to do most of the stuff they show, so I get it. Also, I lost my dad at 19, and can relate to you there. It sounds like you had the benefit of many years watching and learning from him. After pop died, I had a group of friends who had a shop, which turned into that special sanctuary for me and served for my years learning to turn a wrench as well.
IMHO, there's no way you should be doing oil changes without this plug.
surprisingly my first oil change after which I installed this, I managed not to lose a drop.
It probably only costs about $40 in supplies and 15 minutes of time to do your own depending on how long you want to let the oil drip out. Dealer will keep it all day at a minimum if I'm lucky around here. No harm in doing it at the dealer way if you prefer, other than them using the motorcraft synthetic blend. I would want a slightly more robust oil personally, maybe the motorcraft full synthetic if you can ask the dealer to put that in, but ideally something like the Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 or 5W-30 because both Bronco engines dilute the oil with fuel. There is a Kevlar/Rubber belt driving the oil pump sitting in oil, I wouldn't want that oil to get too acidic, thin, or contaminated. That said, there aren't highway shoulders full of disabled Ford's littering the nation so it's probably OK regardless of oil type, at least for a decade or so.
Yeah, unfortunately the Ford dealers down here in Florida are pigs.
I live in South Florida and car work/repair is absolutely insane expensive. Labor rates seem to be double other areas in the country. I just paid close to $500 to get a simple flange pipe exhaust connector welded to my classic truck. About 1 hour work, 3" of 3" pipe and a flange connector. I do most of all of my own work but welding is one of the things I can't do.
Just buy these instead. They're 4 for $9 and they're essentially the same exact thing, right down to the part number printed on it. For $2.25 a each, I'll take the peace of mind and just replace them.
