It is not uncommon for a corner luber to wipe the filter off and not replace it, start the engine before they refilled the crankcase. use the incorrect lubrication products, double gasket the filter, etc. Search the various expose' investigations done by consumer groups, etc. Problems can happen at a Ford dealership also, but they will likely step up and make it right.
Years ago, a sludged engine, gaulded bearing, tappet tick, seized engine, etc. would be accompanied with a wide array of maintenance receipts. Some were fabrications and others clearly pointed out that the wrong products were used. Today, those receipts mean very little if you have a lubrication related problem (beyond - go back to your maintainer to see what their warranty covers.)
What would you expect Ford to cover if an engine failed due to lack of lubrication? What is the right thing if you run out of oil, your engine is sludged, etc? If you use products that meet the Ford specifications and follow the maintenance schedule for your type of driving you should not have a problem. Many well intentioned owners have been denied warranty coverage because someone didn't do what they should have.
I'll keep using the $19.95 coupons at my local Ford dealership.
Edited January 20, 2010 by Grey
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CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH500 Info | ($1.69/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $1.69 | ||||||||
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PRO-TEC PXL57502MP Info | ($1.86/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 12x12 | $22.32 | ||||||||
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PRO-TEC PXL57502 Info | ($2.49/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $2.49 | ||||||||
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($2.68/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $2.68 | |||||||||
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CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH500XL XL Synthetic Info | ($3.87/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $3.87 | ||||||||
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MOTORCRAFT FL500S Info Choose
^ Could ship from same location as parts in cart | ($4.14/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 12x12 | $49.68 | ||||||||
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DENSO 1502021 FTF Engine Oil Filter Info | ($4.20/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $4.20 | ||||||||
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ACDELCO PF63P6 Info | ($4.48/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $4.48 | ||||||||
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BOSCH 3502 Premium Oil Filter Info | ($4.51/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $4.51 | ||||||||
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FRAM PH10575 Extra Guard; Spin-On; Includes Gasket; 4.06" tall, 3" in diameter Info Spin-on Oil Filter | ($5.14/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $5.14 | ||||||||
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FVP R7502XL Extended Life Info | ($5.23/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $5.23 | ||||||||
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HASTINGS / BALDWIN LF641 Info | ($5.62/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $5.62 | ||||||||
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WIX 57502 Factory filled synthetic oil Info Factory filled synthetic oil |
| ($5.96/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $5.96 | |||||||
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FRAM TG10575 Tough Guard; Spin-On Info Spin-on Oil Filter | ($6.62/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $6.62 | ||||||||
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WIX 57502XP XP Extreme Duty; Best for Synthetic Motor Oils; Factory filled synthetic oil Info Factory filled synthetic oil |
| ($8.10/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $8.10 | |||||||
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FRAM XG10575 Ultra Synthetic; Spin-On Info Spin-on Oil Filter | ($9.36/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $9.36 | ||||||||
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MOBIL M1212A Mobil 1 Extended Performance; 20,000 Mile Warranty Info Synthetic Oil Application. Premium filter recommended | ($15.66/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $15.66 | ||||||||
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