2015–2020 13th generation (2015–2020, aluminum body)
2015–2020 Ford F-150 Oil Type and Capacity
The 2015–2020 Ford F-150 takes 5W-20 engine oil, 6.3 quarts with a filter change by engine. OEM filter Motorcraft FL-500S. Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents.
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2015–2020 Ford F-150 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (naturally aspirated, 2015–2017) oil
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C945-A / API SN |
| Capacity (with filter) | 6.3 qt / 6 L |
| Synthetic required | See owner's manual |
| OEM filter | Motorcraft FL-500S |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG10575, Wix 57502 |
| Change interval | Per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, max 10,000 mi / 12 months; 5,000 mi (severe) |
Replaced by the 3.3L V6 for 2018. Some quick guides list 6.0 qt, verify on the dipstick.
2015–2020 Ford F-150 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (2018–2020) oil
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C960-A1 / API SN |
| Capacity (with filter) | 6 qt / 5.7 L |
| Synthetic required | See owner's manual |
| OEM filter | Motorcraft FL-500S |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG10575, Wix 57502 |
| Change interval | Per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, max 10,000 mi / 12 months; 5,000 mi (severe) |
Direct+port injected update of the 3.5L NA V6; kept the 6-speed while everything else moved to the 10-speed. Some guides list 6.3 qt, verify on the dipstick.
2015–2020 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (Nano) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C946-A / -B1 / API SN |
| Capacity (with filter) | 6 qt / 5.7 L |
| Synthetic required | See owner's manual |
| OEM filter | Motorcraft FL-2062-A |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG11665, Wix 57342XP |
| Change interval | Per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, max 10,000 mi / 12 months; 5,000 mi (severe/towing) |
Uses the smaller FL-2062-A cartridge-style spin-on, NOT the FL-500S the other engines take. Manual says 6.0 qt; many owners find it reads slightly low. Check the dipstick.
2015–2020 Ford F-150 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (Coyote; 385 hp 2015–17, 395 hp 2018–20) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C945-A (2015–17) / WSS-M2C960-A1 (2018–20) / API SN |
| Capacity (with filter) | 8.8 qt / 8.3 L |
| Synthetic required | See owner's manual |
| OEM filter | Motorcraft FL-500S |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG10575, Wix 57502 |
| Change interval | Per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, max 10,000 mi / 12 months; 5,000 mi (severe) |
IMPORTANT: capacity changed mid-generation. 2015–2017 trucks take 7.7 qt; the 2018–2020 third-gen Coyote takes 8.8 qt. Check your year before buying oil.
2015–2020 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (1st gen 2015–16, 365 hp; 2nd gen PFDI 2017–20, 375 hp; Raptor HO 450 hp) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C946-A (2015–16) / WSS-M2C946-B1/-C1 (2017–20) |
| Capacity (with filter) | 6 qt / 5.7 L |
| Synthetic required | See owner's manual |
| OEM filter | Motorcraft FL-500S |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG10575, Wix 57502 |
| Change interval | Per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, max 10,000 mi / 12 months; 5,000 mi (severe/towing) |
2017 brought the redesigned dual-injection (PFDI) engine paired with the 10R80 10-speed. Oil capacity stayed 6.0 qt with filter.
2015–2020 Ford F-150 3.0L Power Stroke turbodiesel V6 (2018–2020) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 5W-30 (diesel-rated) |
| Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C214-B1 |
| Capacity (with filter) | 6.5 qt / 6.2 L |
| Synthetic required | See owner's manual |
| OEM filter | Motorcraft FL-2081 (Ford JL3Z-6731-A) |
| Change interval | Per oil-life monitor, max 10,000 mi / 12 months; 5,000–7,500 mi typical when towing |
Use only oil meeting the Ford diesel spec. Regular gasoline-engine 5W-30 does not qualify. Fuel filter service and DEF refills are additional diesel-specific maintenance items.
Which Ford F-150 model years does this cover?
These oil 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
2015–2020 Ford F-150 oil: common questions
How many quarts of oil does a 2015–2020 Ford F-150 take?
- It depends on the engine. The 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (naturally aspirated, 2015–2017) takes 6.3 quarts; The 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (2018–2020) takes 6 quarts; The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (Nano) takes 6 quarts; The 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (Coyote; 385 hp 2015–17, 395 hp 2018–20) takes 8.8 quarts; The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (1st gen 2015–16, 365 hp; 2nd gen PFDI 2017–20, 375 hp; Raptor HO 450 hp) takes 6 quarts; The 3.0L Power Stroke turbodiesel V6 (2018–2020) takes 6.5 quarts, all figures include a new filter.
What kind of oil does a 2015–2020 Ford F-150 take?
- 5W-20 meeting Ford WSS-M2C945-A / API SN. Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above.
Can you use a different viscosity in a 2015–2020 Ford F-150?
- The factory specification is 5W-20 and no alternate grade is listed for this engine. Modern variable-valve-timing hardware is sized around the specified viscosity, so substituting a thicker oil is not a free choice.
How often does a 2015–2020 Ford F-150 need an oil change?
- Per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, max 10,000 mi / 12 months; 5,000 mi (severe). Short trips, towing, extended idling, and dusty or very cold conditions all put the vehicle on the severe-service side of that interval.
What oil filter does a 2015–2020 Ford F-150 take?
- The OEM filter is Motorcraft FL-500S. Common equivalents: Fram XG10575, Wix 57502.
Sources
- Blauparts / Ford owner-manual data, 13th-gen oil capacities by engine
- NOLN Tech Spec, 2018 Ford F-150 service specifications
- NHTSA recall 20V-332, brake master cylinder, 2014–2017 F-150 3.5L EB
- NHTSA recall 17V-652 / Ford 17S33, door latch
- NHTSA recall 18V-568, seat belt pretensioners
- Motorcraft FL-2081 diesel oil filter fitment (2018–2021 3.0L Power Stroke)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2018 Ford F-150 EPA ratings
- Hardrock Offroad, F-150 OEM wheel/tire fitment guide by generation
- BatteryMart / Interstate, 2015–2020 F-150 H6/H7 battery fitment