Maintenance Intervals, Fluid Capacity, and Parts List
Pickup trucks are built for work and sustaining daily abuse. They’re often used in the toughest commissions and for the hardest tasks that your standard automobile just isn’t up to the task for. While trucks like the new 2021 Ford F-150 are certainly up to the task, they can’t do it all on their own. As a truck owner, you’re responsible for keeping your truck on the road by performing regular maintenance. In this post, we’ll cover in-depth 2021 Ford F-150 Maintenance. We’ll give you service schedules to follow, fluid capacity, and even a comprehensive list of parts you’ll need to properly maintain your F-150.
The 2021 Ford F-150 has more capabilities than ever before and comes available with six different powertrains. Each of these different engines offer varying performance and some may require different maintenance procedures when compared to the others. In our 2021 Ford F-150 Maintenance Guide, you’ll find out how to maintain each different powertrain variant and their required fluids or parts. Let’s start with Maintenance Intervals.
When is it time to service my 2021 Ford F-150 Pickup Truck?
When maintaining your 2021 Ford F-150, it’s important to recognize the difference between maintenance tasks that need to be completed monthly versus tasks that need to be done when its time to change your oil. Many people only service their truck when it’s time for an oil change. While that’s better than some people who don’t even do their normal maintenance tasks on time, you should really be running through a simple checklist once a month to make sure your truck is operating as best as possible. Down below is the once-a-month 2021 Ford F-150 Preventative Maintenance Checklist you should follow.
Once A Month Checklist:
- Check the air filter restriction gauge.
- Inspect Engine Oil level.
- Check all interior and exterior lights for function.
- Inspect all tires for signs of wear or damage. Check for screws and nails.
- Examine washer fluid reservoir. Add windshield wiper fluid if needed.
- Check the water/fuel separator. Drain if needed.
- Check under your truck for any signs of leaks in the driveway.
Completing the tasks above are a great way to stay up-to-date on your vehicle and catch any problems early. It is also a great way to keep your family safe. Simple things like checking your tires can prevent a tire blow-out on the highway that could be extremely dangerous! These tasks aren’t enough to keep your vehicle running smoothly however, and you also need to follow the maintenance intervals listed in our next section.
2021 Ford F-150 Maintenance Intervals
When your intelligent oil life monitoring system calls for service, or you meet the mileage or length of time called for in the chart below, it’s time to complete actual service on your vehicle. These tasks vary in complexity and in the required parts/fluids. Service intervals even vary according to how you use your 2021 Ford F-150. If you use your F-150 for mostly commuting or light work, the normal operating conditions set of intervals should work just fine. If you use your F-150 for work or it’s part of a fleet, you need to follow the severe operating conditions set of maintenance intervals. Other uses that require you to follow severe maintenance intervals include off-roading, frequent towing, or excessive idling.
Normal Operating Conditions
| Service Task | Miles | Kilometers | Time |
| Change Engine Oil | 7,500-10,000 miles | 12,000-16,000 km | N/A |
| Replace Engine Oil Filter | 7,500-10,000 miles | 12,000-16,000 km | N/A |
| Replace Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | Every 3 Years |
| Change Cabin Air Filter | 20,000 miles | 32,000 km | N/A |
| Change Engine Air Filter | 30,000 miles | 48,000 km | N/A |
| Replace Spark Plugs | 100,000 miles | 160,000 km | N/A |
| Inspect Accessory Drive Belt | 100,000 miles | 160,000 km | N/A |
| Change the Automatic Transmission Fluid | 150,000 miles | 240,000 km | N/A |
| Change Automatic Transmission Filter | 150,000 miles | 240,000 km | N/A |
| Drain & Replace Front Axle Fluid | 150,000 miles | 240,000 km | N/A |
| Drain & Replace Rear Axle Fluid | 150,000 miles | 240,000 km | N/A |
| Replace Transfer Case Fluid | 150,000 miles | 240,000 km | N/A |
| Replace the Accessory Drive Belts | 150,000 miles | 240,000 km | N/A |
| Change Engine Coolant (Initial) | 200,000 miles | 322,000 km | 10 Years |
| Change Engine Coolant (Subsequent) | 100,000 miles | 160,000 km | 5 Years |
Trucks With Bed Power Outlets
| Maintenance Required On Trucks With Bed Power Outlet | Miles | Kilometers |
| Replace Spark Plugs (Trucks with Bed Power Outlets) | 55,000 miles | 88,500 km |
| Inspect Accessory Drive Belts (Trucks with Bed Power Outlets) | 60,000 miles | 96,600 km |
| Replace Accessory Drive Belts (Trucks with Bed Power Outlets) | 100,000 miles | 160,000 km |
Diesel Trucks
| 2021 F-150 3.0L Powerstroke Diesel | Miles | Kilometers |
| Change Fuel Filter(s) | 30,000 miles | 48,000 km |
| Replace the Fuel Pump Drive Belt | 150,000 miles | 240,000 km |
| Replace Timing Belt | 150,000 miles | 240,000 km |
Severe Operating Conditions
| Service Task | Miles | Kilometers | Time |
| Change Engine Oil | 3,000-7,500 miles | 5,000-12,000 km | N/A |
| Replace Engine Oil Filter | 3,000-7,500 miles | 5,000-12,000 km | N/A |
| Replace Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | Every 3 Years |
| Change Cabin Air Filter | 20,000 miles | 32,000 km | N/A |
| Change Engine Air Filter | 30,000 miles | 48,000 km | N/A |
| Replace Spark Plugs | 60,000 miles | 96,000 km | N/A |
| Inspect Accessory Drive Belt | 100,000 miles | 160,000 km | N/A |
| Change the Automatic Transmission Fluid | 150,000 miles | 240,000 km | N/A |
| Change Automatic Transmission Filter | 150,000 miles | 240,000 km | N/A |
| Drain & Replace Front Axle Fluid | 150,000 miles | 240,000 km | N/A |
| Drain & Replace Rear Axle Fluid | 150,000 miles | 240,000 km | N/A |
| Replace Transfer Case Fluid | 150,000 miles | 240,000 km | N/A |
| Replace the Accessory Drive Belts | 150,000 miles | 240,000 km | N/A |
| Change Engine Coolant (Initial) | 60,000 miles | 96,000 km | N/A |
| Change Engine Coolant (Subsequent) | 45,000 miles | 72,000 km | N/A |
2021 Ford F-150 Fluid Capacity
Now that you know how often you should service your 2021 F-150 pickup truck, it’s time to find out exactly how much of each fluid you will need to perform maintenance properly. If you don’t, it’s very likely that you won’t purchase enough to properly fill up your truck potentially leading to premature wear and tear or even costly failures. The most important fluid capacity to remember is without a doubt engine oil.
Depending on which powertrain your F-150 has, you may have slight differences in oil capacity. It’s important to recognize which powertrain you have and purchase oil accordingly. Always purchase more than what you need and keep some spare fluid around in case you experience a leak. We also recommend checking engine oil level at least once a month! Other Fluids like transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid, windshield wiper fluid should also be checked and topped off accordingly.
Fluid Capacity Chart
| Fluid Type | Quarts | Liters |
| Engine Oil (With Filter) 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid 3.5L V-6 EcoBoost 2.7L V-6 EcoBoost 3.3L V-6 5.0L V-8 3.0L Powerstroke Diesel | Varies 6.0 Quarts 6.0 Quarts 6.0 Quarts 6.0 Quarts 7.75 Quarts 6.5 Quarts | Varies 5.7 Liters 5.7 Liters 5.7 Liters 5.7 Liters 7.33 Liters 6.15 Liters |
| Transmission Fluid | N/A | N/A |
| Cooling System Capacity 3.5L PowerBoost (Low Temp. Circuit) 3.5L PowerBoost (High Temp. Circuit) 3.5L V-6 EcoBoost 2.7L V-6 EcoBoost 3.3L V-6 5.0L V-8 3.0L Powerstroke Diesel | Varies 7.2 Quarts 15.3 Quarts 14.3 Quarts 15.1 Quarts 12.7 Quarts 13.2 Quarts 13.7 Quarts | Varies 6.8 Liters 14.5 Liters 13.5 Liters 14.3 Liters 12.0 Liters 12.5 Liters 13.0 Liters |
| Transfer Case 4WD (Electronic Shift On The Fly) Auto 4WD (Torque On Demand) Two-Speed Auto 4WD (Mechanical Lock | See Below 1.5 Quarts 1.5 Quarts 1.9 Quarts | See Below 1.4 Liters 1.4 Liters 1.8 Liters |
| Front Axle Fluid (4WD) | 1.8 Quarts | 1.7 Liters |
| Rear Axle Fluid 8.8″ Rear Axle 9.75″ Rear Axle | See Below 2.0-2.1 Quarts 2.2-2.3 Quarts | See Below 1.9-2.0 Liters 2.1-2.2 Liters |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Diesels Only) | 5.6 Gallons | 21.3 Liters |
| Fuel Capacity Diesels Hybrid PowerBoost Trucks Gasoline Regular Cab Models Gasoline SuperCab Models Gasoline Crew Cab Models Optional Increased Tank | Varies 26 Gallons 30.6 Gallons 23 Gallons 23 Gallons 26 Gallons 36 Gallons | Varies 98.4 Liters 115.8 Liters 87.1 Liters 87.1 Liters 98.4 Liters 136.3 Liters |
2021 Ford F-150 Maintenance Parts
| Parts | Part # |
| Engine Oil Filter 3.3L V-6 2.7L V-6 EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 PowerBoost 3.0L V-6 Powerstroke 5.0L V-8 | Varies by Powertrain MotorCraft FL-500-S Motorcraft FL-2062 MotorCraft FL-500-S MotorCraft FL-500-S MotorCraft FL-2081 MotorCraft FL-500-S |
| Engine Oil | SEE CHART BELOW |
| Cabin Air Filter | Motorcraft FP-79 |
| Fuel Filter(s) Diesel Only | MotorCraft FD-4627 |
| Engine Air Filter: All Powertrains | Motorcraft FA-1883 |
| Engine Coolant ALL POWERTRAINS | Motorcraft Yellow Prediluted AntiFreeze VC-13DL-G |
| Spark Plugs 3.3L V-6 2.7L V-6 EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 Hybrid PowerBoost 3.0L V-6 Powerstroke Diesel 5.0L V-8 | Varies by Powertrain MotorCraft SP-520 MotorCraft SP-578 MotorCraft SP-578 MotorCraft SP-578 N/A MotorCraft SP-588 |
| Glow Plugs (diesels only) | Motorcraft ZD-22 |
| Windshield Wiper Blades | Motorcraft WW-2248 |
| Windshield Washer Fluid | Motorcraft Windshield Wash Concentrate ZC-32-B2 Rain-X Windshield Washer Fluid |
| Auto Transmission Filter PowerBoost Hybrid: | See Below Motorcraft FT217 |
| Transmission Pump Inlet Filter | Motorcraft FT138 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Motorcraft Mercon ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT12QULV |
| Transfer Case Fluid | Motorcraft Mercon LV Automatic Transmission Fluid 1- Quart XT-10-QLVC 5- Quart XT-10-QLVC |
| Front Axle Fluid | Motorcraft SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Oil XY-75W85-QL |
| Rear Axle Fluid | Motorcraft SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Oil XY-75W85-QL |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Diesels Only) | Motorcraft Diesel Exhaust Fluid 1-Gallon PM-27-GAL 2.5 Gallon PM-27-JUG |
| Brake Fluid | Motorcraft DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid PM-20 |
Engine Oil
2021 Ford F-150 3.5L V6 PowerBoost Engine Oil
| 2021 Ford F-150 Engine Oils | 3.5L PowerBoost V-6 Hybrid |
| 3.5L PowerBoost V-6 Hybrid (Warm Climates) | Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 5-Quart XO-5W30-5Q3SP |
| 3.5L PowerBoost V-6 Hybrid (Cold Climates) Climates Less Than 22 Degrees Fahrenheit. | SAE 0W-30 – Synthetic Blend Specification: WSS-M2C963-A1 |
| Engine Oil Capacity /w Filter | 6.0 Quarts (5.7 Liters) |
2021 Ford F-150 3.5L V6 EcoBoost Engine Oil
| 2021 Ford F-150 Engine Oils | 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 (Warm Climates) | Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 1-Quart XO-5W30-Q1SP 5-Quart XO-5W30-5Q3SP |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 (Cold Climates) Climates Less Than 22 Degrees Fahrenheit. | SAE 0W-30 – Synthetic Blend Specification: WSS-M2C963-A1 |
| Engine Oil Capacity /w Filter | 6.0 Quarts (5.7 Liters) |
2021 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost Engine Oil
| 2021 Ford F-150 Engine Oils | 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 (Warm Climates) | Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W30-5Q3SP |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 (Cold Climates) Climates Less Than 22 Degrees Fahrenheit. | SAE 0W-30 – Synthetic Blend Specification: WSS-M2C963-A1 |
| Engine Oil Capacity /w Filter | 6.0 Quarts (5.7 Liters) |
2021 Ford F-150 3.0L Powerstroke Diesel Engine Oil
| 2021 Ford F-150 Engine Oils | 3.0L V6 Powerstroke Diesel |
| 3.0L V6 Powerstroke Diesel (Warm Climates) | Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 F-150 Diesel Motor Oil Motorcraft XO-5W30-QFA |
| 3.0L V6 Powerstroke Diesel (Cold Climates) Climates Less Than 22 Degrees Fahrenheit. | SAE 0W-40 Engine Oil Specification: WSS-M2C171-F1 |
| Severe Duty Service Or When using Bio-Diesel | Motorcraft® SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil Motorcraft 1-Quart XO-5W40-5Q3SD |
| Engine Oil Capacity /w Filter | 6.5 Quarts (6.15 Liters) |
2021 Ford F-150 3.3L V-6 Engine Oil
| 2021 Ford F-150 Engine Oils | 3.3L V-6 |
| 3.3L V-6 (Warm Climates) | Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 1-Quart XO-5W20-Q1SP 5-Quart XO-5W20-5Q3SP |
| 3.3L V-6 (Cold Climates) Climates Less Than 22 Degrees Fahrenheit. | Motorcraft SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Specification: WSS-M2C962-A1 |
| Engine Oil Capacity /w Filter | 6.0 Quarts (5.7 Liters) |
2021 Ford F-150 5.0L V-8 Engine Oil
| 2021 Ford F-150 Engine Oils | 5.0L V-8 |
| 5.0L V-8 (Warm Climates) | Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 1-Quart XO-5W30-Q1SP 5-Quart XO-5W30-5Q3SP |
| 5.0L V-8 (Cold Climates) Climates Less Than 22 Degrees Fahrenheit. | SAE 0W-30 – Synthetic Blend Specification: WSS-M2C963-A1 |
| Engine Oil Capacity /w Filter | 7.75 Quarts (7.33 Liters) |
2021 Ford F-150 Maintenance FAQs
How often should I service my 2021 Ford F-150?
Regular maintenance varies according to use. Under normal operating conditions, your 2021 Ford F-150 will require service every 5,000-7,500 miles. For severe duty trucks or F-150s that are used as commercial or fleet trucks, you may have to complete service more frequently than that.
What Engine Oil Does my 2021 Ford F-150 Require?
2021 Ford F-150 Engine Oil differs across powertrains and climates. In warm climates with normal use, 3.5L EcoBoost, 3.5L PowerBoost, 2.7L EcoBoost, and 5.0L engines require Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. 3.3L V6 Engines require Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. 3.0L Powerstroke Diesel powertrains require the use of Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Diesel Motor Oil. In extremely cold climates or different operating conditions other motor oils are used.
What Engine Oil Filter Does my 2021 Ford F-150 Need?
2021 Ford F-150 Engine Oil Filters vary according to powertrain. 3.3L V-6, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 3.5L V6 PowerBoost, and 5.0L V8 Engines require Motorcraft FL-500-S Engine Oil Filters. 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engines require Motorcraft FL-2062 Engine Oil Filters. 3.0L Powerstroke Diesel engines require the use of Motorcraft FL-2081 engine oil filters.
Learn More About The 2021 Ford F-150
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