The F-150 comes with several engine choices, depending on the trim level and the options available for a specific trim level. Engines for the 2021 model year include:
- 2.7L V6 engine
- 3.0L V6 diesel
- 3.3L V6 engine
- 3.5L V6 engine
- 5.0L V8 engine
What are the specs of the Ford F-150 engine?
The 2021 Ford F-150 comes with several different engines. The engine specs for each are as follows.
2.7L V6
The 2.7L V6 EcoBoost engine features twin turbochargers on its 60-degree block. Featuring double overhead cams, the 2.7-liter engine is 165 cubic inches with a bore of 3.267 inches by a stroke of 3.267 inches.
The 10:1 compression ratio is not low enough for this to be a low-powered engine, but not as high as you’d find in most high-performance engines. This engine runs on regular unleaded fuel and features a roller finger follower valvetrain and uses direct injection.
This engine makes 325 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 400 pound-feet at 3,000 rpm.
3.0L V6 Diesel
The 3.0L V6 Powerstroke engine is the only diesel engine in the F-150 lineup. This engine is turbocharged and it makes 250 horsepower at 3,250 rpm and 440 pound-feet of torque at 1,750 rpm.
The 3.0-liter diesel engine uses a roller finger follower valvetrain, a compression ignition system, and common rail for fuel delivery. The displacement is 183 cubic inches.
3.3L V6
The 3.3L V6 engine is 203.8 cubic inches with a direct acting mechanical bucket valvetrain and direct injection. It makes 290 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 265 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm.
The 3.3-liter engine is a naturally-aspirated V-6 with double overhead cams. The bore is 3.56 inches and the stroke is 3.41 inches.
3.5L V6
Ford’s 3.5L V6 features twin turbochargers, an aluminum block and aluminum heads. The 213.4 cubic-inch engine has a bore of 3.64 inches, a stroke of 3.41 inches, and a compression ratio of 10.5:1.
The coil on plug ignition provides the spark and direct injection provides the fuel. The 3.5-liter engine makes 400 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 500 pound-feet of torque at 3,100 rpm.
5.0L V8
Unlike the rest of Ford’s engines in the F-150, the 307 cubic-inch 5.0L V8 is a 90-degree engine with double overhead cams. The compression ratio is 12:1 and it features a bore of 3.66 inches and a stroke of 3.65 inches.
The valvetrain uses the same roller finger follower some of the other engines use, and it uses direct injection to get the fuel into the intake. The 5.0 makes 400 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 410 pound-feet of torque at 4,250 rpm.
3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6
The hybrid engine in the Ford F-150 is a twin-turbocharged engine with 213.4 cubic inches. It runs on regular unleaded fuel and makes 430 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 570 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm.
History of the Ford F-150 Engine
The F-150 engines came out at various times over the years as Ford developed the F-150. Ford’s first truck was the Model TT pickup, which debuted in 1917. The pickup body first appeared on the Model TT in 1925.
In 1935, Ford debuted the Ford Model 50 pickup. This truck features the Ford flathead V8. And, the first generation F-series based on those early trucks was debuted in 1948. 1953 was the first year of the second generation of the F-series trucks.
Engine Availability Per Trim
You have several choices of options across the six trim levels for the 2021 F-150.
- XL Base Model: The base engine is the 3.3-liter V-6. Optional engines available include the 2.7-liter EcoBoost, 3.5-liter, 5.0-liter, 3.0-liter diesel, and the 3.5-liter hybrid.
- XLT: The base engine is the 3.3-liter V-6. Optional engines available include the 2.7-liter EcoBoost, 3.5-liter, 5.0-liter, 3.0-liter diesel, and the 3.5-liter hybrid.
- Lariat: The base engine is the 2.7-liter EcoBoost. Optional engines available include the 3.5-liter EcoBoost, 5.0-liter, 3.0-liter diesel, and the 3.5-liter hybrid.
- King Ranch: The base engine is the 5.0-liter Coyote engine. Optional engines available include the 3.5-liter EcoBoost, 3.0-liter diesel, and the 3.5-liter hybrid.
- Platinum: The base engine is the 5.0-liter Coyote engine. Optional engines available include the 3.5-liter EcoBoost, 3.0-liter diesel, and the 3.5-liter hybrid.
- Limited: The base engine is the 3.5-liter EcoBoost. The only optional engine for the Limited trim level is the 3.5-liter hybrid.
People Also Ask
Which Engine is the Best in the Ford F-150?
The 3.5-liter engine is one of the best engines in the F-150. It can tow up to 13,200 pounds. The 5.0-liter Coyote in the Limited can tow up to 14,000 pounds.
Is the Ford F-150 5.0L Engine a Good Engine?
Yes. It gets 395 to 400 horsepower and 387 to 410 pound-feet of torque, depending on the trim level and additional features and accessories.
Is the V6 EcoBoost Better than the V8?
The 3.5L EcoBoost gets better fuel mileage than the 5.0L Coyote – as long as you stay out of the boost.
Does Ford Offer a V8 in the F-150?
Yes. The naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter Coyote engine is available in the 2021 Ford F-150. It comes standard on King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited trim levels. You can order it as an option on the XL, XLT, and Lariat trim levels.
How Many Miles Will a Ford F-150 Last?
If you take care of the engine by doing regular maintenance and don’t beat it up, it will last upward of 300,000 miles before the engine has to be rebuilt. The higher-performance engines, such as those with the turbos might not last as long but should make it to at least 200,000 miles.
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