Can a Gen3 5.0 V8 Mustang engine fit a 2018 F-150?
 

Guys someone help me out find an answer ASAP please

Mustang to F150 swap
 

I just finished swapping a new Mustang crate engine into my 2018 F150. It IS NOT plug and play. I had to change AC compressor, upper radiator hose, different belts. But most of all, the firing and injector order had to be changed in the plug going to the ECU.A total of 24 wires had to be swapped to accommodate the 'Stang firing order. The master tech who made it all work was Chad Browning at Reelsville Auto Services in western Indiana. Cleanest engine swap ever.

You do realize if you have any type problem involving the electronics of your vehicle, no one will want to touch it except Chad if he remembers what he changed.

Given the significant power difference of the Mustang engine compared to the original F-150 engine, I'm curious about how your truck's drivetrain is handling the new power. Have you made any additional modifications or upgrades to the gearbox, driveshaft, and differential to cope with the extra stress from the Mustang engine's power? How's the truck performing overall after these changes?

Mustang/F150 swap
 

Well, since I did all the wiring swapping and it is documented, I don't think I'll have a problem. It was only 24 wires and they were all 5-3, 4-7, 8-2 interchanges to address the 15486372/13726548 timing changes between the two motors.

Hi,
interesting.
Did you have to get a custom tune to do that, change the ECU to a mustang unit, or how did you get that part to work, or did it just work?

Custom Tune
 

No. A tune was not required, but I get get one. I would recommend someone like Lund for the tune. The folks I used we not overly helpful and their product was kind of cheapo. (But not cheap.)
Mine is set up for two levels of performance. An 87 , and a 93 octane as well as stock, if I so desire. Coupled with a cold air intake and a Corsa side exit exhaust, I estimate something just over 500 at the crank.

Thanks, the reason I asked is in another group someone was doing the same thing, and was told because of the cams being different the ecu would not operate that engine without errors and they said it couldnt be done. maybe your re-wiring took care of that problem they were having.
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