2021 Ford F-150 3.3L V6 Specs
14th gen (P702) · Updated Sep 2026
- Horsepower
- 290 hp
- 265 lb-ft
- Max towing
- 8,200 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 6.0 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 5W-20
- Tire size
- 245/70R17
- MPG combined
- 21 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2021 Ford F-150 3.3L V6 makes 290 hp at 6,500 rpm and 265 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm.
The 2021 Ford F-150 3.3L V6 can tow up to 8,200 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 1,985 lb.
| Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 265 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4x2 or 4x4 |
| Max towing | 8,200 lb |
| Max payload | 1,985 lb |
| Width | 79.9 in |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Compression ratio | 12:1 |
| Firing order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2021 Ford F-150 3.3L V6 takes 6.0 quarts of SAE 5W-20 oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 6.0 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 5W-20 |
| Coolant | 12.7 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) |
| Transfer case (4x4) | 1.5 qt (1.9 qt two-speed automatic 4WD) |
| Fuel tank | 23.0 gal (Regular Cab, SuperCab), 26.0 gal (SuperCrew), 36.0 gal optional |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2021 Ford F-150 3.3L V6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 20 | 24 | 21 |
| 4x4 | 19 | 22 | 20 |
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 | 30,000 mi |
| Spark plugs (every 60,000 mi with the pickup bed power outlet) | 100,000 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 a 2021 F-150 3.3L V6 take?
The 3.3L V6 takes 6.0 quarts of SAE 5W-20 including the oil filter.
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.