Different Motorcraft filters for same application

[GON]

Difference between a Motorcraft oil filter, and Motorcraft oil filter with a Walmart designation

Engine- Ford 6.7L powerstroke diesel, 2024.

Looking at OEM oil filters, discovered for 2024 apparently Motorcraft makes a Walmart version, few a few dollars more. Of note the 2019 and 2024 use the same filter, yet the walmart version is not offered for the 2019 powerstroke.

FL2124S- standard OEM version, $19.28 USD

FL2124SW- OEM walmart version, $23.79 USD

Fascinating.

 

[Bottom_Feeder]

Why would you assume it's a Walmart-spec filter? Other OEM Ford parts houses online sell it also.

 

[Nukeman7]

It was previously discussed in this BITOG thread. Our Ford Parts expert @bdcardinal says it is the same filter, but who knows why both filters don't show as fitting the 2019 Powerstroke diesel. I also found this on a Ford parts site.

 

[GON]

Why would you assume it's a Walmart-spec filter? Other OEM Ford parts houses online sell it also.

Walmart is stated in the graphic.

 

[pbm]

OT but related....the Motorcraft 910 filters for my MZR engined Fords was $3.97 at Walmart just 2 years ago....it's approx. doubled in price. I also remember when Motorcraft syn-blend 5w20 was a screaming deal at WM....that's no longer the case either. I don't buy either their filters or oil anymore for this reason.

 

[K-Man]

The "W" added to the part number might stand for something else, not "Walmart". The same letter would be a coincidence. Ford added "S" to certain oil filters when it introduced shorter versions, so maybe the "W" means some other change.

 

[Kira]

Ford added "S" to certain oil filters when it introduced shorter versions

I recall readding that the "S" stood for silicone-the material better ADBVs are made.

 

[bdcardinal]

The "W" added to the part number might stand for something else, not "Walmart". The same letter would be a coincidence. Ford added "S" to certain oil filters when it introduced shorter versions, so maybe the "W" means some other change.

The W is for WalMart.

 

[FowVay]

I am not certain but because they list two different prices for that FL2124S (single or in a 12ct. case) I bet that the price difference is how the product is packaged. If you by the cheaper filter you might just get a filter with no packaging. If you buy the higher priced SW it might come in a nice Motorcraft box.

If you have the need you should buy one of each and see what you get.

 

[bdcardinal]

I am not certain but because they list two different prices for that FL2124S (single or in a 12ct. case) I bet that the price difference is how the product is packaged. If you by the cheaper filter you might just get a filter with no packaging. If you buy the higher priced SW it might come in a nice Motorcraft box.

If you have the need you should buy one of each and see what you get.

The B12 verson of the FL-2124S comes in this generic brown box and not the usual red one that is meant for retail sale. The other B-12 numbers like FL-500SB12, FL-820SB12, FL-910SB12, and FL-2062-AB12 are just loose filters in a box. We use those in the shop because A, they are cheaper and B, less waste.