I had no idea the frame of the 13th generation F150 was made out of the same aluminum as the body panels.

Thanks for the info.

 

You have to start by disassembling the truck and taking measurements.

Once that is done report back.

 

The frame is steel. This is a common misconception.

And I get your sense of humor CR, even though most don’t.

 

A lot of very interesting responses to the OP's question....

As a Ford dealership technician, I'll bite....

First and foremost, as many have already pointed out, A LOT of time, money, patience, interest and skill. And even with all of the above, the end result is largely dependent on what the intended end product is going to be. The cost involved with such a project (if it's even possible at all) will easily get you into a 2018 or newer F-150 equipped from factory with a 3.0L Powerstroke V6, if it's an oil burner F-150 that really suits your fancy.

Another poster already pointed out those engines are intended for use in 3/4 or 1 ton, or larger trucks. If you're one of those guys who just happens to love Cummins engines, you can either buy an older Brazilian Ford F-Series truck (I believe it was called F4000?) and jump through the hoops to import it into your neck of the woods, like others have also suggested, just buy a Dodge truck of the era equipped with the 5.9 from factory.

Due to a lack of another response to the numerous posts above, I get the sense that the OP is either joking, or is lacking one or more of the five needed to even think of undertaking such a project. To which I ask, what would you not be getting if you were to follow any one of the alternatives suggested above?

 

My guess is that the OP is a kid who is going to get his dad’s or grandpa’s truck when he starts driving. He dreams of owning a Carolina squatted, smoke stacked diesel truck so he can roll coal in the Sonic parking lot. He and his buddies can do this in a weekend, right?

The only thing that will happen if you try is that you take a $25-30k truck and destroy it.

 

+1

Unfortunately, it looks like he is a one and done.

 

As this generation of trucks age we will see more questions about things like this, big lifts, straight pipes etc. it’s just the nature of things as more and more of this gen enters the used market.

 

Apologies that you got that idea from my post. Still not sure how a 13th Gen holds that much drivetrain comfortably. By all means let us know though.

 

Trolling? Nah. I think it’s cool discussion, though probably should have found the engine swap forum. Biting off a lot, no doubt.

Sure, gonna be some work. Then again, Ford gauges have mostly been fake for years. If I thought of doing this with a 2.8 for some reason, a fake oil pressure gauge or coolant temp gauge isn’t a worry. I’d rather try that than a 4.2 to Triton swap.

http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/in...threads/55648/

In addition to providing future customers with Cummins reliability and dependability, the 2.8 Turbo Diesel kit includes everything from the throttle pedal and dashboard display including all the harnesses in between. Kitting for the engines takes place in historic "Plant 1" in Columbus, Indiana.


Wish me luck if I can get this sniffed and legal before 2028.

 

I cannot believe I haven't seen mention of duct tape, zip ties, or Gorilla Glue!

 

Good luck on your project.

For the OP's 'project'.....even if for $9k he can buy this engine, it doesn't get it installed or include the transmission or the myriad of custom brackets that will be needed. There will be modifications involved there too.
Getting a universal dashboard display doesn't address actually mounting it inside the space and shape of the 2015 F150. It also doesn't address how every other computer controlled component of the truck will function.
After all of that, if it works, he'll still have around half the horsepower and 100 ft lbs of torque less than the current 2.7 Ecoboost engine. He would need more luck than you!!

 

Sarcasm people.....sarcasm.

 

Sometimes, I should probably refrain from posting at the end of my work day....my brain can get a bit mushy around 5 PM.

 

Hell I just totally did a 55 F-100 new front new rear and new motor well old motor. I would not even try on something as new as that. I can hardly operate my cell phone.

 

I want to do the opposite. I have an F-150 with a 3.0L Diesel engine want to swap out and put a Coyote 5.0L in it. 😂