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agesilaus
Explorer III
Nov 17, 2016

New oil specification: CK-4 and FA-4

First this video saying Ford rejects the new oil:

YouTube


Then this link saying Ford accepts CK-4 Rotella but not FA-4

link 1

and then this fact sheet from Shell Rotella:

Shell

I could not find any official word from Ford
  • OK someone found this on the Ford dealer's site:

    "Ford Motor Company CK-4/FA-4 Ford Position Statement

    Starting on December 1, 2016 the American Petroleum Institute (API) will begin licensing
    two new diesel motor categories CK-4 and FA-4. API CK-4 is being released to replace
    CJ-4. FA-4 is a low viscosity diesel oil released for diesel engines designed for a lower
    viscosity oil.

    API FA-4: Due to its low viscosity FA-4 should not be used in any Ford diesel vehicles at this time.

    API CK-4: Ford will not be recommending the use of CK-4 motor oils in any Ford diesel engines,
    new or old. Testing Ford has done on some CK-4 formulations have shown inadequate
    wear protection compared to CJ-4 formulations developed and licensed before 2016.

    Like many other diesel engine manufacturers, with their own internal OEM specification,
    Ford will now be recommending oils that meet an OEM specification, Ford Material
    Engineering Specification WSS-M2C171-F1. The customer should use an oil showing
    that it meets this specification.

    An oil showing CJ-4 in the API donut without showing CK-4 would be acceptable for
    service even if not showing WSS-M2C171-F1. This oil would most likely be an older CJ-
    4 formulation, developed and licensed prior to 2016. These oils could be around for
    about a year after CK-4 licensing begins, December 1, 2016. Field experience and Ford
    testing has shown that these older CJ-4 formulations provide acceptable 6.7L engine
    protection.

    To insure you protect your Ford diesel engine use an oil meeting Ford specification
    WSS-M2C171-F1 like Motorcraft Super Duty Motor oil. "