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This is one of the easiest jobs on the 14th-gen F-150. Every engine in the lineup - 2.7 and 3.5 EcoBoost, 5.0 V8 and the 3.5 PowerBoost hybrid - uses a 15 mm hex-head drain plug and the same small Motorcraft FL-500S spin-on filter, so a 15 mm socket and a 76 mm 14-flute cap wrench cover the whole generation. The only real access hassle is the plastic under-engine air deflector on some trucks, which comes off with 8 mm and 10 mm hex-head screws.
Two things trip people up. First, capacity: the 5.0 V8 takes 8.8 quarts, which surprises anyone used to a 6-quart V6, and a standard 6-quart drain pan will overflow. Second, overfilling the EcoBoost engines - add slightly under spec, run the engine, then top up on the dipstick. Also remember the 2021+ trucks all spec 5W-30, not the 5W-20 that older Coyote engines used, and the oil life monitor has to be reset in the cluster menu or the truck will keep nagging you.
| Item | Type | Product search |
|---|---|---|
| Floor jack 2.5 ton minimum, or drive-on ramps Lifts the front of the truck for access to the pan and filter. | Required | search retailer |
| Jack stands 3 ton pair, on frame rails behind front wheels Supports the truck while you are under it. | Safety | search retailer |
| Wheel chocks Keeps the truck from rolling with the rear wheels down. | Safety | search retailer |
| Socket wrench 3/8 in drive ratchet Drives the drain plug and shield fasteners. | Required | search retailer |
| Socket for splash shield 8 mm and 10 mm sockets, 3/8 in drive Removes the plastic under-engine air deflector/shield screws to reach the filter. | Required | search retailer |
| Oil drain plug socket 15 mm 6-point socket, 3/8 in drive Loosens and tightens the oil pan drain plug on all 14th-gen engines. | Required | search retailer |
| Oil filter cap wrench 76 mm, 14 flutes, 3/8 in drive Grips the small FL-500S canister filter in tight quarters. | Required | search retailer |
| Oil filter strap/claw wrench 3-jaw claw or strap type Backup if the filter was overtightened and the cap wrench slips. | Recommended | search retailer |
| Drain pan 10 quart capacity minimum The 5.0 V8 alone dumps 8.8 quarts. | Required | search retailer |
| Funnel Long-neck or flexible Fills the engine without spilling down the valve cover. | Required | search retailer |
| Torque wrench 3/8 in drive, 10-80 ft-lb range Sets the drain plug correctly so the aluminum/steel pan threads survive. | Required | search retailer |
| Nitrile gloves Used oil is a skin irritant and gets everywhere on the EcoBoost filter. | Safety | search retailer |
| Safety glasses Hot oil drips straight down when the filter releases. | Safety | search retailer |
| Engine oil 5W-30 full synthetic, Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 / API SP 6.0 qt for 2.7L, 3.5L EcoBoost and 3.5L PowerBoost; 8.8 qt for the 5.0L V8. | Consumables | search retailer |
| Oil filter Motorcraft FL-500S (or equivalent) Same spin-on filter across 2.7/3.5 EcoBoost, PowerBoost and 5.0 V8. | Parts | search retailer |
| Drain plug washer Ford crush/seal washer for oil pan plug Cheap insurance against a weeping drain plug; reuse only if undamaged. | Parts | search retailer |
| Shop towels The filter sits above crossmembers and will run oil down them. | Consumables | search retailer |
| Brake/parts cleaner or degreaser Cleans oil off the crossmember and skid plate so you can spot future leaks. | Consumables | search retailer |
| Oil catch jug Sealable 2 gal container Transports used oil to a recycling center. | Consumables | search retailer |
Drain plug (15 mm) and oil filter (FL-500S, 76 mm 14-flute cap) are the same on 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.5L EcoBoost, 3.5L PowerBoost and 5.0L V8. Capacity differs: 6.0 quarts for 2.7L, 3.5L EcoBoost and PowerBoost; 8.8 quarts for the 5.0L V8. EcoBoost and PowerBoost trucks are more likely to need the plastic under-engine deflector removed (8 mm/10 mm screws) for filter access than the 5.0.
| Oil pan drain plug (all engines) | 20 ft-lb (27 Nm) - verify in the service manual for your engine |
| Oil filter (FL-500S) | Hand tight, about 3/4 turn after gasket contact (roughly 15-18 ft-lb) |
| Under-engine splash shield screws | Snug only, approx 4-6 ft-lb (verify in the service manual) |
| Oil fill cap | Hand tight until it clicks/seats |
15 mm, six-point, on a 3/8 in drive ratchet. It is the same on the 2.7 and 3.5 EcoBoost, the 5.0 V8 and the PowerBoost hybrid.
With a filter change: 6.0 quarts for the 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.5L EcoBoost and 3.5L PowerBoost, and 8.8 quarts for the 5.0L V8. All use 5W-30 full synthetic meeting Ford WSS-M2C961-A1.
A 76 mm, 14-flute cap-style wrench on a 3/8 in drive is the best fit and works in the tight space around the filter. A 3-jaw claw or strap wrench is a useful backup if a shop overtightened the old filter.
Use the steering wheel controls to go into the instrument cluster menu: Settings > Vehicle (or Information) > Oil Change, then hold OK/Reset until it confirms 100% oil life. On SYNC 4 trucks it can also be done under Settings > Vehicle on the center screen.