Ford F-150 Oil Capacity and Oil Type by Engine and Model Year

Park a 2020 F-150 with the 5.0L V8 next to a 2021 with the same engine badge. One takes 8.8 quarts of 5W-20. The other takes 7.75 quarts of 5W-30. That’s a different oil and more than a quart’s difference between trucks parked side by side. It’s why we ask for the model year and engine when you call the service desk at J.C. Lewis Ford Pooler.

If you’re shopping for oil or checking an estimate, use the Ford F-150 oil capacity chart below to find the service fill for your truck. Then check the grade and Ford specification before you buy. Those three details tell you how much oil to have on hand and what to look for on the bottle.

Ford F-150 Oil Capacity Chart by Engine and Year

These U.S. service-fill figures cover selected model years and include a new filter. For the Ford F-150 oil type, the chart gives you both the standard viscosity grade and the Ford specification published for each engine and year. If your truck falls between the years shown, pull up your model’s manual before you grab a jug.

Ford owner’s manuals for 2020, 2021, 2025 (2.7L), 2026 and 2027 (3.0L and 3.5L).

2.7 EcoBoost Oil Capacity and the 2027 Engine Change

Ford lists the 2.7 EcoBoost oil capacity at 6.0 quarts with a filter in the 2020, 2025 and 2026 manuals. The Ford F-150 oil type is 5W-30 in all three years, but take a closer look at the last column. The 2025 manual specifies WSS-M2C961-A1 and the 2026 manual lists WSS-M2C971-A1. If there’s a bottle left over from your last truck, check which Ford specification it meets before you open it.

The 2.7 EcoBoost oil capacity is a familiar number, but there’s a new engine to look up for 2027. Ford replaced the 2.7L as the standard engine with a 3.0L EcoBoost V6. Ford lists that engine at 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 with the filter, too. If you’re moving from a 2026 to a 2027, write down the engine along with the Ford F-150 oil capacity so you can pull the right maintenance information next time.

3.5 EcoBoost Oil Capacity and the PowerBoost Hybrid

The 3.5 EcoBoost oil capacity is 6.0 quarts with a new filter in the 2020, 2026 and 2027 manuals. All three list 5W-30, with the Ford specification updated between the 2020 and 2026 examples. If you keep your receipts, jot down the specification along with the mileage so you have both handy next time.

If your truck says PowerBoost, use the hybrid section of the manual. Ford lists the 2026 hybrid at 6.0 quarts of 5W-30, matching the 2026 3.5 EcoBoost oil capacity and oil specification. Ford publishes a separate entry for the hybrid, so that’s where we go when confirming the Ford F-150 oil capacity and other maintenance details for a PowerBoost truck.

The 5.0L V8 and Raptor R Have Their Own Specs

The 5.0L is where model year can make an immediate difference at the parts counter. In 2020 the Ford F-150 oil capacity for that V8 was 8.8 quarts, so you’d buy nine one-quart bottles for an oil change. For the 2021 and 2026 examples, you’d buy eight to cover a 7.75-quart fill. The Ford F-150 oil type also changes from 5W-20 in the 2020 manual to 5W-30 in the other two.

If you have a 2026 Raptor R, look up the 5.2L V8 entry. The Ford F-150 oil capacity jumps to 11.5 quarts for that engine, and Ford calls for full synthetic 5W-50 meeting WSS-M2C931-E1. That’s a very different shopping list from the 5.0L V8’s. Start with the engine and year before you reach for a filter, too.

How to Match the Ford F-150 Oil Type

Once you know what your truck calls for, match both the viscosity and the Ford specification on the bottle. The viscosity is the big print on the front, like 5W-30. The manufacturer specifications are usually on the back label or the oil maker’s product data sheet. That’s where to look when two bottles show the same grade on the front.

Use the Ford F-150 oil capacity to buy enough for a full change, then check the dipstick after the service using the procedure in your manual. If you’re topping up between changes, use the dipstick reading to guide how much to add. Park on level ground and follow your manual’s oil-check procedure. If the level is low, add the specified oil a little at a time and recheck. Stop at or below the maximum mark.

When to Change Your F-150’s Oil

Once we’ve confirmed the Ford F-150 oil capacity and grade, we ask what the truck does all week. Short runs around Pooler, long stretches idling on a job, and regular trailer duty can shorten the time between oil changes. 

Where equipped, follow the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor and the maintenance schedule for your model year. If the level keeps dropping between checks, tell us how often you’re topping it off so we can help you track down why.

Get Your F-150 Serviced in Pooler

Bring us your VIN and we can confirm the Ford F-150 oil capacity, the Ford F-150 oil type and the filter for your truck. If you recently bought your truck used, bring any service records you have and we’ll help you figure out what’s due. Our team is here to help! 

Schedule your oil change online with J.C. Lewis Ford Pooler or visit us today at 501 Memorial Blvd in Pooler, Georgia.

Ford F-150 Oil FAQs

How much oil does a 5.0L F-150 take?

With a new filter, the 5.0L V8 takes 8.8 quarts for 2020 or 7.75 quarts for 2021 and 2026. For other years, look up the Ford F-150 oil capacity in the 5.0L section of your owner’s manual.

What oil does a Ford F-150 take?

The Ford F-150 oil type depends on the model year and engine. Ford calls for SAE 5W-30 in the 2026 2.7L and 3.5L EcoBoost engines. The 2020 5.0L V8 calls for SAE 5W-20. Use the chart above to find the grade for your truck.

How much oil does a 3.5L EcoBoost F-150 take?

The Ford F-150 oil capacity with the 3.5L EcoBoost is 6.0 quarts with a new filter for the 2020, 2026 and 2027 models. If you drive a PowerBoost hybrid, look for the separate hybrid entry in your owner’s manual.

What kind of oil does a Ford F-150 take?

Check the back of the bottle for the Ford specification listed in your manual. For example, the 2026 Raptor R calls for full synthetic 5W-50 that meets WSS-M2C931-E1. If you’re unsure which specification applies, give our Pooler service team your VIN and we’ll check it for you.