Ford F-150 5.0 V8 385hp Remap

Name: Ford F-150 5.0 V8 385hp ECU Remap
Brand: Ford

Expected gains of +17 BHP and +25 Nm torque

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BHP+17 hp (4%)

Standard

385 hp

Tuned

402 hp

Torque+25 Nm (5%)

Standard

525 Nm

Tuned

550 Nm

Suitability

Limited (3/10)

Gains Profile

Limited headroom

Headroom

Low

Ford F-150 5.0 V8 385hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Ford F-150 5.0 V8 385hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2015 - 2017 petrol engine from 385 BHP to 402 BHP and from 525 Nm to 550 Nm of torque (naturally aspirated). This engine scores 3/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Ford F-150 can achieve.

How this engine compares

17thof 19 Ford F-150 engines by power gain
12%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
14%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase

Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.

Assessment

The Ford F-150 5.0 V8 385hp is a 5.0L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 385 BHP and 525 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 402 BHP and 550 Nm — a gain of around 17 BHP (4%) and 25 Nm (5%).

This engine has low remap suitability, though the available headroom is limited, so gains are modest compared to higher-output variants. The tuning headroom is classified as limited, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.

Considerations: Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.. High tuned torque: check transmission torque capacity and service history.

All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.

Considerations

!Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.

!High tuned torque: check transmission torque capacity and service history.

Other F-150 2015 - 2017 Engines

Engine

Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Petrol
Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
Displacement: 5L
Capacity: 4949 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: Ford 5.0L V8 NA Petrol

ECU & Transmission

Likely ECU Low confidence: Petrol ECU (varies by market/year)
Gearbox Low confidence: Manual and automatic options vary; some models use Powershift (dual-clutch) automatics. At this torque level, transmission and driveline servicing history becomes especially important.

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MakeFord

ModelF-150

Generation2015 - 2017

Engine5.0 V8 385hp

All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method.

We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional before proceeding.

3.5 V6 282hp	282 → 299	+17	343 → 360	+17	Moderate (4/10)
2.7 V6 325hp	325 → 344	+19	508 → 530	+22	Limited (3.5/10)
3.5T Ecoboost 375hp	375 → 400	+25	637 → 740	+103	Good (6/10)