2021 Ford F-150 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Specs
14th gen (P702) · Updated Sep 2026
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- 440 lb-ft
- Max towing
- 12,100 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 6.5 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 5W-30 (Motorcraft F-150 Diesel)
- Tire size
- 245/70R17
- MPG combined
- 23 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2021 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 2021 Ford F-150 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel can tow up to 12,100 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 1,840 lb.
| Horsepower | 250 hp @ 3,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 440 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4x2 or 4x4 |
| Max towing | 12,100 lb |
| Max payload | 1,840 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 2021 Ford F-150 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel takes 6.5 quarts of SAE 5W-30 (Motorcraft F-150 Diesel) oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 6.5 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 5W-30 (Motorcraft F-150 Diesel) |
| Coolant | 13.7 qt |
| Rear axle | 2.0–2.1 qt (8.8 in) or 2.2–2.3 qt (9.75 in) SAE 75W-85 |
| Front axle (4x4) | 1.8 qt SAE 75W-85 (standard axle) |
| Diesel exhaust fluid | 5.6 gal |
| Fuel tank | 26.0 gal |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2021 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, XLT; 265/70R17 on the 4x4) |
| Bolt pattern | 6x135 |
| Thread size | M14x1.5 |
| Lug nut torque | 150 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | 20 | 27 | 23 |
Maintenance schedule #maintenance
| Engine oil & filter (oil change reminder, 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) | 200,000 mi / 120 mo |
| Brake fluid | 36 mo |
29 recalls for the 2021 Ford F-150 →
FAQ
How much oil does the 2021 F-150 diesel take?
The 3.0L Power Stroke takes 6.5 quarts including the filter; Ford specifies Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 F-150 Diesel Motor Oil.
Sources: 2021 Ford F-150 Owner's Manual (Apr 2021 printing), 2021 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (revised Mar 2021), 2021 Ford F-150 brochure, EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls, Ford Performance Parts (bolt pattern). Updated Sep 2026.