Seal the drain opening again after every oil change with the Dorman oil drain plug 65203, a magnetic steel plug with 1/2-20 SAE fine threads and a hex head that takes a 3/4 in tool. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1976-1979 Ford F-150 with the V8-5.0L or V8-7.5L, the 1983-1989 Ford F-250 with the L6-4.9L, V8-5.0L, V8-5.8L or V8-7.5L and the 2004-2006 Dodge Ram 1500 with the V10-8.3L. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
This Dorman engine oil drain plug is built to drop in like the original plug on the listed applications. Its magnetic design helps hold ferrous metal particles from the oil at the plug, and a gasket comes in the package.
- Direct replacement: designed to install like the factory plug, and no special tool is required.
- Ideal solution: intended to replace a missing or damaged plug and to help provide a secure seal.
- Durable construction: the Dorman Autograde oil drain plug is made to strict specifications from steel, with a silver finish and a bolt grade of 3.
- Trustworthy quality: supported by Dorman's product experts in the United States and over 100 years of automotive experience.
Specifications: 1/2-20 thread (1/2 in diameter, 20 threads per inch, fine, SAE, standard size, not oversized) · 3/4 in hex head · 0.751 in length · magnetic · gasket included · conventional drain method. The package contains one oil drain plug, and the listed applications use one plug each. Country of origin: China.
Signs this part may need replacing: oil seeping around the plug, a rounded hex head, damaged threads on the plug, or a missing plug. If the threads in the drain opening itself are damaged, this standard-thread plug may not be the right repair, so find the source of any leak before replacing parts.
Interchange: 5741081 · 4763739 · 944740 · J3206696 · D8TZ6730A · E9TZ6730B · 23011420 · 2372661 · 337185 · 3866776 · 413441C1
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
5741081, 4763739, 944740, J3206696, D8TZ6730A, E9TZ6730B, 23011420, 2372661, 337185, 3866776, 413441C1, 65203
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right oil drain plug for a 1976-1979 Ford F-150 V8-5.0L or V8-7.5L?
Yes. It is listed for the 1976-1979 Ford F-150 with the V8-5.0L or V8-7.5L, with one plug per application. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section to match your exact year and engine.
What thread size and head size does this plug have?
It has a 1/2-20 SAE fine thread (20 threads per inch, standard size, not oversized) and a hex head that takes a 3/4 in tool. The plug is 0.751 in long.
Does the Dorman drain plug come with a gasket?
Yes. A gasket is included, and the package contains one oil drain plug.
What does the magnetic design do?
The magnet helps hold ferrous metal particles from the engine oil at the plug, so they can be wiped off when the oil is drained.
What are signs an oil drain plug needs replacing?
Oil seeping around the plug, a rounded hex head, damaged threads on the plug, or a missing plug are signs it may need replacing. Find the source of any leak first.
