2015–2020 Ford F-150 Fluid Types and Capacities

Which Ford F-150 model years does this cover?

These fluids specifications apply to every Ford F-150 built from 2015 through 2020 — the 13th generation (2015–2020, aluminum body), full-size pickup (aluminum body, steel frame). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2015–2020 Ford F-150

• 2015All-new aluminum body (~700 lb lighter); 2.7L EcoBoost debuts; 5.0L drops to 7.7 qt oil capacity (through 2017)
• 2017Raptor returns (450-hp 3.5L HO); second-gen PFDI 3.5L EcoBoost + 10R80 10-speed introduced (MERCON ULV fluid)
• 2018Facelift: 3.3L replaces 3.5L NA base engine, 5.0L rises to 395 hp and 8.8 qt capacity, 10-speed spreads to 2.7L/5.0L, Auto Start-Stop standard on EcoBoost
• 2018–20203.0L Power Stroke diesel offered (from mid-2018)
• 2020Final year of the generation; carryover mechanicals

What transmission fluid does a 2015–2020 Ford F-150 take?

6R80 (2015–17 all engines; 3.3L through 2020): MERCON LV, ~13.1 qt total. 10R80 (2017+ 3.5L EB; 2018+ 2.7L/5.0L/diesel): MERCON ULV ONLY, ~13 qt total. LV and ULV are NOT interchangeable.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure.

What coolant does a 2015–2020 Ford F-150 use?

Motorcraft Orange (VC-3DIL-B, WSS-M97B44-D2) on 2015–2018; Ford switched to Motorcraft Yellow (VC-13DL-G, WSS-M97B57-A2) around 2019. Check the reservoir cap. Yellow can top off Orange; don't add Gold..

What brake fluid does a 2015–2020 Ford F-150 take?

Motorcraft DOT 3 (early years) / DOT 4 LV on later builds, match the reservoir cap marking.

What differential fluid does a 2015–2020 Ford F-150 take?

Rear: SAE 75W-85 synthetic (standard axles) or 75W-140 (Max Tow/HDPP 9.75-in HD axle. Check axle tag); front (4x4): SAE 80W-90.