For kicks I called Ford Customer Service. I explained that there is some ambiguity about the oil fill capacity between the manual and the manufacturers specification document. She told me that she could not get a technical contact through the call center, and that my only avenue would be to contact my dealer, who then could relay any questions to Ford. So, I took her advice. I called my dealers service department, explained the different documents, and asked what the fill capacity was. He told me that it is 6 qts with filter, and if it was anything different, that Ford would send me a letter ...

Oh ya .. I'm sure they would


I changed mine at 1000 miles, and used 6 qts per the manual (w/filter).

 

Just changed mine about 5 minutes ago...Held 6 quarts only...switched to synthetic.....mileage was 1244........not sure about this 7 quart controversy....LOL

 

1050 miles for my girl. Question I put in syn. oil and the next change is set for 8000 miles. Will that void the warranty??

 

Okay here's the deal: I went to my service dept. today and explained that the owners manual says 6 quarts with filter......and asked why they have listed 7 quarts on the work sheet. Service manager told me that 6 quarts is towards the high end of the XXX's on the dipstick, and that they top it off to the full mark after. He said that it is not actually a full 7 quarts, but it is more than 6, and that they just round it off to 7 on the $$$ charge. I measured it on the dipstick myself, and it is right over the 2nd hole on the dipstick. I think 6 quarts would actually be about a 1/2 quart low......if 100% full is the reference point.

 

Okay here's the deal: I went to my service dept. today and explained that the owners manual says 6 quarts with filter......and asked why they have listed 7 quarts on the work sheet. Service manager told me that 6 quarts is towards the high end of the XXX's on the dipstick, and that they top it off to the full mark after. He said that it is not actually a full 7 quarts, but it is more than 6, and that they just round it off to 7 on the $$$ charge. I measured it on the dipstick myself, and it is right over the 2nd hole on the dipstick. I think 6 quarts would actually be about a 1/2 quart low......if 100% full is the reference point. [/b][/quote]
It sounds to me like you have 1/2 quart too much. I guess it's one of those "is the glass 1/2 full or 1/2 empty kind of things?". IMO, I rather put in the exact amount the manual says: 6 quarts. No more, no less.