2018 Ford F-150 Oil Capacity & Filter Specs
Complete guide to oil capacity, types, filters, and change intervals for all 2018 Ford F-150 engine options.
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The 2018 Ford F-150 oil capacity varies significantly depending on the engine, ranging from 5.7 quarts for the 3.3L V6 to 7.7 quarts for the 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel.
Quick Answer
Here's a quick overview of the oil capacity, recommended oil, and filter information for the 2018 Ford F-150:
- 3.3L Duratec V6:
- Capacity: 5.7 quarts (5.4 Liters)
- Recommended Oil: SAE 5W-20 API SN Plus (or API SP) or WSS-M2C945-B1
- Oil Filter (Motorcraft): FL-500S
- Oil Filter (Fram): PH2
- Oil Filter (Wix): 57502
- 2.7L EcoBoost V6:
- Capacity: 6.0 quarts (5.7 Liters)
- Recommended Oil: SAE 5W-30 API SN Plus (or API SP) or WSS-M2C946-B1
- Oil Filter (Motorcraft): FL-2067
- Oil Filter (Fram): PH11665
- Oil Filter (Wix): 57060
- 3.5L EcoBoost V6:
- Capacity: 6.0 quarts (5.7 Liters)
- Recommended Oil: SAE 5W-30 API SN Plus (or API SP) or WSS-M2C946-B1
- Oil Filter (Motorcraft): FL-500S
- Oil Filter (Fram): PH2
- Oil Filter (Wix): 57502
- 5.0L Coyote V8:
- Capacity: 7.7 quarts (7.3 Liters)
- Recommended Oil: SAE 5W-20 API SN Plus (or API SP) or WSS-M2C945-B1
- Oil Filter (Motorcraft): FL-500S
- Oil Filter (Fram): PH2
- Oil Filter (Wix): 57502
- 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel:
- Capacity: 7.7 quarts (7.3 Liters)
- Recommended Oil: SAE 5W-30 API CK-4 or WSS-M2C171-F1
- Oil Filter (Motorcraft): FL-2082
- Oil Filter (Fram): CH12301
- Oil Filter (Wix): 57929
Capacity by Engine Option
| Engine | Oil Capacity (Quarts/Liters) |
|---|---|
| 3.3L Duratec V6 | 5.7 quarts / 5.4 Liters |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 6.0 quarts / 5.7 Liters |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 6.0 quarts / 5.7 Liters |
| 5.0L Coyote V8 | 7.7 quarts / 7.3 Liters |
| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | 7.7 quarts / 7.3 Liters |
Oil Change Interval
Ford recommends the following oil change intervals for the 2018 F-150:
- Normal Duty: Every 7,500 to 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first.
- Severe Duty: Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. This includes conditions like frequent short trips, extensive idling, towing heavy loads, off-road driving, or extreme temperatures.
Always refer to your owner's manual for the most accurate and up-to-date information, and consider your driving habits.
Drain Plug Torque
For gasoline engines in the 2018 Ford F-150, the oil drain plug torque specification is typically 19 lb-ft (25 Nm). For the 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel, it
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Key Fob Programming
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