2015–2024 Ford F-150 Oil Capacity & Fluid Specs
Quick answer
F-150 oil capacity depends on engine AND year: the 2.7L and 3.5L EcoBoost take 6.0 quarts of 5W-30; the 3.3L V6 takes 6.0 quarts of 5W-20; the 5.0L V8 changed twice — 7.7 qt of 5W-20 (2015–2017), 8.8 qt of 5W-20 (2018–2020), then 7.75 qt of 5W-30 (2021–2024). Always with a new Motorcraft filter.
Specs below are verified against Ford's own owner's manuals (2016, 2019, 2020 and 2021 editions) for the 2015–2024 (13th and 14th generation) F-150. The 5.0L V8 is the one that trips people up: Ford changed its capacity twice and only moved it to 5W-30 in 2021 — the 2018–2020 trucks still call for 5W-20. Coolant color also flipped from Orange to Yellow in 2020. Find your engine and year in the tables and confirm against your own manual's Capacities chapter.
2.7L EcoBoost V6
| Specification | Capacity / type |
|---|---|
| Engine oil — with filter | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) |
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 (Ford spec WSS-M2C946-A through 2020; WSS-M2C961-A1 from 2021) |
| Oil filter | Motorcraft FL-2062-A (listed as FL-2062 in the 2021+ catalog) |
| Automatic, 10-speed (10R80, 2018+) — total | ≈13.1 qt (12.4 L) — Motorcraft Mercon ULV (XT-12-QULV) |
| Automatic, 6-speed (6R80, 2015–2017) — total | ≈13.1 qt (12.4 L) — Motorcraft Mercon LV |
| Coolant (engine) | 16.4 qt (15.5 L) 2015–2018 · 15.1 qt (14.3 L) 2019+ — Motorcraft Orange through 2019, Yellow from 2020; never mix, check your reservoir cap |
3.5L EcoBoost V6
| Specification | Capacity / type |
|---|---|
| Engine oil — with filter | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) |
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 (WSS-M2C946-A through 2020; WSS-M2C961-A1 from 2021) |
| Oil filter | Motorcraft FL-500S |
| Automatic, 10-speed (10R80, 2017+) — total | ≈13.1 qt (12.4 L) — Motorcraft Mercon ULV (XT-12-QULV) |
| Automatic, 6-speed (6R80, 2015–2016) — total | ≈13.1 qt (12.4 L) — Motorcraft Mercon LV |
| Coolant (engine) | 15.6 qt (14.75 L) 2015–2018 · 15.2 qt (14.35 L) 2019–2020 · 14.3 qt (13.5 L) 2021+ — Orange through 2019, Yellow from 2020 |
| Rear differential (9.75") | 5.5 pt = 2.75 qt (2.6 L) through 2020 · 2.2–2.6 qt (2021+, by axle) — SAE 75W-85 (75W-140 with HD tow pkg) |
| Front differential (4x4) | ≈1.75 qt (1.7 L); 1.64–1.8 qt 2021+ — SAE 80W-90 (2015–2017) · SAE 75W-85 (2018+) |
| Transfer case (4x4) | 1.5 qt (1.4 L); two-speed 2021+ takes 1.9 qt (1.8 L) — Motorcraft Transfer Case Fluid (Torque-on-Demand cases use Mercon LV) |
3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (2015–2017)
| Specification | Capacity / type |
|---|---|
| Engine oil — with filter | 6.3 qt (6.0 L) |
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 (WSS-M2C945-A) |
| Oil filter | Motorcraft FL-500S |
| Coolant (engine) | 15.1 qt (14.25 L) — Motorcraft Orange |
5.0L V8 (2015–2017)
| Specification | Capacity / type |
|---|---|
| Engine oil — with filter | 7.7 qt (7.3 L) |
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 (WSS-M2C945-A) |
| Oil filter | Motorcraft FL-500S |
| Coolant (engine) | 15.9 qt (15.0 L) — Motorcraft Orange |
5.0L V8 (2018–2020)
| Specification | Capacity / type |
|---|---|
| Engine oil — with filter | 8.8 qt (8.3 L) |
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 (WSS-M2C945-B1) — NOT 5W-30 in these years |
| Oil filter | Motorcraft FL-500S |
| Coolant (engine) | 13.9 qt (13.2 L) — Orange (2018–19), Yellow (2020) |
5.0L V8 (2021–2024)
| Specification | Capacity / type |
|---|---|
| Engine oil — with filter | 7.75 qt (7.33 L) |
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 (WSS-M2C961-A1) |
| Oil filter | Motorcraft FL-500S |
| Coolant (engine) | ≈13.9 qt — Motorcraft Yellow (confirm exact figure in your year's manual) |
3.3L V6 (2018–2024)
| Specification | Capacity / type |
|---|---|
| Engine oil — with filter | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) |
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 (WSS-M2C945-B1; WSS-M2C960-A1 from 2021) |
| Oil filter | Motorcraft FL-500S |
| Coolant (engine) | 13.6 qt (12.86 L) — Orange (2018–19), Yellow (2020+) |
3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid (2021–2024)
| Specification | Capacity / type |
|---|---|
| Engine oil — with filter | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) |
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 (WSS-M2C961-A1) |
| Oil filter | Motorcraft FL-500S |
| Coolant (engine) | Two circuits — ≈15.3 qt high-temp + 7.2 qt low-temp, Motorcraft Yellow |
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel (2018–2021)
| Specification | Capacity / type |
|---|---|
| Engine oil — with filter | 6.5 qt (6.15 L) |
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 diesel (WSS-M2C214-B1) |
| Oil filter | Motorcraft FL-2081 |
| Coolant (engine) | 13.7 qt (13.0 L) |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank | ≈5.6 gal (21.3 L) — DEF (ISO 22241) |
Oil drain plug torque: ≈19 lb-ft (26 N·m) on metal plugs — many 2018+ engines use a plastic quarter-turn plug instead (no torque wrench); verify per engine/year
Capacities compiled from the owner’s manual. Always confirm with your own manual before servicing.
Quick reference
| Battery group size | H6 (most 2016+) / H7 (2015 & some V8, towing) |
| Wiper blades (driver / passenger) | 22" / 22" (verify your year) |
| Common factory tire sizes | 265/70R17 · 275/65R18 · 275/60R20 (per trim — check your door placard) |
| Lug nut torque | 150 lb-ft (204 N·m), M14×1.5 — recheck within 100 mi |
| Spark plugs | Motorcraft per engine (2021 catalog: SP-578 EcoBoost · SP-520 3.3L · SP-588 5.0L) — gap is engine-specific, use your emission label |
Maintenance schedule highlights
| Item | Interval |
|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Per oil-life monitor, max 10,000 mi / 1 yr |
| Tire rotation | At every oil change (5,000–10,000 mi) |
| Engine air filter | Every 30,000 mi |
| Cabin air filter | Every 20,000 mi |
| Spark plugs | Every 100,000 mi (some severe-duty/HEV schedules 60,000 mi) |
| Transmission fluid (10R80) | 150,000 mi normal / 30,000 mi severe (towing) |
| Coolant | First at 100,000 mi, then per your year's schedule (~every 50,000 mi) |
Exact products for this vehicle
- Motorcraft 5W-30 synthetic blend, 6-qt (EcoBoost, 2021+ 5.0L) / 5W-20 for 3.3L & 2015–2020 5.0L ↗
- Motorcraft FL-500S oil filter (FL-2062-A for 2.7L, FL-2081 diesel) ↗
- Drain plug gasket/washer (per engine — sold in OEM kits) ↗
- 15mm socket for metal drain plugs — many 2018+ engines use a quarter-turn plastic plug instead ↗
- Long-neck funnel + 10-qt drain pan (the 2018–2020 5.0L drains 8.8 quarts) ↗
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DIY oil change — quick steps
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1 Set up
Park level, engine warm (not hot). The F-150's clearance means no ramps needed for most. Pull the dipstick now so the crankcase vents while draining.
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2 Drain
15mm plug on metal pans; drain 5+ minutes. Many 2018+ engines use a quarter-turn plastic drain plug instead — turn it gently by hand and don't overtighten on reinstall. On engines with a replaceable washer, fit a new one.
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3 Filter and refill
Spin off the filter (FL-500S on most, FL-2062-A on the 2.7L), oil the new gasket, hand-tighten 3/4 turn past contact. Refill with YOUR engine and year's capacity from the table — start a quart low and work up the dipstick.
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4 Verify and reset
Run a minute, check for leaks, recheck level after settling. Reset the oil-life monitor through the dash menu (Settings → Vehicle → Oil Life Reset on most years).
Common problems on this vehicle
Cam phaser rattle (3.5L EcoBoost, 2017–2020)
A cold-start rattle for the first seconds is the signature of worn VVT cam phasers — Ford issued TSBs (21-2315, superseded by 22-2200 and 23-2143) and extended coverage program 21N03 for trucks built through Nov 2019. It often comes with timing correlation codes. Don't ignore it; the fix grows with the miles.
Related code: P0016
5.0L oil consumption (2018–2020)
Many 2018–2020 5.0L trucks burn noticeable oil between changes — Ford issued multiple TSBs (19-2058, 19-2133, 19-2365) pointing at intake vacuum during deceleration fuel shut-off, and a class action over it was certified in 2024. Check your dipstick monthly and document consumption at the dealer while in warranty.
10R80 shift quality complaints
Harsh 1–2 shifts, clunks, or hesitation on 2017+ trucks generated multiple TSBs (18-2274, 24-2046, 25-2018 among them) — many cases improve dramatically with reprogramming and a fluid service rather than hardware.
Codes this vehicle is known for
Recall results below are shown for 2024 models — check your exact year with the free VIN tool.
Open recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…
Service bulletins (TSBs)
Manufacturer communications and technical service bulletins for this vehicle are available on NHTSA’s site:
View TSBs on NHTSA.gov ↗Frequently asked questions
- How much oil does a 5.0 F-150 take?
- Three answers by year, per Ford's manuals: 2015–2017 takes 7.7 quarts of 5W-20; 2018–2020 takes 8.8 quarts of 5W-20; 2021–2024 takes 7.75 quarts of 5W-30. The capacity AND viscosity both changed — check your year before buying oil.
- How much oil does the 3.5 EcoBoost take?
- 6.0 quarts with a filter change, 5W-30 synthetic blend or full synthetic meeting the Ford spec for your year (WSS-M2C946-A through 2020, WSS-M2C961-A1 from 2021). The 2.7L EcoBoost also takes 6.0 quarts of 5W-30.
- What transmission fluid does the 10-speed take?
- Mercon ULV only (Motorcraft XT-12-QULV) — it's a thinner fluid than Mercon LV and they are NOT interchangeable. Total capacity is about 13.1 quarts; a pan drain takes roughly half that.
- Can I use 5W-20 instead of 5W-30 in my EcoBoost?
- No — Ford specifies 5W-30 for the EcoBoost engines and the 2021+ 5.0L. Use the viscosity printed on your oil filler cap; turbo engines especially are hard on thin oil. (The reverse trap also exists: 2018–2020 5.0L trucks call for 5W-20, not 5W-30.)
- What color coolant does my F-150 use?
- Motorcraft Orange through 2019; Motorcraft Yellow from 2020 (per Ford's 2019 vs 2020 manuals). They are different chemistries — never mix them. Your reservoir cap and owner's manual are the tiebreakers.
- What's the F-150 lug nut torque?
- 150 lb-ft (204 N·m), and Ford says to retighten within 100 miles after any wheel removal — F-150 aluminum wheels plus over-torqued lugs are how studs break.