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Ford F-Series 2015-2020
Overview
The Ford F-Series trucks from 2015 to 2020 continued the legacy of being America's best-selling vehicles and solidified their reputation for durability, power, and versatility. This generation featured a significant redesign with an all-aluminum body, reducing weight while increasing strength and fuel efficiency. The use of advanced materials allowed Ford to enhance towing and payload capacities without sacrificing structural integrity. The F-150, in particular, became known for its high-strength steel frame and a range of powerful and efficient EcoBoost engines, setting new standards for pickup truck performance.
Inside the cabins, these trucks boasted modern, well-appointed interiors with advanced technology, including the highly regarded SYNC 3 infotainment system. Safety features like adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring were introduced, making the F-Series robust workhorses and family-friendly vehicles. The Ford F-Series from 2015 to 2020 marked a new era of innovation and continued to be a dominant force in the pickup truck market, catering to the diverse needs of truck enthusiasts and commercial users alike.
Specifications
Ford F-Series specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.
Chassis
- Type: P552
Engine 2.7L 6-Cylinder DOHC
- Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
- Oil certification: API
- Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 2.7L 6-Cylinder: 0.032”
Engine 3.3L 6-Cylinder DOHC
- Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
- Oil certification: API
- Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 3.3L 6-Cylinder; 0.032”
Engine 3.5L 6-Cylinder DOHC
- Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
- Oil certification: API
- Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 3.5L 6-Cylinder: 0.032”
Engine 5.0L 8-Cylinder DOHC
- Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
- Oil certification: API
- Drain plug torque: 17 ft-lbs
- Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts
Engine 3.0L 6-Cylinder
- Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
- Oil certification: API
- Oil capacity: 8.8 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 3.0L 6-Cylinder: 0.052”
Refrigerant
- Type: WSS-M17B21-A
- R-1234yf Refrigerant (U.S.)
- R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf (Canada) YN-33-A (U.S.)
- HS7Z-19B519-BA (Canada)
- Capacity: 26 oz (0.74 kg)
Refrigerant Oil
- Type: WSS-M17B21-A
- Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil (U.S.)
- Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / Huile PAG pour frigorigène R-1234yf
- Motorcraft® (Canada) YN-35 (U.S. & Canada)
- Capacity: 2.71 fl oz (80 ml)
Automatic Transmission
- Type: WSS-M2C949
- Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid (U.S.)
- Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid /
- MERCON® ULV huile pour boîtes automatique Motorcraft® (Canada) XT-12-QULV (U.S. & Canada)
- Capacity: 13.2 qt (12.5 L)
Coolant
- Type: WSS-M97B57-A2
- Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant (U.S.)
- Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant / Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jaune
- Motorcraft® (Canada) VC-13DL-G (U.S.) CVC-13DL-G (Canada)
- Capacity: 15.1 qt (14.3 L)
Fuel
- Capacity:
- Regular Cab and SuperCab; 23.0 gal (87.1 L)
- SuperCrew Cab.: 26.0 gal (98.4 L)
- Optional: 36.0 gal (136.3 L
Grease
- Type: ESA-M1C75-B
- Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease (U.S.)
- ESA-M1C75-B Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / Graisse longue durée de qualité première Motorcraft® (Canada) XG-1-E1 (U.S. & Canada)
- Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray (U.S.)
- ESB-M1C93-B Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / Graisse tout usage en aérosol
- Motorcraft® (Canada) XL-5-A (U.S. & Canada)
Hydraulic Brake System
- Type: WSS-M6C65-A2
- Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High-Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid (U.S.)
- Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High-Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / Liquide de frein automobile haute performance DOT 4 LV
- Motorcraft® (Canada) PM-20 (U.S. & Canada)
Lock
- Type:
- Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant (U.S.)
- Motorcraft® Penetrating Fluid / Liquide dégrippant
- Motorcraft® (Canada) XL-1 (U.S.) CXC-51-A (Canada)
Transfer Case
- Type: MERCON® LV WSS-M2C938-A
- Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission
- MERCON® LV WSS-M2C938-A Fluid (U.S.)
- Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV
- Motorcraft® (Canada) XT-10-QLVC (U.S.) CXT-10-LV6 (Canada)
- Capacity:
- Four-wheel drive (Electronic Shift-on-the- Fly):1.5 qt (1.4 L)
- Automatic four-wheel drive (Torque on demand):1.5 qt (1.4 L)
Front Axle
- Type:
- Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic WSS-M2C942-A Hypoid Gear Lubricant (U.S.)
- Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / Huile synthétique de haute qualité pour engrenages hypoïdes
- SAE 75W-85 Motorcraft® (Canada) XY-75W85-QL (U.S. & Canada)
- Capacity: 1.8 qt (1.7 L)
Rear Axle
- Type:
- Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic WSS-M2C942-A Hypoid Gear Lubricant (U.S.)
- Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / Huile synthétique de haute qualité pour engrenages hypoïdes SAE 75W-85
- Motorcraft® (Canada) XY-75W85-QL (U.S. & Canada)
- Capacity: 2.7 qt (2.6 L)
Washer Reservoir
- Type: WSS-M14P19-A
- Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant (U.S.)
- Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité
- Motorcraft® (Canada) ZC-32-B2 (U.S.) CXC-37-A/B/D/F (Canada)
- Capacity: Fill as required.
Powertrain
Engine
- 3.3 L Cyclone V6 gasoline
- 3.5 L Cyclone V6 gasoline
- 2.7 L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo gasoline
- 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo gasoline
- 5.0 L Coyote V8 gasoline
- 3.0 L Powerstroke turbo-diesel V6
Transmission
- 6-speed Ford 6R80 automatic
- 10-speed Ford 10R80 automatic
Fuel Consumption

Warning Lights & Bulb Sizes
Front Lights
- Door Mirror Illumination Light Bulb: LED
- Front Fog Light Bulb: 9140
- Front Sidemarker Light Bulb:
- 2825
- LED
- Front Turn Signal Light Bulb:
- 7444NA
- LED
- High Beam Headlight Bulb:
- 9005LL
- LED
- Low Beam Headlight Bulb:
- H11-55W
- LED
Rear Lights
- Back Up Light Bulb:
- 3156
- LED
- Brake Light Bulb:
- 3157K
- LED
- Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb:
- 912,
- LED
- License Plate Light Bulb: 168
- Parking Light Bulb
- 7444NA
- LED
- Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb:
- 3157K
- LED
- Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb:
- LED
- 3157K
- Tail Light Bulb:
- 3157K
- LED
Interior Lights
- Dome Light Bulb: LED
- Luggage Compartment Light Bulb
- : 912
- LED
- Map Light Bulb LED
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