3.5L EcoBoost Engine Complete Assembly for 2011-2012 Ford F-150
Product Notes Read before buying
This engine fits vehicles with the 3.5L turbocharged EcoBoost engine, which can be identified by a 'T' as the 8th digit of the VIN. Electrical and induction systems can vary between models or years; please compare these components to your original engine and swap them over as needed.
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Vehicle Fitment Guide
This part fits the following vehicles:
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FX2 | Crew Cab Pickup | 2011 - 2012 | V6 3.5L Turbo | RWD | Automatic |
| FX2 | Extended Cab Pickup | 2011 - 2012 | V6 3.5L Turbo | RWD | Automatic |
| FX4 | Crew Cab Pickup | 2011 - 2012 | V6 3.5L Turbo | 4WD | Automatic |
| FX4 | Extended Cab Pickup | 2011 - 2012 | V6 3.5L Turbo | 4WD | Automatic |
| King Ranch | Crew Cab Pickup | 2011 - 2012 | V6 3.5L Turbo | RWD/4WD | Automatic |
| Lariat | Crew Cab Pickup | 2011 - 2012 | V6 3.5L Turbo | RWD/4WD | Automatic |
| Lariat | Extended Cab Pickup | 2011 - 2012 | V6 3.5L Turbo | RWD/4WD | Automatic |
| Platinum | Crew Cab Pickup | 2011 - 2012 | V6 3.5L Turbo | RWD/4WD | Automatic |
| XL | Crew Cab Pickup | 2011 - 2012 | V6 3.5L Turbo | RWD/4WD | Automatic |
| XL | Extended Cab Pickup | 2011 - 2012 | V6 3.5L Turbo | RWD/4WD | Automatic |
| XL | Standard Cab Pickup | 2011 - 2012 | V6 3.5L Turbo | RWD/4WD | Automatic |
| XLT | Crew Cab Pickup | 2011 - 2012 | V6 3.5L Turbo | RWD/4WD | Automatic |
| XLT | Extended Cab Pickup | 2011 - 2012 | V6 3.5L Turbo | RWD/4WD | Automatic |
| XLT | Standard Cab Pickup | 2011 - 2012 | V6 3.5L Turbo | RWD/4WD | Automatic |
Know This Engine Before You Buy
The research behind our purchase interview — recalls, bulletins and real install economics for this engine family:
A quick look at your own vehicle makes sure the right engine shows up:
- Confirm the 8th digit of the VIN is 'T'.
- Inspect turbo wastegates to ensure they are vacuum-actuated.
- Check for an electric brake vacuum pump behind the driver's side headlight.
What the install really takes — plan and budget with confidence:
Special tools this job needs:
- Camshaft Holding Tool Kit (Ford OEM / OTC 303-1248)
- Crankshaft Pulley Remover/Installer (OTC 303-1521)
- High-pressure fuel line disconnect tools
- Engine hoist and heavy-duty load leveler
- High-quality torque wrench
Budget for these consumables at install:
- 6 quarts of premium 5W-30 synthetic blend or full synthetic oil
- Motorcraft FL-500S oil filter
- Motorcraft Orange or Yellow pre-diluted coolant
- 6 new Motorcraft spark plugs (gapped strictly to 0.030")
- Intake manifold gaskets (upper and lower)
- Valve cover gaskets (passenger side BR3Z-6584-B)
- High-pressure fuel pump O-ring and mounting gasket
- Front crankshaft seal
- Rear main seal
- Oil pan gasket
- Turbocharger oil and coolant line gaskets/O-rings
- Exhaust manifold gaskets and new studs/nuts
- New torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts (crankshaft balancer bolt, cam phaser bolts, cylinder head bolts)
What your vehicle’s computers will need after the swap:
What’s involved: PCM Reprogramming / PATS Re-marriage
Sources differ: Arm 1 states no programming is required if retaining the original PCM, though a CKP relearn is recommended. Arm 2 states PCM reprogramming/flashing to the latest Ford calibration is required to address safety recalls (sudden downshift issue) and PATS re-marriage may be needed. Cautious value 'model_dependent' selected; dealer tool (Ford IDS) is required if flashing or PATS re-marriage is performed.
Pro tips for a smooth first start-up — hand them to whoever does the install:
- Fragile turbocharger coolant feed lines and quick-connect fittings at the back of the cylinder heads are prone to leaking; replace with new OEM fittings.
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) installation requires the camshaft lobe to be at its base circle before tightening bolts to prevent bending the plunger.
- Torque-to-Yield (TTY) bolts (balancer, phasers, heads) are one-time-use and must be replaced.
- Mechanical vacuum pump gasket on the back of the passenger-side cylinder head is extremely difficult to access once installed; replace on the stand.
- Knock sensors in the valley between cylinder heads must be torqued to exact factory specifications to prevent false readings.
Easy to get right once you know them:
- Ordering for a 2013-2014 truck due to incompatible sensors, wastegate controls, and vacuum pump setups.
- Not replacing the timing chain and cam phasers before installing this high-mileage (300,000 miles) donor engine.
- Reusing old spark plugs or using incorrect gaps (must be strictly 0.030").
- Failing to thoroughly flush the intercooler of metal debris and oil from a previous engine failure.
- Reusing torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts.
- Skipping PCM reprogramming/updates.
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:
🔎 Recommended at install: Replace primary timing chain, guides, tensioners, and cam phasers. Highly recommended to perform this service on the engine stand before installation.
🔎 Recommended at install: Install a deflector shield on the intercooler (Charge Air Cooler) and update the PCM calibration.
🔎 Recommended at install: Replace the electric vacuum pump located behind the driver's side headlight. Ford extended the warranty on this part.
🔎 Recommended at install: Replace exhaust manifold gaskets and install new studs/nuts (especially cylinders #3 and #6).
🔎 Recommended at install: Replace the vacuum pump gasket/O-ring on the back of the passenger-side cylinder head while the engine is on the stand.
🔎 Recommended at install: Perform intake valve cleaning to remove hard carbon deposits caused by direct-injection-only design.
🔎 Recommended at install: Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) at a Ford dealer.
Researched from factory recalls, TSBs and OEM service data (reference unit 300-09535-5224756). Unit-specific details — mileage, condition, warranty, freight — are covered in the checkout interview.
Policies, in plain English.
Shipping & Handling
- Ships by LTL freight on a pallet — a real freight truck, not a parcel van
- Your checkout freight quote covers delivery to your door (liftgate service included for residential addresses)
- The carrier calls ahead to schedule a delivery window — someone must be present to receive it
- Typically palletized and picked up within 2–3 business days; transit time depends on distance
120-Day Warranty
This part includes a 120-day warranty.
- If the part fails within the warranty window, we'll replace it or refund per the coverage terms
- Coverage is parts-only — installation labor is not included
- Warranty covers defects — not installation errors, misuse, or damage after installation
Your pre-purchase interview reviews these exact terms with you before anything is charged.
Returns (30 Days)
We accept returns of uninstalled parts within 30 days of delivery for this part.
- Defective parts: We will replace the part or issue a refund at our discretion
- Programming: "Needs to be programmed to my vehicle" is not a valid return reason. Many modules require dealer programming — we're happy to help connect you with resources if your dealer says it's not programmable
- Return shipping: This part ships by freight (LTL) — the part price is refundable per the terms above, but shipping costs are non-refundable and return freight follows the seller's return terms. Your pre-purchase interview walks through the exact numbers before you buy
- Parts must be returned in original packaging and unmodified condition
- Poorly packaged returns that arrive damaged will not be credited
Damaged in Shipping?
Freight damage is rare — and you're fully protected when you do two things at delivery:
- Inspect before you sign — you're allowed time to look the pallet over while the driver waits
- Write any damage on the delivery receipt before signing — that one line is what makes a freight claim succeed
- Severe damage? Refuse the delivery — it goes back at no cost to you and we make it right
- Photograph the pallet before unwrapping; report concealed damage within 24 hours of delivery
We handle the carrier claim — you just help document it. Your pre-purchase interview walks through this checklist too.
Order Cancellation
Cancel before shipment for a full refund. Once the pallet has been built, a preparation charge may apply — and once the freight carrier picks it up, shipping costs are non-refundable and standard return terms apply. Your pre-purchase interview shows the exact numbers before you pay.
Expert Guides
2011-2012 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost: Problems, Identification, and Used Replacement
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Read Full Guide →Related Trouble Codes (OBD-II)
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Miscellaneous Information
OEM Part Numbers:
Ford: BL3Z6007A
Other: 1S364AA
Fits Years: 2011 2012
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