Though it’s got a clear cultural tie to the Mustang, let’s not forget that the venerable F-150 truck got plenty of V8 love too. So when Ford announced it was developing a new 5.0L “Coyote” V8 engine for the 2011 model year, the Blue Oval brought both the Mustang and the F-150 to the party.

Based on Ford’s Modular engine platform, the new Ford 5.0L Coyote V8 was far cry from the original Windsor-derived 5.0L small block V8 with roots in the 1960s. In fact, the new Coyote also has some key differences between the 4.6L and 5.4L Modular V8 engines that came before it.

It’s also important to note that the Mustang and F-150 got slightly different flavors of the 5.0L Coyote—notably Flex Fuel capability for the truck engines. And even the Coyote engine itself has gone through three distinct generations.

The specific engine we’re talking about in this article is the first generation Ford 5.0L Coyote V8 that was found in the 2011-14 Ford F-150 pickup truck.

Click the links below to learn about the other engines in the Ford 5.0L Coyote family.

Before we dive in, a special shoutout to Summit Racing’s John Jones, Gary Vicich, and Matt Strebler for all of their dedication in putting these Ford 5.0L Coyote engine spec guides together.

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2011-14 Ford F-150 5.0L First-Gen Coyote Truck Engine Spec Guide

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2011-14 Ford F-150 5.0L First-Gen Coyote Truck Engine Performance Specs
Compression Ratio11.0:1
Horsepower Rating412 – 420 hp
Torque Rating390 ft.-lbs.
2011-14 Ford F-150 5.0L First-Gen Coyote Truck Engine Application & VIN ID
VIN 8th DigitF
Years2011-14
MakeFord
ModelF-150
2011-14 Ford F-150 5.0L First-Gen Coyote Truck Engine Block Specs
Casting NumbersBR3E-6006/6015
MaterialAluminum, Steel Sleeve
Displacement5.0L (302ci)
Bore Diameter3.630 in.
Stroke3.650 in
Deck Height8.937 in.
Bore Spacing3.937 in.
Thrust Bearing Location#5 Main
Main Cap Style4 Bolts with 2 Lateral Cross-Bolts (All 5 Mains)
Main Housing Bore Dia.2.851 in.
2011-14 Ford F-150 5.0L First-Gen Coyote Truck Rotating Assembly Specs
Piston MaterialHypereutectic Cast Aluminum Alloy
Piston StyleDomed, Valve Reliefs
Piston Volume3.472cc
Wrist Pin Diameter0.865 in.
Connecting Rod MaterialForged, Powdered Metal
Connecting Rod StyleI-Beam
Connecting Rod Length5.933 in.
Connecting Rod Weight582 grams
Crankshaft MaterialForged Steel
Crankshaft Casting Number BR3E-XXXX
Crankshaft Main Journal Dia.2.657 in.
Crankshaft Rod Journal Dia.2.086 in.
Oil SquirtersNo
2011-14 Ford F-150 5.0L First-Gen Coyote Truck Cylinder Head Specs
Casting NumbersM-6050-M50 (Left)
M-6049-M50 (Right)
MaterialAs Cast Aluminum AL319
Combustion Chamber Volume54.5cc
Intake Port ShapeOval with Dimple
Intake Runner Volume193cc
Exhaust Port ShapeRound
Exhaust Runner Volume100cc
Intake Valve Diameter1.457 in.
Exhaust Valve Diameter1.220 in.
Cylinder Head Bolt StyleTorque to Yield (TTY)
Cylinder Head Bolt Size12mm x 1.75 (10) – 2011-12
11mm x 1.50 (10) – 2013-14
2011-14 Ford F-150 5.0L First-Gen Coyote Truck Camshaft Specs
Duration @ .050 in. 260° (Intake)
263° (Exhaust)
Valve Lift0.472 in. (Intake)
0.472 in. (Exhaust)
Lobe Separation Angle (LSA)116°
Cam Gear Attachment1 Bolt
Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (Ti-VCT)Yes
2011-14 Ford F-150 5.0L First-Gen Coyote Truck Valvetrain Specs
Valve Spring StyleBeehive
Intake Valve MaterialSteel, Solid Stem
Intake Valve Diameter1.457 in.
Exhaust Valve MaterialSteel, Solid Stem
Exhaust Valve Diameter1.220 in.
Other Key 2011-14 Ford F-150 5.0L First-Gen Coyote Truck Engine Specs
Intake ManifoldBlack Composite, Fixed Runner
Throttle Body80mm
Throttle ControlElectronic
Fuel Injector Part NumberBR3Z9F593A
Fuel Injector Flow34 lbs./hr. @ 58 psi
Flex Fuel/E85 CapableYes
Fuel Injector Length1.900 in. Between O-Rings
Fuel Injector ConnectorUSCAR / EV6
High Pressure Fuel PumpNo
Camshaft Sensor LocationTiming Cover
Oil PanSteel, 7.75 Quarts, Rear Sump
Oil PumpGerotor
Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Redline7,000 RPM

silver grey 2011 Ford F150 Truck in a driveway
(Image/Summit Racing – Cody Troyer)