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title: "2021-2025 Ford F-150 Transmission Fluid & Coolant"
description: "Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2021-2025 Ford F-150 takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 10R80 10-speed (all engines incl. hybrid's modified 10R80): MERCON ULV only, ~13 qt total fill; drain-and-fill ~5-6 qt. No dipstick on most, level via fill/check plug at temperature.. Coolant: Motorcraft Yellow (VC-13DL-G, WSS-M97B57-A2), pre-diluted 50/50. Long-life: first change ~100k, then per manual. Don't substitute Orange or Gold.."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/fluids"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2021-2025 Ford F-150 Fluid Types and Capacities

Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2021-2025 Ford F-150 takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 10R80 10-speed (all engines incl. hybrid's modified 10R80): MERCON ULV only, ~13 qt total fill; drain-and-fill ~5-6 qt. No dipstick on most, level via fill/check plug at temperature.. Coolant: Motorcraft Yellow (VC-13DL-G, WSS-M97B57-A2), pre-diluted 50/50. Long-life: first change ~100k, then per manual. Don't substitute Orange or Gold..

## 2021-2025 Ford F-150 fluid guide (High confidence)

| System | Fluid type & capacity |
| --- | --- |
| Coolant | Motorcraft Yellow (VC-13DL-G, WSS-M97B57-A2), pre-diluted 50/50. Long-life: first change ~100k, then per manual. Don't substitute Orange or Gold. |
| Transmission | 10R80 10-speed (all engines incl. hybrid's modified 10R80): MERCON ULV only, ~13 qt total fill; drain-and-fill ~5-6 qt. No dipstick on most, level via fill/check plug at temperature. |
| Brake fluid | Motorcraft DOT 4 LV (WSS-M6C65-A2), match the reservoir cap |
| Power steering | None (electric power steering) |
| Differential | Rear: SAE 75W-85 synthetic (standard) or 75W-140 (Max Tow/HDPP 9.75-in HD axle. Check axle tag); front (4x4): SAE 80W-90 |
| Transfer case | Motorcraft Transfer Case Fluid (XL-12) |

Note: Plain washer fluid; no special spec

## Which Ford F-150 model years does this cover?

These fluids specifications apply to every Ford F-150 built from 2021 through 2025, the 14th generation (2021-2025; 2024 facelift), full-size pickup (aluminum body; hybrid available; lightning ev is a separate model). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2021 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021)
- [2022 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2022)
- [2023 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2023)
- [2024 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2024)
- [2025 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2025)

## What changed during the 2021-2025 Ford F-150

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2021 | Generation launch: PowerBoost hybrid + Pro Power Onboard debut, 10R80 across the lineup, final Power Stroke diesel year; busy first-year recall list (steering gear 21V-407, EBB 21V-533, driveshaft 21V-381/21V-986) |
| 2022 | Raptor returns on 37s (optional); Lightning EV launches as a separate model; LED headlamp module recalls begin (22V-686) |
| 2023 | Raptor R (5.2L supercharged V8) added; final year of the 3.3L V6 and rear Max-Tow axle recall window (23V-896) |
| 2024 | Facelift: new fascias, standard 12-in screens, Pro Access tailgate; 2.7L EcoBoost becomes the base engine; hybrid renamed simply 'hybrid' and price gap narrowed |
| 2025 | Carryover; 2024-built trucks fall under the 25V-488 electronic brake booster software recall. Check VIN |

## 2021-2025 Ford F-150 fluids: common questions

### What transmission fluid does a 2021-2025 Ford F-150 take?

10R80 10-speed (all engines incl. hybrid's modified 10R80): MERCON ULV only, ~13 qt total fill; drain-and-fill ~5-6 qt. No dipstick on most, level via fill/check plug at temperature.. 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 2021-2025 Ford F-150 use?

Motorcraft Yellow (VC-13DL-G, WSS-M97B57-A2), pre-diluted 50/50. Long-life: first change ~100k, then per manual. Don't substitute Orange or Gold..

### What brake fluid does a 2021-2025 Ford F-150 take?

Motorcraft DOT 4 LV (WSS-M6C65-A2), match the reservoir cap.

### What differential fluid does a 2021-2025 Ford F-150 take?

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

## Sources

- [2022 Ford F-150 Owner's Manual (Ford service content), capacities and specifications](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/2022-Ford-F-150-Owners-Manual-version-1_om_EN-US_10_2021.pdf)
- [F150gen14 forum, 2021 5.0L 5W-30 / 7.7-qt sump change discussion (owner's manual excerpts)](https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/2021-v8-oil-capacity.4358/)
- [NHTSA recall 24V-635 chronology, 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost intake valves](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24V635-2546.pdf)
- [Astro Ford / NHTSA, F-150 recall hub (driveshaft, trailer brake, axle, EBB campaigns)](https://www.astroford.com/recalls/ford-f-150-recalls.htm)
- [Car and Driver, Ford EcoBoost intake-valve engine failure recall](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62044486/ford-f150-bronco-explorer-edge-lincoln-nautilus-aviator-engine-failure-recall/)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2023 Ford F-150 EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2023_Ford_F150.shtml)
- [Wheel-Size.com, 2022 Ford F-150 OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/ford/f-150/2022/)
- [Cars.com, 2021 F-150 towing capacities breakdown (14,000-lb max)](https://www.cars.com/articles/breaking-down-the-2021-ford-f-150s-towing-capacities-433112/)
- [Motorcraft, MERCON ULV automatic transmission fluid (10R80)](https://www.motorcraft.com/us/en_us/home/our-products/chemicals-and-lubricants/transmission-fluid/mercon-ulv-automatic-transmission-fluids.html/100)

## Other Ford F-150 generations

- [2015-2020 Ford F-150 fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/fluids)
- [2012-2014 Ford F-150 fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/fluids)

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

## More for the 2021-2025 Ford F-150

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/brakes)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/specs)

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