Ford 5.0L Modular V-8 Maintenance Information

5.0L F-150 Maintenance Schedule, Service Parts List, & Oil/Fluid Specs

Note that special service intervals are typically applicable to vehicles that idle for excessive periods of time, are driven in congested city traffic conditions, tow/haul frequently, are driven off-road, and/or are operated in extreme hot/cold environments.

2011 - 2018 5.0L Ford F-150 Maintenance Schedule

Service Procedure

Interval(s)

Notes/Remarks

Replace engine air filter

30,000 miles

Inspect at oil change intervals and replace as necessary

Change engine oil & oil filter

3,000 to 10,000 miles

Change oil promptly when instrument panel message is displayed; 10,000 mile maximum between oil change intervals

Replace fuel filter

30,000 miles

Frame mounted fuel filter

Replace PCV valve

N/A

Inspect PCV valve condition at oil change intervals and replace as necessary

Replace spark plugs

100,000 miles (normal)
60,000 miles (severe)

Towing, hauling, extensive idling, and/or frequent operation in city driving conditions or heavy traffic will reduce spark plug life, thus the interval is reduced to 60,000 miles when operating in these conditions

Replace serpentine belt(s)

150,000 miles

Inspect at oil change intervals, replace as necessary if belt(s) show signs of wear, cracking, or there is any audible indications of excessive belt wear (squeaking/squealing)

Flush engine cooling system

100,000 miles/6 years initial
50,000/3 years after initial

After initial 100,000 mile service, flush cooling system every 50,000 miles/3 years; replace thermostat, overflow tank cap, and radiator hoses

Change automatic transmission fluid & filter

150,000 miles

Replace automatic transmission fluid and sump filter

Change transfer case fluid

150,000 miles

Replace transfer case/axle fluid immediately if component is submerged in water for any period of time as water intrusion is likely; more frequent service may be advised when operating frequently in off-road conditions

Change front differential fluid

150,000 miles

Change rear differential fluid

150,000 miles

2011 - 2018 5.0L F-150 Service Parts List

Note - unless otherwise annotated, part number applicable through 2018 model year; parts list compiled for Ford F-150 models only.

Part Description

Part Number

Engine air filter

Motorcraft FA-1883

Engine oil filter

Motorcraft FL-500-S

Oil drain plug

Ford 9L8Z-6730-A

Oil fill cap

Motorcraft EC-787

Fuel filter

Motorcraft FG-1083

Serpentine belt

2011 - 2013

Motorcraft JK6541 (AC compressor belt)
Motorcraft JK6645 (main acc drive belt)

2014

Motorcraft JK4540 (AC compressor belt)
Motorcraft JK6645 (main acc drive belt)

2015 - 2017

Motorcraft JK4540 (AC compressor belt)
Motorcraft JK6648 (main acc drive belt)

2018

Motorcraft JK4533 (acc drive belt)
Motorcraft JK6648 (main drive belt)

Belt tensioner

2011 - 2013

Motorcraft BT-111 (AC compressor)
Motorcraft BT-103 (main acc drive)

2014 - 2018

Motorcraft BT-127 (AC compressor)
Motorcraft BT-103 (main acc drive)

PCV valve

2011 - 2014

Motorcraft EV-269

2015 - 2018

Motorcraft EV-281

Spark plug

2011 - 2015

Motorcraft SP-519

2016 - 2017

Motorcraft SP-548

2018

Motorcraft SP-551

Ignition coil

2011 - early 2016

Motorcraft DG-542

late 2016 - 2017

Motorcraft DG-561

2018

Motorcraft DG-565 (all cylinders except 3)
Motorcraft DG-566 (cylinder 3 remote coil)

Thermostat

Motorcraft RT-1227

Thermostat housing gasket

Motorcraft RTS-1081

Upper radiator hose

2011 - 2014

Motorcraft KM5114

2015 - 2017

Motorcraft KM5306

2018

Motorcraft KM5556

Lower radiator hose

2011 - 2014

Motorcraft KM5078

2015 - 2018

Motorcraft KM5308

Radiator overflow tank cap

2011 - 2017

Motorcraft RS-527

2018

Motorcraft RS-531

Automatic transmission filter

Sump filter

Motorcraft FT-188

Pump inlet filter

Motorcraft FT-138

Differential pan gasket

8.8 rear diff

Fel-Pro RDS55341

9.75 rear diff

Dana RD52003

10.50 rear diff

Dana RD52002

2011 - 2018 5.0L F-150 Oil/Fluid Capacities & Specifications

 

Oil/Fluid Specification

Oil/Fluid Capacity[1]

Engine oil

SAE 5W-20 full synthetic engine oil

2011 - 2017

7.7 qts w/ filter

2018

8.85 qts w/ filter

Engine coolant[2]

50/50 Motorcraft VC-3-B orange engine coolant concentrate & distilled water

OR

Motorcraft VC-3DIL-B orange pre-diluted engine coolant

2011 - 2014

4.25 gallons (17.0 qts)

2015 - 2017

3.975 gallons (15.9 qts)

2018

3.475 gallons (13.9 qts)

Transmission fluid

2011 - 2016

Ford MERCON LV automatic transmission fluid

13.1 qts

2017 - 2018

Ford MERCON ULV automatic transmission fluid

Transfer case fluid
(electronic shift-on-the-fly[3])

2011 - 2016

Ford XL-12 transfer case fluid

1.5 - 1.6 qts

2017 - 2018

Ford MERCON LV automatic transmission fluid

Transfer case fluid
(torque-on-demand[4])

2011 - 2018

Ford MERCON LV automatic transmission fluid

Front axle

2011 - 2016

SAE 80W-90 gear oil (full synthetic recommended)

1.75 qts

2017 - 2018

SAE 75W-85 gear oil (full synthetic recommended)

Rear axle

2011 - 2014

SAE 75W-140 full synthetic gear oil

2.75 qts

2015 - 2018

SAE 75W-85 full synthetic gear oil

[1] Listed capacities for reference only; always fill to dipstick indicator, fill plug level, or applicable indicator. All measurements in U.S. gallons or quarts ("qts"), NOT Imperial units.
[2] Concentrated engine coolant must be diluted with distilled water in a 50/50 to 40/60 (40% water, 60% coolant) solution. Do not exceed a 60% coolant ratio as water pump damage or premature failure may occur. Pre-diluted engine coolant must NOT be mixed with water.
[3] Electronic shift-on-the-fly (ESOF) transfer case identifiable by shift pattern 2H, 4H, 4L.
[4] Torque-on-demand transfer case identifiable by shift pattern 2H, 4A, 4H, 4L.