2.7L EcoBoost Engine Complete Assembly for 2015-2016 Ford F-150

A quick look at your own vehicle makes sure the right engine shows up:

• Confirm the 8th digit of the VIN is 'P'.
• Verify the white emissions sticker under the hood lists the displacement as 2.7L.
• Confirm the oil filter is a black plastic cartridge-style cap pointing upwards on the front passenger side.
• Ensure the truck is a 2015 or 2016 model (2017+ have different harnesses, and 2018+ are Gen 2 engines).

What the install really takes — plan and budget with confidence:

Special tools this job needs:

• Universal holding tool (e.g., OTC 4754) to hold crankshaft pulley
• Ford-specific scan tool (IDS, FDRS, or high-end bi-directional scanner)
• Fuel injector remover/installer tool (e.g., OTC 310-250)
• Quick-disconnect tools for fuel lines and turbocharger lines
• Timing tool kit (e.g., CTA 6680 or 9203 / Ford 303-1248, 303-1530)

Budget for these consumables at install:

• 6.0 quarts of SAE 5W-30 motor oil (meeting Ford WSS-M2C946-A / WSS-M2C961-A1 / WSS-M2C963-A1 specs)
• New Motorcraft FL-2062 / FL-2062-A oil filter
• Motorcraft Yellow or Orange coolant
• 6 new pre-gapped spark plugs (Motorcraft SP-542 or SP-594, gapped to 0.028-0.031 in)
• Intake manifold gaskets
• Throttle body gasket
• Exhaust manifold gaskets and turbocharger mounting gaskets/seals
• High-pressure fuel pump O-ring and fuel injector seal kits
• Left and right valve cover gaskets
• Front and rear main seals
• One-time use Crankshaft Pulley Bolt (Part # FT4Z-6A340-A)
• One-time use Turbocharger mounting nuts/bolts

What your vehicle’s computers will need after the swap:

What’s involved: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Relearn (Misfire Monitor Profile Correction)

A Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Relearn is required to prevent false misfire codes. While a Ford dealer scan tool (IDS/FDRS) is the most reliable method, high-end aftermarket scan tools or software like FORScan with a compatible OBDII adapter can also perform the procedure.

Pro tips for a smooth first start-up — hand them to whoever does the install:

• Crankshaft Pulley Bolt Torque Sequence: Requires a strict 4-stage torque procedure and a universal holding tool. Failure to torque correctly causes timing gear slippage and catastrophic engine damage.
• Plastic Oil Pan & Valve Covers: Perform TSB 23-2083 on the ground before installation. The updated gasketed pan requires replacing both valve covers to prevent PCV pressure issues from blowing out the new seal.
• Direct Injection Fuel System Safety: High-pressure system operates over 2,000 PSI. Depressurize before disconnecting. High-pressure lines and rails are one-time use.
• Turbocharger Oil Feed Line: Install the updated left-hand turbocharger oil feed tube (Part # FU7Z-9T516-A) to prevent cold-start smoke.
• Priming the Oiling System: Disable the fuel system and crank the engine to build oil pressure before starting to prevent dry-running the engine and turbochargers.
• Fragile Connectors: Plastic wiring harness connectors become brittle with age and heat cycles; handle with extreme care.

Easy to get right once you know them:

• Reusing the original torque-to-yield crankshaft pulley bolt.
• Failing to perform the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor relearn, leading to immediate misfire codes.
• Ordering this F-150 engine for a non-F-150 vehicle (Edge, Fusion, Lincoln models).
• Failing to replace valve covers when installing the updated gasketed oil pan.
• Damaging direct injector tips or reusing old Teflon seals during transfer.
• Reusing the old plastic oil pan instead of upgrading to the revised design.
• Not replacing the turbo oil feed lines during the swap.
• Improper oil priming before the first start.
• Using the wrong oil viscosity or conventional oil instead of the specified synthetic blend/full synthetic 5W-30.

Not issues with the units on this page — the manufacturer documented these for every engine of this family, wherever you buy one. Handy for your installer: