5.0L V8 Coyote Ford F-150 Pickups To Get Performance Calibration

March 27, 2025 10:06 am

In recent years, Ford has released a bevy of performance calibrations, which makes a lot of sense given the fact that they’re an affordable way for owners to unlock some extra power from their vehicles. Historically speaking, these tunes were largely reserved for performance-focused models only, but we’re starting to see them launch for regular old run-of-the-mill vehicles, too – including the Ford F-150. Now, folks that own a newer Ford F-150 with the naturally-aspirated 5.0L V8 Coyote engine seem to be next in line when it comes to these performance calibrations.

Recently, Ford Truck Enthusiasts uncovered this new offering via the California Air Resources Board (CARB) website, where they discovered a listing for a Ford V8 Power Pack Calibration. Taking a closer look, it seems as if 2021-2024 Ford F-150 pickups with the Coyote V8 are among that list under CARB E.O. D-431-11 and – specifically – the part numbers of M-9603-F50 for 2021-2023 F-150 pickups, and M-9603-F50A for the refreshed 2024 model.

Though the details of this future performance calibration for V8-powered Ford F-150 pickups haven’t been released as of yet, we can assume that it’ll look a lot like the existing tunes that Ford Performance already offers for a host of vehicles. That means the calibration will likely come pre-loaded on a ProCal4 programmer, which enables users to make adjustments for tire size and gear ratio to ensure the speedometer is functioning properly. As for power gains, we can look to a couple of existing F-150 calibrations for clues on that topic.

Last September, Ford released a performance calibration for F-150 pickups with the twin turbocharged 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine, which boosts peak horsepower by 50 and peak torque by 10 pound-feet, bringing it up to a Raptor-equalling 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. Then, in December, it also launched a tune for turbocharged 2.7L V6 EcoBoost engine-equipped F-150s that increases output from factory ratings of 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque up to 355 horsepower and 433 pound-feet.

By Brett Foote

Brett's lost track of all the Fords he's owned over the years and how much he's spent modifying them, but his current money pits include an S550 Mustang and 13th gen F-150.