I was thinking of changing the oil instead of having it did. Looked like removing the filther would be messy. So I clumb underneath for a better view. Look what I found.

Is this from the factory or a previus owner's fix?

 

I'v never seen that before......

 

I'm pretty sure its factory, my 04 had one as well. I've heard of others having it

https://www.ranger-forums.com/2-9l-3-0l-v6-tech-32/oil-filter-funnel-29563/

https://www.ranger-forums.com/2-9l-3-0l-v6-tech-32/identify-mystery-part-115564/

 

Factory....guess that would explain it. What's the purpose or is it part of the filter?

 

That spelling of "filter"? Yeah, me either . . .

 

kinda wish i had that sometimes

 

haha, didn't notice that.

 

I think its to keep oil from leaking on the starter when you remove the filter...or something like that. Its been a while since I've messed with it though so I could be wrong.

 

is it just on the 3.0? my 04 4.0 did not have that.

 

I think its a 3.0 thing. I got it and it makes it super nice to pull the filter.

 

i "had" it. the filter was on really tight for some reason. i never had a problem with doing it before... i couldnt get a good grip on it and so i broke at Mfer off.

 

I think if i had a 3.0 i would get a oil filter relocation kit.

 

My 3.0 has one on it and it saves on a messy oil change.

 

I see now, 3.0 would explain it.

 

my '04 3.0 has it too.