I had that same 2.5 Liter engine in my 2014 Transit Connect. Needless to say oil changes every 10k with full synthetic oil as well. I had over 310,000 miles on it, and sold it to a guy for $3k.
Ford did the exhaust in front of rear wheel before with F150's. They ended up replacing a crap ton of wheels. The exhaust chemicals coming out started eating away the wheel finish. Just saying.
I took delivery of my 2023 XLT FX4 last February, and am loving driving the Silver Bullet! Only has 3600 miles so far. Love this truck. Happy Holidays Everybody!!!
You live in NY why use oil that is not as good in the winter cold. I would stick to 0-20. If you lived down south then it would de ne big deal to use 5-20.
All these products make dealerships tons of money. I know, as I use tho sell them at time of sale. I was a Finance Mgr at a Ford Dealership. Glass etching costs them maybe $50 bucks, anything above is pure profit. Anything that is not on the factory window sticker from FORD, is a ADM or Dealer...
I would almost cut off my arm before going to the Dealer! Prices are outrages for service work. I try to do everything myself, Go to Dealer as last resort! They all play games and think you were born yesterday. Some days it is funny, as I know more than them. Just sad the times we are in.
I have only 3k miles on a 2023 Maverick that I got last Winter. It has an AGM battery, but it gets very COLD here in winters. I only drive 10 miles per day to and from work. Because of this, I plug in the onboard battery tender. Everything is been perfect since.