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title: "2015-2020 Ford F-150 Oil Type: 5W-20, 6.3 qt"
description: "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."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/oil"
updated: "2026-08-20"
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# 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.

**Quick answer**: The 2015-2020 Ford F-150 (3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (naturally aspirated, 2015-2017)) takes 5W-20 engine oil, 6.3 quarts with a filter change (OEM filter Motorcraft FL-500S). Other engines differ; see the tables below.

## 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) |

Note: 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) |

Note: 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) |

Note: 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) |

Note: 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) |

Note: 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 |

Note: 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.

- [2015 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015)
- [2016 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2016)
- [2017 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2017)
- [2018 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2018)
- [2019 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2019)
- [2020 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2020)

## What changed during the 2015-2020 Ford F-150

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2015 | All-new aluminum body (~700 lb lighter); 2.7L EcoBoost debuts; 5.0L drops to 7.7 qt oil capacity (through 2017) |
| 2017 | Raptor returns (450-hp 3.5L HO); second-gen PFDI 3.5L EcoBoost + 10R80 10-speed introduced (MERCON ULV fluid) |
| 2018 | Facelift: 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 |
| 2018-2020 | 3.0L Power Stroke diesel offered (from mid-2018) |
| 2020 | Final 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](https://www.blauparts.com/ford-f-150-oil-change-kit-2018-20-5-0l-v8-5w20.html)
- [NOLN Tech Spec, 2018 Ford F-150 service specifications](https://www.noln.net/topics/news/article/11496835/tech-spec-2018-ford-f-150-2018-03-01)
- [NHTSA recall 20V-332, brake master cylinder, 2014-2017 F-150 3.5L EB](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V332-1472.PDF)
- [NHTSA recall 17V-652 / Ford 17S33, door latch](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V652-3541.pdf)
- [NHTSA recall 18V-568, seat belt pretensioners](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCLRPT-18V568-3762.PDF)
- [Motorcraft FL-2081 diesel oil filter fitment (2018-2021 3.0L Power Stroke)](https://puredieselpower.com/ford/2018-2021-f-150-powerstroke/2018-2021-ford-3.0l-powerstroke-upgraded-replacement-parts/18-21-ford-f-150-3.0l-powerstroke-ford-motocraft-oil-filter-fl-2081)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2018 Ford F-150 EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2018_Ford_F150.shtml)
- [Hardrock Offroad, F-150 OEM wheel/tire fitment guide by generation](https://hardrockoffroad.com/fitment-guides/ford-f150/)
- [BatteryMart / Interstate, 2015-2020 F-150 H6/H7 battery fitment](https://www.batterymart.com/c-ford-f-150-car-battery.html)

## Other Ford F-150 generations

- [2021-2025 Ford F-150 oil](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/oil)
- [2012-2014 Ford F-150 oil](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/oil)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/oil).

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- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/oil-reset)
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- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.