2018 Ford F-150 5.0L V8 — Maintenance Cheat Sheet
For the 5.0L Coyote V8 (Gen 3) · Last verified 2026-06-13
Quick-reference maintenance specs for the 2018–2020 Ford F-150 with the 5.0L V8. Note the capacity increased to 8.8 quarts for these years — older 5.0s took less.
Engine Oil
- Oil type
- 5W-20 Synthetic Blend — Motorcraft spec WSS-M2C960-A1; cold-climate 0W-20
- Oil capacity (with filter)
- 8.8 US qt — 2018–2020 only; 2011–2017 5.0L: 7.7 qt; 2021+: ~7.7 qt
- Oil filter (OEM)
- Motorcraft FL-500S — do not substitute the older FL-820-S
- Drain plug torque
- 19 ft-lb — plastic oil pan with O-ring plug — do not overtighten
- Change interval
- 7,500–10,000 miles — per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
Tires
- Common tire size
- 275/65R18 — varies widely by package — check door jamb
- Pressure
- 35 psi — verify door-jamb placard; payload packages differ
Battery
- Group size
- 65 (Motorcraft BXT-65) — 650 CCA standard; 750/850 CCA versions in the same case for V8/cold-weather/HD
Check before you wrench: these figures are provided for general
reference only and are not a substitute for the manufacturer's documentation. Values can
vary by trim, engine, options, market, production date, and any aftermarket modifications.
Always verify every value against your own owner's manual, the door-jamb sticker, or the
part itself before performing any service. The Owner's Manual makes no warranty as to the
accuracy or completeness of this information and accepts no liability for any loss or
damage arising from its use. Sources for this page:
2018 F-150 5.0L oil change guide (Costa) · F-150 5.0L maintenance guide (Truck Insiders)
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