3.5L Non-Turbo Engine Complete Assembly for 2017 Ford F-150

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

• Verify the 8th digit of the 17-character VIN is 'G'.
• Confirm the truck is equipped with the 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission.
• Inspect existing turbochargers for shaft play, cracked wastegate housings, or oil leaks.
• Visually confirm the engine is a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 to ensure no prior engine swaps occurred.

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

Special tools this job needs:

• Camshaft Holding Tool / Timing Tool Kit (OTC 303-1655 / CTA 6680 / Lisle 37230 / Ford 303-1530)
• Quick-Disconnect Tool Set for fuel and turbo lines
• Engine Hoist & Heavy-Duty Load Leveler
• Ford-Compatible Scan Tool (Ford IDS/FDRS or FORScan with OBD Link EX)

Budget for these consumables at install:

• 6.0 to 6.2 quarts of 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-B1 / WSS-M2C946-A
• Motorcraft FL-500S or OE-spec oil filter
• Ford Motorcraft Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant (WSS-M97B57-A1) or Motorcraft Orange (WSS-M97B44-D2)
• 6 new Motorcraft SP-580 (or SP-594) spark plugs, pre-gapped to 0.030" (or 0.028" if tuned)
• Upper and lower intake manifold gaskets
• Exhaust manifold gaskets
• Turbocharger mounting gaskets, oil feed/drain gaskets, and coolant line O-rings
• Front crankshaft seal
• Rear main seal
• Torque-to-Yield (TTY) bolts (crankshaft harmonic balancer bolt, camshaft phaser bolts, cylinder head bolts)
• Fresh front differential gear oil (75W-85 or 75W-90) for 4WD models

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

What’s involved: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Relearn, Fuel Injector Flow Code Programming, and PATS Parameter Reset

sources differ: Arm 1 highlights CKP Relearn and Injector Flow Code programming, while Arm 2 highlights the PATS Parameter Reset. Both require a dealer-level Ford IDS/FDRS or high-end bidirectional scan tool (like FORScan) to complete.

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

• The Oil Pan Pickup Tube Trap: If upgrading from the plastic pan to the aluminum pan, you must replace the oil pump pickup tube with part number LK4Z-6622-B to prevent oil starvation.
• Do the Cam Phasers Now: Replace the cam phasers on an engine stand before installation to save 10+ hours of labor later.
• Fragile Turbo Coolant Fittings: The quick-connect Jiffy-Tite coolant fittings on the back of the cylinder heads are extremely fragile and must be replaced with new OEM fittings before dropping the engine in.
• Torque-to-Yield (TTY) Fasteners: The crankshaft balancer bolt, camshaft phaser bolts, and head bolts are single-use stretch bolts and must be replaced.
• Dual Fuel System: High-pressure direct injection lines require special care and precise torque to avoid leaks.
• Oil Pan Design Change: Some service replacement blocks use a one-piece oil pan design that may require modification of transmission cooler lines and engine harness.

Easy to get right once you know them:

• Reusing Contaminated or Worn Turbochargers: Debris from a previous engine failure can destroy the new engine via the transferred turbos.
• Skipping the Crankshaft Position (CKP) Relearn: Results in a flashing check engine light and random misfire codes (P0300).
• Forgetting the Oil Pickup Tube on Pan Conversions: Leads to instant bearing failure on first start.
• Using the Wrong Coolant: Mixing generic green or older orange coolant with Motorcraft Yellow causes chemical gelling and overheating.
• Ignoring the 'Less Turbos' Note: Assuming the engine assembly includes the turbochargers.
• Reusing Torque-to-Yield (TTY) Bolts: Causes improper clamping force and post-install head gasket failures.
• Skipping the PATS Parameter Reset: The truck's security system will prevent the engine from starting.
• Buying the Wrong Engine Version: Attempting to install this F-150 engine into transverse-mounted platforms like the Explorer or Taurus SHO.

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: