2021–2025 14th generation (2021–2025; 2024 facelift)
2021–2025 Ford F-150 Oil Type and Capacity
The 2021–2025 Ford F-150 takes 5W-20 engine oil, 6 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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2021–2025 Ford F-150 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (2021–2023) oil
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C960-A1 / API SN/SP |
| 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) |
Now paired with the 10R80 10-speed (unlike the 6-speed 2018–2020 version). Dropped after 2023, the 2.7L became the base engine with the 2024 facelift.
2021–2025 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (base engine from 2024) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 / API SP |
| 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) |
Still uses the smaller FL-2062-A filter. Don't grab the FL-500S. 2021–2022 builds are subject to the intake-valve recall (see common problems).
2021–2025 Ford F-150 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (Coyote, 400 hp) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 / API SP |
| Capacity (with filter) | 7.7 qt / 7.3 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) |
Two changes vs. 2018–2020: viscosity moved from 5W-20 to 5W-30 AND capacity dropped from 8.8 back to 7.7 qt with a revised sump. Use the 2021+ spec, not the old one.
2021–2025 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (400 hp; Raptor HO 450 hp) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 / API SP |
| 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) |
Max-tow champion of the lineup (14,000 lbs properly equipped). Cam-phaser design was revised for this generation; complaints are far fewer than 2017–2020.
2021–2025 Ford F-150 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid (430 hp combined) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 / API SP |
| Capacity (with filter) | 6 qt / 5.7 L |
| Synthetic required | See owner's manual |
| OEM filter | Motorcraft FL-500S |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG10575 |
| Change interval | Per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, max 10,000 mi / 12 months; 5,000 mi (severe) |
Same 6.0-qt 5W-30 service as the gas 3.5L EcoBoost. The hybrid system (35-hp e-motor in the 10-speed, 1.5-kWh battery under the bed) needs no owner service; Pro Power Onboard 7.2 kW is the headline feature.
2021–2025 Ford F-150 3.0L Power Stroke turbodiesel V6 (2021 only) 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 |
Discontinued mid-2021, the PowerBoost hybrid effectively replaced it. Service specs carry over from 2018–2020.
Which Ford F-150 model years does this cover?
These oil 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. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2021–2025 Ford F-150
- 2021Generation 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)
- 2022Raptor returns on 37s (optional); Lightning EV launches as a separate model; LED headlamp module recalls begin (22V-686)
- 2023Raptor R (5.2L supercharged V8) added; final year of the 3.3L V6 and rear Max-Tow axle recall window (23V-896)
- 2024Facelift: new fascias, standard 12-in screens, Pro Access tailgate; 2.7L EcoBoost becomes the base engine; hybrid renamed simply 'hybrid' and price gap narrowed
- 2025Carryover; 2024-built trucks fall under the 25V-488 electronic brake booster software recall. Check VIN
2021–2025 Ford F-150 oil: common questions
How many quarts of oil does a 2021–2025 Ford F-150 take?
- It depends on the engine. The 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (2021–2023) takes 6 quarts; The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (base engine from 2024) takes 6 quarts; The 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (Coyote, 400 hp) takes 7.7 quarts; The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (400 hp; Raptor HO 450 hp) takes 6 quarts; The 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid (430 hp combined) takes 6 quarts; The 3.0L Power Stroke turbodiesel V6 (2021 only) takes 6.5 quarts, all figures include a new filter.
What kind of oil does a 2021–2025 Ford F-150 take?
- 5W-20 meeting Ford WSS-M2C960-A1 / API SN/SP. Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above.
Can you use a different viscosity in a 2021–2025 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 2021–2025 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 2021–2025 Ford F-150 take?
- The OEM filter is Motorcraft FL-500S. Common equivalents: Fram XG10575, Wix 57502.
Sources
- 2022 Ford F-150 Owner's Manual (Ford service content), capacities and specifications
- F150gen14 forum, 2021 5.0L 5W-30 / 7.7-qt sump change discussion (owner's manual excerpts)
- NHTSA recall 24V-635 chronology, 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost intake valves
- Astro Ford / NHTSA, F-150 recall hub (driveshaft, trailer brake, axle, EBB campaigns)
- Car and Driver, Ford EcoBoost intake-valve engine failure recall
- fueleconomy.gov, 2023 Ford F-150 EPA ratings
- Wheel-Size.com, 2022 Ford F-150 OE fitments
- Cars.com, 2021 F-150 towing capacities breakdown (14,000-lb max)
- Motorcraft, MERCON ULV automatic transmission fluid (10R80)