2018 Ford F-150 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Specs
13th gen (P552) · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- 440 lb-ft
- Max towing
- 11,400 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 6.5 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 5W-30 (Motorcraft Diesel)
- Tire size
- 245/70R17
- MPG combined
- 25 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2018 Ford F-150 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel makes 250 hp at 3,250 rpm and 440 lb-ft of torque at 1,750 rpm.
The 2018 Ford F-150 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel can tow up to 11,400 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 2,020 lb.
| Horsepower | 250 hp @ 3,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 440 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4x2 or 4x4 |
| Max towing | 11,400 lb |
| Max payload | 2,020 lb |
| Width | 79.9 in |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 3.0L Power Stroke turbo diesel V6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Compression ratio | 16:1 |
| Firing order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2018 Ford F-150 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel takes 6.5 quarts of SAE 5W-30 (Motorcraft Diesel) oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 6.5 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 5W-30 (Motorcraft Diesel) |
| Coolant | 13.7 qt |
| Automatic transmission fluid (approx. dry fill) | 13.1 qt MERCON ULV |
| Rear axle | 5.5 pt SAE 75W-85 |
| Front axle (4x4) | 3.5 pt SAE 75W-85 |
| Diesel exhaust fluid | 22.5 qt |
| Fuel tank | 26.0 gal |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 LV |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2018 Ford F-150 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel comes with 245/70R17 tires. The bolt pattern is 6x135.
| Tire size | 245/70R17 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 17 in (XL, fleet only with the diesel; 265/70R17 on the 4x4) |
| Bolt pattern | 6x135 |
| Thread size | M14x1.5 |
| Lug nut torque | 150 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 22 | 30 | 25 |
| 4x4 | 20 | 25 | 22 |
| 4x4 (XL, XLT) | 21 | 28 | 24 |
Maintenance schedule #maintenance
| Engine oil & filter (Oil-Life Monitor, at most) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo |
|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | 20,000 mi |
| Engine air filter and fuel filters | 30,000 mi |
| Automatic transmission fluid & filter | 150,000 mi |
| Engine coolant (first change) | 100,000 mi / 72 mo |
18 recalls for the 2018 Ford F-150 →
FAQ
How much oil does the 2018 F-150 diesel take?
The 3.0L Power Stroke takes 6.5 quarts including the filter; Ford specifies Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Diesel Motor Oil.
Sources: 2018 Ford F-150 Owner's Manual (fifth printing), 2018 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (horsepower, torque, towing, payload), Edmunds 2018 Ford F-150 features & specs (curb weight), 2018 Ford F-150 brochure (trim tire sizes, length, width), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls, Ford Performance Parts (bolt pattern). Updated Oct 2026.