2014 Ford F-150 Oil Capacity, Weight & Filter Guide

The 2014 Ford F-150 takes between 6.0 and 7.7 quarts (5.7 to 7.3 liters) of oil depending on the engine size, with the popular 3.5L EcoBoost requiring 6.0 quarts and the 5.0L V8 needing 7.7 quarts. Ensuring you use the correct oil capacity, weight, and filter is critical to keeping your F-150 running strong, whether you use it for daily commuting or heavy towing.

Quick answer

For the most common engines (3.5L EcoBoost and 5.0L V8), here is a quick overview of what you will need for your next oil change:

• Oil Capacity: 6.0 quarts for 3.5L EcoBoost; 7.7 quarts for 5.0L V8.
• Recommended Weight: 5W-30 (3.5L EcoBoost) or 5W-20 (3.7L V6, 5.0L V8, 6.2L V8).
• Oil Specification: Ford WSS-M2C945-A (5W-20) / WSS-M2C946-A (5W-30), or API SP / ILSAC GF-6A equivalent.
• OEM Oil Filter: Motorcraft FL-500S (Fits 3.5L, 3.7L, and 5.0L). Note: The 6.2L V8 uses Motorcraft FL-820S.
• Aftermarket Filters (for FL-500S): Fram PH10575, Wix 57502, Mobil 1 M1-212A.

Capacity by engine option

The 2014 Ford F-150 was offered with four distinct engine options. Always verify which engine your truck is equipped with before purchasing oil.

Oil change interval

The 2014 F-150 features Ford’s Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor (IOLM), which calculates the oil deterioration based on your driving habits.

• Normal Duty: Under normal driving conditions (highway cruising, light loads), the IOLM will typically recommend an oil change between 7,500 and 10,000 miles (or once a year, whichever comes first).
• Severe Duty: If you frequently tow heavy trailers, idle extensively, drive off-road, or take short trips in freezing weather, you should change the oil every 5,000 miles or every 6 months. Turbocharged EcoBoost engines are especially sensitive to oil degradation, so erring on the side of a shorter 5,000-mile interval is highly recommended by most technicians.

Drain plug torque

• Torque Specification: 17 to 20 ft-lbs (23 to 27 Nm). Do not overtighten, as the oil pan threads can be easily stripped.
• Crush Washer: The standard metal drain plug usually comes with an integrated rubber seal. Inspect the rubber seal on the plug carefully. If it is flattened, cracked, or torn, replace the entire drain plug.

How to change the oil

1. Warm up the engine: Run the truck for a few minutes to bring the oil up to a warm (but not scalding) temperature. This helps it drain quickly and completely.
2. Locate the drain plug and filter: Place your catch pan under the oil pan drain plug. Remove the 15mm plug and allow the oil to drain completely.
3. Remove the oil filter: Reposition the drain pan under the oil filter. Depending on the engine, you may have a plastic drip tray designed to channel oil away from the frame—be prepared for a bit of a mess. Use a filter wrench to remove the old filter.
4. Install the new filter: Wipe the engine's filter mounting surface clean. Apply a light coat of fresh engine oil to the rubber gasket on the new oil filter. Thread it on by hand until the gasket makes contact, then tighten it another 3/4 to 1 full turn.
5. Reinstall the drain plug: Reinstall the drain plug and tighten to 17-20 ft-lbs.
6. Fill and check: Pour in the recommended capacity of the correct viscosity oil. Start the engine, let it run for 30 seconds, and shut it off. Wait a few minutes, pull the dipstick, wipe it, and check the fluid level. Top off if necessary.
7. Reset the Oil-Life Monitor: Use the steering wheel controls and dashboard display to reset your oil life to 100%.

Common issues / tips

• EcoBoost Fuel Dilution: The 3.5L EcoBoost is a direct-injected, turbocharged engine. It is prone to fuel dilution (gasoline seeping past the rings into the oil pan), which lowers the oil's viscosity. Smelling gas on the dipstick is relatively common, which is why sticking to a strict 5,000-mile full-synthetic interval is the best way to protect your timing chains and turbos.
• Messy Oil Filter Location: On the 5.0L and 3.5L engines, the oil filter sits above the front differential/crossmember. Ford installed a small plastic drip tray with a spout to catch the oil when you remove the filter. Over time, these trays get clogged with dirt or become brittle. Clean the tray before removing the filter, and keep plenty of shop rags handy.
• 5.0L Oil Consumption: Some early Coyote 5.0L V8 engines are known to consume a bit of oil between changes. Make it a habit to check your dipstick every 1,000 miles to ensure you aren't running low.

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