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@garychrist Two positioning pins would need to be welded on, and small threads would have to be cut into the weld points on the original plastic suction pipe to allow it to be pressed down and secured. The plastic ribs within the plastic sump are sealed off, effectively using what look like plastic plugs. Many thanks for calculating the dimensions; I’ve taken some photos, though I don’t own a set of calipers, and my flexible ruler has rounded edges. <<Furthermore, I don’t believe the original plastic suction pipe can be separated from the oil pan.<< You would have to cut off the connecting studs to remove the cover, but reattaching it to the aluminum oil pan would be a real piece of custom fabrication work. For now, I’ll keep driving the car as is throughout the winter; when the oil change comes around in 2027, I’ll have to come up with a solution with my mechanic. Due to the way they were manufactured, all EDGE models equipped with this aluminum oil pan—and whose owners want to (or are permitted to) drive at high speeds—are affected. Yesterday, I drove 190 km on the motorway, never exceeding 155 km/h. It’s doable, sure... but it’s much more enjoyable when you don’t have to constantly keep an eye on the speedometer needle 😉 and the acceleration remains absolutely "fantastic."

The idea is interesting; a similar "baffle plate" made of aluminum could be bolted around the oil pickup—which is made of thick material. It would only need to be a few millimeters long so that it doesn't protrude into the oil passage, or it could be secured on the outside using a pipe clamp. Perhaps I’ll look into installing the plastic oil pan during the next oil change. If the car ends up driving fast again, it will simply be due to the cover over the oil pickup.

@garychrist That would also be a way to keep more oil in reserve. It should be stable enough, given the thickness of the material. I’ll need to discuss this with my workshop—and also whether a cover should be fitted over the opening, similar to the plastic pan. I’ve also found a dealer who ships to Germany. Surely others must encounter this same issue with the aluminum oil pan when they perform an oil change and then drive at higher speeds? In Germany, some stretches of the autobahn have no speed limit—whenever traffic conditions allow for it, at least.

@1004ron One could test this by setting the oil level slightly above the maximum mark. It is the OEM dipstick.

Omar302, "The opening appears to be sealed" – no, it is a wide gap, roughly 1 cm high and 6–7 cm wide, allowing the oil to flow in. This means the oil at the bottom is shielded from the flow occurring above the intake pipe. The higher engine speed in S mode makes sense, as more oil is being pumped, meaning there is insufficient oil available at the bottom for a brief period. And, as Samurai Edge also suspects, the missing cover in the aluminum sump is likely the cause of the issue.

Thanks for your Answer, That’s what I suspect, too. The design of the intake pipe cover allows more engine oil to accumulate, ensuring it gets drawn in. In the aluminum pan, there is likely too much turbulence at speed, which hinders the intake process. So, I’ll probably have to buy a plastic pan—if I can still find one. My search has revealed that none of the spare parts suppliers in the USA ship to Germany.

Hello Samurai Edge, I’ve been getting this error message on my Sport (2.7L, 108k) ever since I installed the aluminum oil pan. The vehicle doesn't shut off; it just briefly throttles the speed and continues driving normally, though it won't go faster than 170 km/h. My car has had its speed limiter removed; previously, it was capped at 211 km/h -2018 Import to Germany. After the unlock in 2019, I did a test run up to 244 km/h—which was fast enough for me. I first noticed the issue during an overtaking maneuver that I couldn't complete because the car slowed me down. Up to 170 km/h, the car drives completely normally. In Sport mode (S), the error kicks in earlier (at 145 km/h) than in Drive mode (D). The plastic oil pan was replaced, and I suspect the issue lies with the intake pipe in the center of the pan. The plastic version has a wider oil inlet there, whereas the aluminum pan has very little clearance milled out around the pickup pipe. I don't know for sure if that's the reason, though.

I’m having exactly the same problem. I replaced the OEM oil pan with an aluminum one, and the issue cropped up on the highway at 170 km/h—or at around 145 km/h in "S" mode. In city and country driving, the car runs perfectly normally—just as zippy and agile as ever. It just doesn't like high speeds anymore. I’ve ordered an oil pressure sensor and a new oil filter. If that doesn't work, would I have to switch back to the plastic pan? Edge 170kmh.mp4

My VIN 2FMPK4AP6GBC29640 I cannot find any information about the frequency of the tire pressure system. I had a Ford Edge Sport (Bj 2016) imported from the USA to Germany. I have now put on winter tires, but with the local 433 MHz. Now the tire monitor reports that there is no pressure. However, I haven't learned the new tires yet because I don't know if I need 315 MHZ. If the 433 mhz are recognized, my next question, how do I learn these 4 tires to the BC? Thanks for a reply.