In this case, your dealer is full of baloney.

Dear Car Talk | Jul 01, 1993
Dear Tom and Ray:
David
TOM: Do they have "cabaret" seating at this dealership, Dave? Because you're getting a good, old fashioned song and dance.
RAY: You're absolutely right that this is not normal, and that you're doing damage to the engine. The noise is coming from the valve train, which is not being properly lubricated. And eventually, some part of it will need to be replaced. It should take only seconds for oil to get to the valve train, not twenty minutes! And you can bet that the lack of oil is also shortening the life of other expensive parts of the engine.
TOM: The advice you're getting from this dealership is absolutely reprehensible. You should get right on the phone to Ford's customer service center in Detroit (1-800-392-FORD) and tell them about the ridiculous baloney you're getting from these guys.
RAY: If they don't immediately apologize and agree that this dealer has his head up his tailpipe, then here's plan B: Do exactly what the dealer told you to do. Race the heck out of the engine first thing in the morning (this assumes you have a three year/36,000 miles warranty).
TOM: Right. But instead of doing it with your foot, because your foot will get tired, I'd use a cement block on the gas pedal.
RAY: Just rest that baby on the pedal, so it revs at full throttle for seven minutes, or until the engine melts--whichever comes first. And as the dealer says, it's best (worst) to do this when the engine is stone cold. So the second it starts, rest the concrete block on the pedal, and go inside for a cup of coffee.
TOM: And when the engine blows up, have it towed to the dealer and say "I did exactly what you told me, and the noise is gone. Unfortunately, I also need a new engine...under warranty, of course." Good luck, David. Let us know how you make out.
David
TOM: Do they have "cabaret" seating at this dealership, Dave? Because you're getting a good, old fashioned song and dance.
RAY: You're absolutely right that this is not normal, and that you're doing damage to the engine. The noise is coming from the valve train, which is not being properly lubricated. And eventually, some part of it will need to be replaced. It should take only seconds for oil to get to the valve train, not twenty minutes! And you can bet that the lack of oil is also shortening the life of other expensive parts of the engine.
TOM: The advice you're getting from this dealership is absolutely reprehensible. You should get right on the phone to Ford's customer service center in Detroit (1-800-392-FORD) and tell them about the ridiculous baloney you're getting from these guys.
RAY: If they don't immediately apologize and agree that this dealer has his head up his tailpipe, then here's plan B: Do exactly what the dealer told you to do. Race the heck out of the engine first thing in the morning (this assumes you have a three year/36,000 miles warranty).
TOM: Right. But instead of doing it with your foot, because your foot will get tired, I'd use a cement block on the gas pedal.
RAY: Just rest that baby on the pedal, so it revs at full throttle for seven minutes, or until the engine melts--whichever comes first. And as the dealer says, it's best (worst) to do this when the engine is stone cold. So the second it starts, rest the concrete block on the pedal, and go inside for a cup of coffee.
TOM: And when the engine blows up, have it towed to the dealer and say "I did exactly what you told me, and the noise is gone. Unfortunately, I also need a new engine...under warranty, of course." Good luck, David. Let us know how you make out.
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