Ford F-150 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Ford F-150 takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 6-7.7 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022-2023 models use 5W-20 or 5W-30 (6-7.7 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2026 | 5W-30 | 6-7.7 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2022-2023 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 6-7.7 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2021 | 10W-30 / 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 6-7.7 qt | Shop 10W-30Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2020 | 10W-30 / 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 6-8.8 qt | Shop 10W-30Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2019 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 6-8.8 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2018 | 10W-30 / 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 6-8.8 qt | Shop 10W-30Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2015-2017 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 6-7.7 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2011-2014 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 6-7.7 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2005-2010 | 5W-20 | 6-7 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every F-150 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Ford F-150 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Ford F-150 takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 6-7.7 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2022-2023 models use 5W-20 or 5W-30 (6-7.7 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Ford F-150 take?
About 6-7.7 qt with a filter change on 2024-2026 models, and 6-7.7 qt on 2022-2023 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Ford F-150?
Yes. We record 9 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2024-2026: 5W-30; 2022-2023: 5W-20/5W-30; 2021: 10W-30/5W-20/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 22 of 22 model years is checked against a cited source, most often Car Specs - Ford F-150 oil capacity, EnginesWork - Ford F-150 oil capacity and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Ford F-150, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.