I'm a bit over 6ft tall and can just barely hook the 2018 5.0 or the 2018 2.7 to get it out. To get it out clean I do use a stepstool or ladder.The 5.0 in the 2018,f150 at my work is out of my reach. I have to get on a ladder to be able to reach it as it's down almost flush with a cylinder head.
The 6.7 diesels I also need a ladder to reach
And yep - the 10R80 trans dip is a booger.