Review on Motorcraft FL-500S Original Version Oil Filter: High-performance filtration for ultimate engine protection by Daniel King

These are factory recommended replacement filters for various Ford vehicles including mine (Taurus SHO 2014). The price here on Revain makes it very competitive with local stores, although Rockauto offers competitive prices too. The FL-500S uses a silicone anti-drain valve that you won't find on many aftermarket products of the same price. Other than that I have not used anything other than a Fram PH10575 on my SHO for the last 3 years and have never had any problems. There is no rattling noise on cold start to indicate an ADBV leak. I did an analysis of the used oil from the last oil change and it showed nothing out of the ordinary for a sub 30k EcoBoost engine. I wouldn't hesitate to use Fram even though they have a reputation on the internet for being one of the worst oil filters. Wix, Purolator and AC Delco are also good choices alongside this motorcraft. These engines typically break in after 30,000 miles and show significantly less metal wear after 30,000 miles. Fuel dilution and soot remain a major problem with EcoBoost and GTDI engines, so you should change your oil after about 5,000 miles, no matter what type of oil you use, even if it's Amsoil or a similar synthetic performance-enhancing oil. Overall: 5/5 stars