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- One-time free replacement, no matter the cause of failure.
- Unlimited miles during the 1-year term.
- $50/hr labor coverage using Mitchell or AllData book time.
Gen 3 Coyote · 2018+ Only
2018+ Gen 3 Coyote Replacement Engines
Built for performance. The 2018-and-newer 5.0L added port plus direct injection, a higher compression ratio, plasma-transferred wire-arc cylinder liners and 460 hp in the Mustang GT, and it is not interchangeable with the 2011–2017 engines. The two builds on this page are made specifically for 2018+ Mustang GT and F-150 applications. Need a 2011–2017 Coyote? See our main 5.0L Coyote page.
- Zero-Mileage Remanufactured Build
- Gen 3 · 2018+ Only
- Bare Long Block $6,900
- Fully Loaded $8,699
- Every TSB Applied
Quick Answer: How Much Is a Remanufactured Gen 3 Coyote?
Fraser Engines sells zero-mile remanufactured Gen 3 5.0L Coyotes for the 2018–2023 Mustang GT, 2019–2020 Bullitt, 2021–2023 Mach 1 and 2018+ F-150 in two builds:
Fraser × PRMR Bare Long Block: $6,900, 3-year / unlimited-mile warranty.
Fraser × DMHR Fully Loaded: $8,699, with oil pan, timing cover and valve covers installed, 5-year / unlimited-mile warranty plus 1 year of free No-Fault.
Both get an upgraded block, updated heads and every OEM and aftermarket TSB update, with timing, phaser and oil-control fixes built in. Fraser matches every order to your VIN. Call 888-599-8839 (press 1 for sales).
What Does "2018+ Only" Mean?
Why a Gen 3 needs a Gen 3
For 2018, Ford redesigned the Coyote: it added direct injection alongside port injection, raised compression, replaced the iron cylinder liners with plasma-transferred wire-arc (PTWA) coatings, and grew the bore slightly to 5,038 cc. The fuel system, sensors, wiring and engine computer all changed with it, so a 2011–2017 engine can't simply drop into a 2018+ vehicle, or the other way around.
The line on the other side matters too: the 2024+ S650 Mustang uses a Gen 4 Coyote, which is not covered by this page. And within Gen 3, F-150 truck engines differ from Mustang car engines in cams, intake and accessory layout. That's why Fraser matches every Gen 3 Coyote to your full 17-character VIN.
Two Gen 3 Builds: Bare Long Block or Fully Loaded
Both builds get an upgraded block, updated heads and every OEM and aftermarket TSB update, with timing, phaser and oil-control fixes built in.
Option 1 · Fraser × PRMR
Bare Long Block
$6,900The core engine, ready for your shop to transfer the pan, covers, intake and accessories from the old engine.
- New pistons, rings, bearings, timing and oil pump
- Premium gasket set, balanced rotating assembly
- No-Fault upgrades available at checkout
3 Yrs / Unlimited Miles
Option 2 · Fraser × DMHR
Fully Loaded
$8,699Arrives with the oil pan, timing cover and valve covers installed: the fastest path back on the road.
- Everything in the long block
- Less install labor, no reused sealing parts
- 1 year of free No-Fault coverage included
5 Yrs / Unlimited + 1 Yr No-Fault
The Fully Loaded build carries the best coverage available on a Gen 3 Coyote. Fraser handles warranty claims directly with engine specialists, not call-center reps; labor is reimbursed using Mitchell or ALLDATA book time. Optional No-Fault upgrades from 1 to 5 years are available on either build. Coverage, eligibility, exclusions and claim procedures are governed by Fraser Engines' written warranty agreement.
2018+ Gen 3 Coyote vehicle fitments
Vehicle Applications and VIN-Based Fitment
The engines on this page fit 2018-and-newer Gen 3 Coyote applications only. Truck and car engines differ in cams, intake and accessory layout, so Fraser matches every order to your VIN before shipment.
Ford Mustang GT 2018–2023
Mustang Bullitt 2019–2020
Mustang Mach 1 2021–2023
Ford F-150 5.0L 2018+
| Year(s) | Make | Model | Engine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2023 | Ford | Mustang GT | 5.0L Coyote Gen 3 | Port + direct injection, 460 hp; confirm by VIN |
| 2019–2020 | Ford | Mustang Bullitt | 5.0L Coyote Gen 3 | 480 hp variant; confirm by VIN |
| 2021–2023 | Ford | Mustang Mach 1 | 5.0L Coyote Gen 3 | 480 hp variant; confirm by VIN |
| 2018–2020 | Ford | F-150 | 5.0L Coyote Gen 3 (truck) | 395 hp; truck cams, intake and accessory layout |
| 2021+ | Ford | F-150 | 5.0L Coyote Gen 3 (truck) | 400 hp; further updates, confirm by VIN |
Not covered here: 2011–2017 Gen 1 and Gen 2 Coyotes (see the main Coyote page), the 2024+ S650 Mustang's Gen 4 Coyote, and the F-150 PowerBoost hybrid, which uses a 3.5L EcoBoost rather than the 5.0L.
Gen 3 Coyote Specifications
| Specification | Gen 3 5.0L Coyote |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.0L / 5,038 cc |
| Configuration | 90-degree V8, DOHC, 32 valves, twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT) |
| Fuel system | Port + direct injection |
| Cylinder bores | Plasma-transferred wire-arc (PTWA) coated |
| Output, Mustang | 460 hp (GT); 480 hp (Bullitt, Mach 1) |
| Output, F-150 | 395 hp (2018–2020); 400 hp (2021+) |
| Years | 2018–2023 Mustang; 2018+ F-150 |
Published output varies by year and package.
Know the warning signs
Common Gen 3 Coyote Engine Problems
The Coyote is a strong, high-revving V8, but its cam phasers, timing hardware and oil-control design have well-documented weak points, and F-150s that tow and Mustangs that get driven hard put serious load on them.
Oil consumption
Gen 3 engines are known for oil use from ring seal and PCV design, and low oil is what kills phasers and bearings.
Cam phaser and timing rattle
Worn Ti-VCT phasers and stretched chains cause the start-up rattle, cam timing codes and eventual camshaft damage.
Timing chain guide and tensioner wear
High-mileage engines wear through guides and lose tensioner pressure, letting the chains slap and jump time.
"BBQ tick" and valvetrain noise
The Gen 3 tick from lash adjusters, followers or piston slap often signals wear that only a rebuild corrects.
Overheating and sealing damage
Cooling-system failures warp the aluminum heads and damage head gaskets and sealing surfaces.
Performance and towing stress
Hard driving, track use and heavy towing accelerate ring, bearing and timing wear.
Diagnose first
Repair or Replace? Signs You Need a Gen 3 Coyote
Some Coyote issues can be repaired externally, but a jumped timing chain, a wiped cam from phaser failure, heavy oil consumption, low compression or internal wear make replacement the smarter long-term repair.
- Phaser rattle a phaser lockout can't fix
- Timing noise, cam timing codes or a jumped chain
- Persistent overheating or temperature warnings
- Low compression or failed leak-down test
- Oil pressure warnings or metal in the oil
- Knocking, rattling or internal engine noise
- Heavy oil consumption or persistent valvetrain tick
- Replacement recommended by a licensed repair shop
True remanufacturing, not a budget rebuild
How Your Fraser Gen 3 Coyote Is Built
Every Fraser Coyote is torn down to the bare block and rebuilt in a controlled, multi-step process. Both builds receive every applicable OEM and aftermarket Technical Service Bulletin update, so known weak points are corrected before the engine ships.
- Complete teardown to the bare block and industrial cleaning.
- Precision-machined, upgraded block built to OEM or tighter tolerances.
- Pressure-tested and resurfaced cylinder heads; 32-valve DOHC valvetrain inspected and serviced.
- New pistons, rings and bearings installed to factory-clearance specs.
- New timing components: chains, guides and tensioners on both banks.
- New oil pump and cleaned passages for dependable oil pressure to the phasers and lash adjusters.
- Premium gasket set throughout, plus oil pan, timing cover and valve covers installed on the Fully Loaded build.
- Balanced and tested rotating assembly and final quality inspection.
Used engines
Unknown mileage, hard use and timing wear you can't see.
Cheap rebuilds
Reuse marginal parts and skip the updates. The same failure comes back.
Fraser remanufactured
Fully remanufactured, TSB-updated, VIN-verified Gen 3 fitment, with No-Fault upgrades available on either build.
The Fraser Advantage
A Better Alternative to Another Used Coyote
A used Coyote may already have rattling phasers, worn timing guides, oil consumption, overheating history or internal wear from hard use. Fraser remanufactured Gen 3 Coyotes are a cleaner, stronger long-term repair with professional remanufacturing, VIN-based fitment support and warranty options, so Mustang and F-150 owners can repair the vehicle correctly the first time.
- Zero-mileage Gen 3 Coyote, not a questionable salvage engine
- Generation-specific, VIN-based fitment
- Upgraded block and updated heads on both builds
- Every TSB: timing, phaser and oil-control fixes built in
- New pistons, rings, bearings, timing and oil pump
- Fully Loaded: pan, timing cover and valve covers installed
- Powertrain specialists: engines and transmissions every day
- Free commercial shipping and core pickup
Know the difference
Used Coyote vs. Low-Cost Rebuild vs. Fraser Remanufactured
A used Coyote may come from a wrecked Mustang or a hard-towed F-150 with unknown mileage, rattling phasers, worn timing guides, oil consumption or internal wear. Even if it currently runs, hidden timing or bearing wear may already exist. Instead of gambling on another used performance engine, you receive a professionally renewed replacement backed by Fraser's powertrain-focused support.
| Feature | Used Salvage Engine | Low-Cost Rebuild | Fraser Remanufactured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal mileage | Prior service mileage; unknown | Varies | Zero miles since remanufacture |
| Factory updates (TSBs) | None | Rarely | All applicable updates applied on both builds |
| Cam phasers, chains and guides | Unknown wear; rattle likely | Often reused | New timing components |
| Cylinder heads | Unknown overheating history | Often reused | Remanufactured, pressure tested and resurfaced |
| Oil leaks and seals | Original gaskets | Partial reseal | New gaskets and seals throughout, including rear main |
| Internal components | Existing wear | Reuses marginal parts | New pistons, rings, bearings, timing, oil pump, gaskets and seals |
| Machine work | None | Minimal | Precision-machined block; heads pressure-tested and resurfaced |
| Fitment verification | Varies | Varies | VIN-based verification before shipment |
| Warranty | Varies / none | Short-term | 3-Yr / Unlimited (PRMR bare long block) · 5-Yr + 1-Yr No-Fault (DMHR Fully Loaded) |
| Core return | Varies | Varies | Free commercial pickup with Fraser support |
Gen 3 Coyote Installation Tips to Protect Your Warranty
- Flush or replace the radiator and oil cooler
- Replace the water pump, thermostat and hoses
- Inspect the high-pressure fuel pump and injectors
- Check and clean the PCV system
- Use the specified oil grade for the phasers
- Prime the oil system before first start
- Watch oil level and temperature during break-in
- Change oil after the first 500 miles
With the bare long block, reseal the transferred pan, timing cover and valve covers with new gaskets. Gen 3 engines are sensitive to oil level, so check the dipstick often during the first few thousand miles. Your engine ships with Fraser's installation guidelines; follow them closely and keep your receipts.
How to Order Your Gen 3 Coyote
- Send your VIN. Use the Fast Quote form, call 888-599-8839 (press 1), or text (586) 284-4941.
- Pick your build. Bare long block ($6,900) or Fully Loaded ($8,699). A specialist confirms Gen 3 car or truck fitment.
- Ship to your shop. In-stock engines ship the same day when ordered before 3 PM EST.
- Install and return the core. Fraser coordinates free commercial core pickup after installation.
Answers before you order
2018+ Gen 3 Coyote Replacement FAQs
What does "2018+ Only" mean?
These are Gen 3 Coyotes for 2018–2023 Mustangs and 2018+ F-150s. Gen 3 added port plus direct injection, higher compression and new liners, so it doesn't interchange with 2011–2017 engines. The 2024+ Mustang uses a Gen 4.
What is a bare long block?
The core engine: block, crank, rods, pistons, heads, cams and timing. Your shop transfers the pan, covers, intake and accessories. The Fraser × PRMR long block is $6,900 with a 3-year / unlimited-mile warranty.
What does the Fully Loaded build include?
The Fraser × DMHR Fully Loaded arrives with oil pan, timing cover and valve covers installed. It's $8,699 with a 5-year / unlimited-mile warranty plus 1 year free No-Fault.
Is a remanufactured Gen 3 Coyote better than a used engine?
For most owners, yes. A used Gen 3 has unknown mileage, oil use and timing wear. A Fraser Gen 3 is zero-mile, TSB-updated, VIN-matched and warrantied 3 or 5 years with unlimited miles.
What are common Gen 3 Coyote problems?
Oil consumption, phaser and timing rattle, guide and tensioner wear, the BBQ tick, overheating damage and wear from hard driving or towing.
Does Fraser help verify Gen 3 fitment?
Yes. Truck and car Gen 3 engines differ, and later F-150s have further updates, so we match every order to your VIN.
Can Fraser ship my Coyote to my repair shop?
Yes. We ship directly to commercial repair facilities, free in the continental U.S., and coordinate free commercial core pickup.
Is a No-Fault warranty upgrade available?
Yes. 1- to 5-year No-Fault upgrades are available on either build, and the Fully Loaded build already includes 1 year free.
Ready to Replace Your 2018+ Coyote?
Call 888-599-8839 with your VIN · PRMR Bare Long Block $6,900 · DMHR Fully Loaded $8,699
Talk to a trained Fraser powertrain specialist today. We'll verify fitment, explain warranty options, review core return details and give you a clear quote for your 2018+ Mustang GT or F-150 Gen 3 Coyote. Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM EST · online ordering open 24/7 · sales@fraserengines.com
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