Ford 3.0 Powerstroke Delete Kit: Which One Fits Your F-150?

Which 3.0L Powerstroke Delete Kit Fits Your F-150 and Model Year?

The Ford Powerstroke 3.0L Full Delete Bundle costs $2,409.00. The EZ Lynk Auto Agent 3 tuner costs $1,824.00. The EGR Delete kit costs $299.00. It fits the 2018 and 2019 Ford F-150 with the 3.0L Powerstroke.^[2] The bundle does not fit Cab & Chassis trucks.^[1] Cab & Chassis owners should call (888) 830-2588.^[1]

One engine, a tight model-year window, and a real choice to make. The Ford Powerstroke 3.0L Full Delete Bundle for 2018–2020 F-150 permanently upgrades your truck to run without the factory emissions system.^[1] Which way is your build leaning? Let's break it down.

Reading the model year off your truck first

Here's the thing — on the 3.0L, the model year decides everything. Get it wrong and you're staring at a box of parts that was never meant for your truck, with the whole weekend already blocked off for the install.

Each kit has its own row of model years in the table, so match your truck to the right row. Confirm the year on your own truck before you spend a dime, and write it down. You'll want it in front of you more than once before this job is done.

The three options side by side

The tuner is the brain of this whole operation, so start there. The EZ-LYNK Auto Agent 3 Delete Tuner for the 2018-2020 Ford 3.0L diesel pickup lets you wipe every emissions-related code and warning, including "See Dealer" codes, check engine lights, "Exhaust system service required" alerts, and limp mode.^[3]

Then there's the EGR side of the house. The EGR Delete kit fits the 3.0L Powerstroke in model years 2018 and 2019. No surprises there, and that's exactly how you want fitment to read.

What about doing the whole job at once? That route gets its own walkthrough in the next two sections, one piece at a time.

Cab & Chassis trucks

A Cab & Chassis build is its own animal, so don't guess on this one. A five-minute call beats guessing with the exhaust half off and parts spread across the garage floor.

Call the number above before you spend a cent. Keep the truck's details in front of you when you dial.

What Does a 3.0L Powerstroke Delete Take Off the Truck?

The Ford Powerstroke 3.0L Full Delete Bundle includes the 3.5” rust resistant Stainless Steel DPF & CAT Delete Pipe. It also includes the Complete EGR Delete Kit. The bundle includes the Delete Tune as well. The DPF looks similar to a traditional exhaust catalyst, except larger, and is part of the exhaust system under the vehicle.^[4]

So there's hardware to pull and a tune to load. Let's walk through each piece, starting under the truck.

The hardware under the truck

Slide under the truck and take a good look before anything comes apart. Snap photos of how the factory exhaust hangs and where every connector routes. A few pictures now beat a lot of head-scratching later.

Then find the factory filter itself. Once you can put your hand on it, the rest of this guide makes a lot more sense, because you'll know exactly what the new pipe is standing in for.

Why the tune comes first

Here's the thing — the wrenches are only half of a delete. The other half happens inside the truck, and skipping it is how a good weekend turns into a long one.

So how does the bundle get the computer on board? It works through custom delete tunes that wipe the emissions programming from your truck's computer.^[1]

Think of the tune as the green flag for the whole job. Load it before a single bolt comes loose.

How the factory filter cleans itself

Ever wonder why a stock truck bothers with cleaning cycles at all? Collected particulates are removed from a diesel particulate filter, continuously or periodically, through thermal regeneration.^[5] Think of it as a self-cleaning oven bolted under the truck.

That's the regen cycle in a sentence. Knowing how the factory filter is supposed to behave makes the rest of this job a lot easier to follow.

What Comes in the Ford Powerstroke 3.0L Full Delete Bundle?

The Ford Powerstroke 3.0L Full Delete Bundle includes the Ez Lynk Delete Tuner and all required accessories. Next in the box is the 3.5” rust resistant Stainless Steel DPF & CAT Delete Pipe. The bundle also carries the Complete EGR Delete Kit. Rounding it out is the Delete Tune.

• Ez Lynk Delete Tuner and all required accessories
• 3.5” rust resistant Stainless Steel DPF & CAT Delete Pipe
• Complete EGR Delete Kit
• Delete Tune

Every line on that list earns its spot. Here's what each one means once it's sitting on your bench.

The tuner and its switch

This is where the bang for your buck lives. The EZ Lynk Package includes the EZ Lynk delete tuner with all required accessories and a rotary power-level switch, a 3.5" rust-resistant stainless steel DPF & CAT delete pipe, and a complete EGR delete kit.^[1] Rotary means a knob, which is exactly what you want when your hands are already busy.

Keep the switch and every cable together in one bag until install day. Losing one small piece is the fastest way to stall a weekend build.

The delete pipe

Lay the pipe out next to the factory exhaust before anything comes off. It's a quick sanity check, and it shows you what you're swapping before you're committed.

Look at the name again, too. On a trail rig that eats mud and creek crossings for breakfast, rust resistant stainless is not a throwaway detail.

If you're working on the ground instead of a lift, get a buddy on the other end when the factory piece comes down. Two sets of hands beat one, every time.

The EGR kit and the tune

Here's a detail plenty of guys miss on the first read. Transmission tuning is included.^[1] That's one less thing to chase down later.

The EGR kit gets its own section below, because it raises the biggest question in this whole lineup. Short version? Don't run it without the tune.

What Does the EZ Lynk Auto Agent 3 Tuner Do on Its Own?

On its own, the tuner delivers the Delete Tune. Everything you need comes in the box: the EZ Lynk Auto Agent 3.0 with all required cables and accessories, delete tunes customized to your specific truck, a Lifetime Support Pack with multi-tune and shift-on-the-fly, the shift switch, and step-by-step instructions emailed to you.^[3] The app also provides live real-time diagnostics and the ability to read and clear all DTC codes.^[3]

"Lifetime" here means your tunes stay on your profile for life; that's tune retention. Support itself comes through the EZ Lynk app, whatever tier you pick. So what does that look like on a truck that's about to go under the knife? Let's dive into it.

What ships with the tuner

That box list covers more ground than most guys expect. That Lifetime Support Pack carries multi-tune and shift-on-the-fly.^[3] Those are the two features you'll lean on most once the truck is tuned. Read "lifetime" as tune retention, though: it means your tunes stay on your profile for life.

On the software side, the list of what the tune stops watching is long. The delete tune turns off monitoring for all the emissions sensors and components: the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter), EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation), DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid), CAT (Catalytic Converter), SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction), DOC (Diesel Oxidation Catalyst), and EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature).^[3] That's a list of what the computer stops looking for, not a parts list.

Changing settings from the driver's seat

Here's where the multi-tune part earns its keep. The included switch lets you shift between them while driving, and you can revert to OEM settings anytime.^[3] Between rounds at the event, that's a game-changer.

That revert option is your safety net, too. If you ever want the truck back to square one, it's right there.

Reading and clearing codes from your phone

Controlled through the EZ Lynk app on any Apple or Android phone — no screen on the device.^[3] The phone already in your pocket does the job.

Throw a code in the pits and you're not guessing anymore. Pull it up, read it, clear it, and get back to the next pass.

Can You Bolt On the EGR Delete Kit Without a Tune?

The EGR Delete Kit for the 2018-2019 Ford 3.0L Powerstroke completely removes the EGR valve and EGR cooler, stopping the soot buildup and proven mechanical issues that come when factory cooler setups recirculate harmful gases through your engine.^[2] Keep in mind tuning is required whenever you delete the EGR, since removing the hardware without updating the ECM triggers check engine codes.^[2] Call (888) 830-2588 for the right tune.^[2]

Short answer? No. A lot of guys assume a bolt-on part means a bolt-on job, full stop. On this engine, the computer has to be in on it.

What the EGR kit removes

Why pull it at all? Those factory cooler setups recirculate soot and harmful gases back through the engine, causing buildup and clogs that cost you performance.^[2] The valve sticks, the cooler clogs, and coolant temperatures climb.^[2]

It's like breathing through a straw that's slowly packing full of mud. This kit removes the problem instead of patching it, and it's engineered to recirculate engine coolant faster and more efficiently than the stock EGR system.^[2]

Why the tune is not optional

Bolting the kit on is the easy half. Skip the tune and you're chasing check engine codes.^[2] That's no way to spend a race weekend.

Not sure which tune pairs with your kit? Call (888) 830-2588 and we'll help you find the right tune.^[2] If you're running the full bundle, this is already handled, because the Delete Tune is in the box.

What the kit is made of

Pop the box open and you'll see it isn't a bag of mystery parts. The high-quality components include billet aluminum construction, nickel plated steel flanges, a stainless steel dipstick tube bracket, high temp silicone hoses, zinc coated hardware, and precision O-rings, along with all hardware and gaskets.^[2]

That's a parts list built like tanks, which is how a part on a race truck should be. Check every piece against it before you start, so you're not scrambling at the parts store mid-install.

What Should You Expect During Installation?

The Complete EGR Delete Kit comes inside the Ford Powerstroke 3.0L Full Delete Bundle. Plug the EZ Lynk into the OBD-II port under the steering wheel, follow the instructions we send, and then remove the hardware.^[1] The pipe and EGR kit bolt on with the clamps and hardware provided — no welding.^[1] All delete kit instructions are sent by email after purchase.

Tune first, hardware second.^[1] That's the order, and it's the one thing not to get creative with.

Before the truck goes up: the tuner form

Getting the tuner on its own? After purchase you'll get a vehicle information form for your VIN, year/make/model, and any modifications; we need it before we ship.^[3] Fill it in the day you get it.

Have your VIN and a list of everything you've already changed on the truck ready before you sit down. Then read the instructions all the way through before the truck goes up on stands.

Tune first, then hardware

Load the tune and make sure the truck is happy before you put a wrench on anything. If something looks off in the app, stop and sort it out with the truck still in one piece.

Then, and only then, start pulling parts. Doing it backwards is like tearing the roof off before the new one is even on the trailer.

The tools the job needs

What about tools for the EGR side? Everything for a complete install is in the box, and you only need basic tools.^[2] No welder, no favors from your buddy with the fab setup.^[1]

Basic means basic, so lay your hand tools out on a clean mat before you start. Keep the new hardware in its bag until the moment you need it, and you won't lose an O-ring in the gravel.

What to check when the job is done

Before the truck comes off the stands, go back over every clamp and every bolt you touched. Then pull up the app and look for codes before the first pass, not after.

Bring the truck up to temperature, listen for leaks, and look under it one more time. A slow lap around the pits with your ears open tells you more than you'd think.

Should You Buy the Full Bundle or the Parts Separately?

For a 3.0L Powerstroke F-150, the Ford Powerstroke 3.0L Full Delete Bundle is the complete kit. If your 3.0L Powerstroke needs only the tune, the EZ Lynk Auto Agent 3 is the pick. For an EGR-only job on a 2018 or 2019 truck with the 3.0L Powerstroke, the EGR Delete kit is the part, paired with a tune.

So which one is yours? Start with the bundle's row in the table up top. Here's how we'd call it, truck by truck.

When the full bundle is the right call

Doing the whole job? Then do it once. Splitting a delete across separate boxes and separate weekends just means more time under the truck and more chances to misplace a clamp.

There's a simpler reason, too. When everything comes from one place, you've got one number to call if a question comes up mid-install. That's the route we'd point most guys toward.

When the tuner or the EGR kit alone makes sense

Maybe part of the job is already sorted and you only need the brain. That's when the tuner on its own makes sense, and everything in its section above still applies.

Pulling only the EGR? Then the EGR kit and a tune are the pair to line up, and that phone call comes first. A lone EGR kit with no tune behind it is a half-finished job.

The last check before you commit

Run through it one more time: model year, cab, and which pieces your build actually needs. If any of those answers is fuzzy, sort it out now.

Be sure before you hit go, and read the terms for the kit you're getting. Going with the Ford Powerstroke 3.0L Full Delete Bundle? The EZ Lynk is built to order and non-refundable; the pipe and EGR kit are returnable unused within 30 days with restocking fees.^[1]

Going with just the EZ Lynk Auto Agent 3? The VIN-specific custom tune can't be returned, though a faulty tuner gets replaced.^[3] Going with just the EGR Delete kit? There's a 30-day return policy on unused kits, but once it's installed returns aren't accepted.^[2] So double-check the VIN on that form, then let the fun part start.