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Top 10 Exhaust Systems for the 2015–2020 Ford F-150
Updated: February 2025 | Reviewed by the TruckBench Team
The 2015–2020 F-150 exhaust conversation is really three separate conversations depending on which engine you have. The 5.0L Coyote V8 produces a genuinely excellent V8 exhaust note that aftermarket systems amplify beautifully. The 3.5L EcoBoost has a more complex twin-turbo sound signature that aftermarket systems improve in a different way. The 2.7L EcoBoost is the quietest of the three and benefits most from the sound improvement perspective.
Always confirm your specific engine before ordering — exhaust systems are highly engine-specific and not interchangeable across the F-150’s powertrain options. Cab and bed configurations also affect system length and routing.
Quick Picks — Jump to Your Favorite
- Borla ATAK Cat-Back — 5.0L V8 — Best Overall (5.0L V8)
- Corsa Xtreme Cat-Back — 5.0L V8 — Best Aggressive (5.0L V8)
- Flowmaster Outlaw Cat-Back — 5.0L V8 — Best Classic Sound (5.0L V8)
- Borla S-Type Cat-Back — 3.5L EcoBoost — Best Overall (3.5L EcoBoost)
- MagnaFlow Street Series — 3.5L EcoBoost — Best Value (3.5L EcoBoost)
- Corsa Sport Cat-Back — 3.5L EcoBoost — Best Drone-Free (3.5L EcoBoost)
- Flowmaster Super 44 Axle-Back — All Engines — Best Budget Axle-Back
- MagnaFlow Street Series — 5.0L V8 — Best Value (5.0L V8)
- Banks Power Monster Exhaust — 3.5L EcoBoost — Best for Towing (3.5L)
- Rough Country Cat-Back — All Engines — Best Budget Cat-Back
#1: Borla ATAK Cat-Back — Best Overall (5.0L V8)
Rating: ★★★★★ | Badge: Editor’s Choice — 5.0L V8
“The 5.0L Coyote V8 is one of the best-sounding naturally aspirated truck engines built — the ATAK is the most aggressive way to let it be heard.”
Borla’s ATAK cat-back for the P552 5.0L F-150 uses their multi-core straight-through muffler producing Borla’s most aggressive, richest-sounding exhaust note. Full T304 stainless steel, drone-free at cruise, million-mile warranty. The 5.0L responds to an exhaust upgrade with a genuinely satisfying V8 rumble that’s hard to match from any other engine.
Specs at a Glance:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Cat-Back |
| Compatible Engine | 5.0L Coyote V8 |
| Generation | P552 (2015–2020) specific |
| Material | T304 Stainless Steel |
| Sound Level | Maximum aggressive |
| Warranty | Million-mile |
Pros: Best V8 sound available — Million-mile warranty — T304 stainless — Drone-free at cruise — Polished tips
Cons: Premium price — Very loud — Confirm P552 5.0L cab/bed config SKU — Professional install recommended
Price: ~$960–$1,350 depending on cab/bed config
Check Price on Amazon → | Borla.com →
#2: Corsa Xtreme Cat-Back — Best Aggressive (5.0L V8)
Rating: ★★★★★ | Badge: Best Aggressive — 5.0L V8
“Corsa’s RSC drone-cancellation technology delivers an aggressive V8 note under load that stays quiet at highway cruise.”
Corsa’s RSC (Reflective Sound Cancellation) technology cancels specific drone frequencies passively. The result is an exhaust that sounds genuinely aggressive under throttle but stays comfortable at highway cruise. Full T304 stainless, polished tips, gains of 18–26 hp on the 5.0L. Lifetime warranty.
Specs at a Glance:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Cat-Back |
| Compatible Engine | 5.0L Coyote V8 |
| Generation | P552 (2015–2020) specific |
| Material | T304 Stainless |
| Technology | RSC drone cancellation |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Pros: RSC eliminates drone — Aggressive sound under load — T304 stainless — Top HP gains — Lifetime warranty
Cons: Premium price — Complex RSC system — Confirm P552 5.0L SKU
Price: ~$1,000–$1,450 depending on cab/bed config
Check Price on Amazon → | CorsaPerformance.com →
#3: Flowmaster Outlaw Cat-Back — Best Classic Sound (5.0L V8)
Rating: ★★★★★ | Badge: Best Classic Sound — 5.0L V8
“Maximum classic American V8 rumble from the Coyote — the Outlaw is Flowmaster’s most aggressive system for the P552 F-150.”
Flowmaster’s Outlaw delivers their most aggressive chambered muffler design, producing the iconic deep, rumbling exhaust note at maximum volume. 409 stainless steel, aggressive dual exit with polished tips. Limited lifetime warranty.
Specs at a Glance:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Cat-Back |
| Compatible Engine | 5.0L Coyote V8 |
| Generation | P552 (2015–2020) specific |
| Material | 409 Stainless Steel |
| Sound Level | Maximum aggressive |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
Pros: Iconic Flowmaster V8 sound — Maximum Flowmaster aggression — Dual exit tips — Lifetime warranty
Cons: Significant drone at highway cruise — 409 stainless (not T304) — Very loud — Confirm P552 5.0L SKU
Price: ~$760–$1,080 depending on cab/bed config
Check Price on Amazon → | Flowmaster.com →
#4: Borla S-Type Cat-Back — Best Overall (3.5L EcoBoost)
Rating: ★★★★★ | Badge: Editor’s Choice — 3.5L EcoBoost
“The right balance for the 3.5L EcoBoost’s twin-turbo character — deep and authoritative without drone, working with the turbo sound signature rather than against it.”
Borla’s S-Type for the P552 3.5L EcoBoost gives the twin-turbo V6 a deep, satisfying exhaust note that suits its character — not a V8 imitation, but something genuinely improved and purposeful. T304 stainless, minimal drone, million-mile warranty. One of the first premium brands to publish a properly engineered 3.5L EcoBoost-specific system.
Specs at a Glance:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Cat-Back |
| Compatible Engine | 3.5L EcoBoost Twin-Turbo V6 |
| Generation | P552 (2015–2020) specific |
| Material | T304 Stainless |
| Sound Level | Moderate-aggressive |
| Warranty | Million-mile |
Pros: Right sound balance for EcoBoost — Million-mile warranty — T304 stainless — Minimal drone — Works with standard and HO EcoBoost variants
Cons: Premium price — Not a V8 sound — Confirm standard vs. HO EcoBoost and cab/bed SKU
Price: ~$890–$1,200 depending on config
Check Price on Amazon → | Borla.com →
#5: MagnaFlow Street Series — Best Value (3.5L EcoBoost)
Rating: ★★★★☆ | Badge: Best Value — 3.5L EcoBoost
“A genuine improvement over the EcoBoost’s factory exhaust at a mid-range price — MagnaFlow consistently overdelivers in this segment.”
MagnaFlow’s Street Series uses a straight-through perforated core muffler producing a noticeably deeper, cleaner exhaust note than the factory system. Full 409 stainless construction, polished tip, lifetime warranty. Available for both standard and HO 3.5L EcoBoost — confirm your variant.
Specs at a Glance:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Cat-Back |
| Compatible Engine | 3.5L EcoBoost Twin-Turbo V6 |
| Generation | P552 (2015–2020) specific |
| Material | 409 Stainless |
| Sound Level | Moderate |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Pros: Strong value — Deeper cleaner tone — Lifetime warranty — Wide availability — Easy bolt-on install
Cons: 409 stainless (not T304) — Less aggressive than Borla — Confirm standard vs. HO variant and cab/bed SKU
Price: ~$560–$860 depending on config
Check Price on Amazon → | MagnaFlow.com →
#6: Corsa Sport Cat-Back — Best Drone-Free (3.5L EcoBoost)
Rating: ★★★★★ | Badge: Best Drone-Free — 3.5L EcoBoost
“Corsa’s RSC drone-cancellation technology is especially valuable on the EcoBoost — the twin-turbo adds its own acoustic signature that can create drone at unexpected RPM ranges without proper engineering.”
Corsa’s RSC technology passively cancels drone frequencies. For the 3.5L EcoBoost, this matters more than on a naturally aspirated engine — the turbo adds resonance that can create drone at certain RPMs. T304 stainless, lifetime warranty. Confirm standard vs. HO EcoBoost variant.
Specs at a Glance:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Cat-Back |
| Compatible Engine | 3.5L EcoBoost Twin-Turbo V6 |
| Generation | P552 (2015–2020) specific |
| Material | T304 Stainless |
| Technology | RSC drone cancellation |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Pros: Best drone prevention on EcoBoost — RSC technology — T304 stainless — Lifetime warranty
Cons: Premium price — Confirm standard vs. HO and cab/bed SKU — More complex system
Price: ~$760–$1,060 depending on config
Check Price on Amazon → | CorsaPerformance.com →
#7: Flowmaster Super 44 Axle-Back — Best Budget Axle-Back
Rating: ★★★★☆ | Badge: Best Budget Axle-Back
“The most affordable meaningful sound upgrade for any F-150 engine — replaces only the muffler and tailpipe for a noticeable improvement at a fraction of cat-back pricing.”
The Flowmaster Super 44 axle-back replaces only the muffler and tailpipe section, making it the lowest-cost path to a better exhaust note on the P552 F-150 regardless of engine. Available for 5.0L V8, 3.5L EcoBoost, and 2.7L EcoBoost. 409 stainless, lifetime warranty. DIY-friendly.
Specs at a Glance:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Axle-Back |
| Compatible Engines | 5.0L V8, 3.5L EcoBoost, 2.7L EcoBoost |
| Generation | P552 (2015–2020) specific |
| Material | 409 Stainless |
| HP Gain | Minimal (axle-back) |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Pros: Most affordable sound upgrade — Available for all major F-150 engines — Noticeable improvement over stock — Easy DIY installation — Lifetime warranty
Cons: Minimal HP gains — Some drone at cruise — 409 stainless — Confirm engine and cab/bed SKU
Price: ~$230–$390 depending on engine and config
#8: MagnaFlow Street Series — Best Value (5.0L V8)
Rating: ★★★★☆ | Badge: Best Value — 5.0L V8
“MagnaFlow’s straight-through perforated core produces a deep, clean V8 note on the Coyote — one of the best value cat-backs available for the 5.0L F-150.”
MagnaFlow’s Street Series for the 5.0L Coyote V8 delivers a straight-through perforated core muffler producing a deep, clean exhaust note. 409 stainless, polished tip, lifetime warranty. HP gains run 10–16 hp on the Coyote.
Specs at a Glance:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Cat-Back |
| Compatible Engine | 5.0L Coyote V8 |
| Generation | P552 (2015–2020) specific |
| Material | 409 Stainless |
| HP Gain (est.) | 10–16 hp |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Pros: Strong value — Deep clean V8 tone — Real HP gains — Lifetime warranty — Wide availability
Cons: 409 stainless (not T304) — Less aggressive than Borla/Corsa — Confirm P552 5.0L cab/bed SKU
Price: ~$540–$830 depending on config
Check Price on Amazon → | MagnaFlow.com →
#9: Banks Power Monster Exhaust — Best for Towing (3.5L)
Rating: ★★★★★ | Badge: Best for Towing — 3.5L EcoBoost
“Banks Power engineered their Monster exhaust around the 3.5L EcoBoost’s high-load towing behavior — optimizing flow at exactly the RPM range a towing F-150 lives in.”
Banks Power’s Monster exhaust applies their sustained high-load engineering to the 3.5L EcoBoost — large-diameter mandrel-bent tubing and a high-flow muffler optimizing exhaust scavenging at the RPM ranges used during sustained highway towing. The 3.5L EcoBoost is the dominant towing engine for this generation F-150, making this exhaust particularly relevant. Stainless steel, lifetime warranty.
Specs at a Glance:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Cat-Back |
| Compatible Engine | 3.5L EcoBoost Twin-Turbo V6 |
| Generation | P552 (2015–2020) specific |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Optimized For | Towing/high-load use |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Pros: Best performance under tow load — Optimized for EcoBoost towing — Large-diameter tubing — Lifetime warranty
Cons: Premium price — Less dramatic sound than Borla — Confirm standard vs. HO and cab/bed SKU
Price: ~$760–$1,080 depending on config
Check Price on Amazon → | BanksPower.com →
#10: Rough Country Cat-Back — Best Budget Cat-Back
Rating: ★★★★☆ | Badge: Best Budget Cat-Back
“A real improvement over factory at a budget price — mandrel-bent stainless piping and dual polished tips for owners who want better sound without premium spend.”
Rough Country’s cat-back for the P552 F-150 uses mandrel-bent stainless piping, a performance muffler, and dual polished tips. Available for 5.0L V8 and 3.5L EcoBoost. Modest HP gains but genuine sound improvement. Lifetime warranty.
Specs at a Glance:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Cat-Back |
| Compatible Engines | 5.0L V8, 3.5L EcoBoost |
| Generation | P552 (2015–2020) specific |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Sound Level | Moderate |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Pros: Budget-friendly — Real sound improvement — Mandrel-bent piping — Dual polished tips — Lifetime warranty — Available for multiple engines
Cons: Modest HP gains — Less refined than premium brands — Confirm engine and cab/bed SKU
Price: ~$400–$620 depending on engine and config
F-150 Exhaust Buying Guide
Engine First — Three Different Sound Stories
5.0L Coyote V8 — The best starting point. The Coyote already has one of the best-sounding naturally aspirated V8 notes in the half-ton class. Aftermarket exhausts amplify and deepen a genuinely excellent baseline. The Borla ATAK and Corsa Xtreme are the pinnacle options.
3.5L EcoBoost — A more nuanced upgrade. The twin-turbo character produces a different sound than a V8 — deeper and more mechanical than the factory system, but with a turbocharged signature. Corsa’s RSC technology is particularly valuable here given the turbo’s additional resonance contribution. Confirm whether you have the standard output (2015–2016 and some 2017+) or High Output variant.
2.7L EcoBoost — The biggest proportional sound improvement. The 2.7L’s factory exhaust is particularly muted — an aftermarket system produces a noticeably more aggressive and satisfying note from an otherwise very quiet setup. Most of the 3.5L EcoBoost systems on this list have 2.7L-specific variants.
Cat-Back vs. Axle-Back
Cat-Back replaces everything from the catalytic converters back. Most sound and performance improvement, more complex install.
Axle-Back replaces only the muffler and tailpipe. Lower cost, simpler install, significant sound improvement but minimal HP gains. The Flowmaster Super 44 axle-back is available for all F-150 engines and is the smartest budget path.
3.5L EcoBoost — Standard vs. High Output
The 3.5L EcoBoost received a significant update in 2017, with the High Output version producing 375 hp vs. the standard output’s 365 hp (though ratings varied by model year). Some exhaust manufacturers publish separate SKUs for these variants due to differences in catalytic converter placement and exhaust routing. Always confirm your specific year and output level.
T304 vs. 409 Stainless
T304 stainless is the premium choice — Borla and Corsa use it exclusively. 409 stainless is adequate for most climates but will show surface rust over time in salt-belt northern states. Factor your climate into the material choice.
Prices are approximate and subject to change. Always confirm engine, EcoBoost output level, cab, and bed configuration before ordering. Replace YOURTAG-20 with your Amazon Associates tag. TruckBench earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.
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