2021 Ford F-150 5.0L V8 Specs
14th gen (P702) · Updated Sep 2026
- Horsepower
- 400 hp
- 410 lb-ft
- Max towing
- 13,000 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 7.75 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 5W-30
- Tire size
- 245/70R17
- MPG combined
- 20 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2021 Ford F-150 5.0L V8 makes 400 hp at 6,000 rpm and 410 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm.
The 2021 Ford F-150 5.0L V8 can tow up to 13,000 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 3,325 lb.
| Horsepower | 400 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 410 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4x2 or 4x4 |
| Max towing | 13,000 lb |
| Max payload | 3,325 lb |
| Width | 79.9 in |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Compression ratio | 12:1 |
| Firing order | 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2021 Ford F-150 5.0L V8 takes 7.75 quarts of SAE 5W-30 oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 7.75 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 5W-30 |
| Coolant | 13.2 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 5.0L V8 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 | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| 4x4 | 16 | 22 | 19 |
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 5.0 take?
Ford's owner's manual lists 7.75 quarts of SAE 5W-30 including the oil filter — less than the 8.8 quarts the 2020 5.0L takes.
How much can a 2021 F-150 5.0 tow?
Up to 13,000 lb when properly equipped, with up to 3,325 lb of payload.
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.