What is the recommended engine oil for my Ford?

Ford recommends a specific Motorcraft® engine oil type that varies by your vehicle's model year, model, and engine type. It is important that you use the oil and filter designed for your vehicle to keep its engine clean, reduce overall wear, and maximize performance.

To find the oil and filter type engineered for your vehicle, choose an option from the table below.

ResourceInstructions
Owner's Manual

Refer to the Maintenance > Engine Oil > Engine section of your Owner's Manual

You will see your vehicle's recommended oil and oil filter, and the amount of oil your vehicle takes.

FordParts Website
  1. Visit the FordParts website.
  2. Choose Select Vehicle.
  3. Enter your vehicle's year, make, and model and select Continue or enter your Vehicle Indentification Number (VIN) and select Verify.

You will see your vehicle's recommended oil and oil filter type.

FCSD Chemicals and Lubricants Website
  1. Access FCSD Chemicals and Lubricants Quick Reference Charts.
  2. Scroll down until you see the Lubricants heading.
  3. Select Motorcraft Oil Quick Reference Oil Applications And Crankcase Capacities Charts.
  4. Open the PDF once downloaded.
  5. Locate your vehicle model and engine size in the left column of one of the tables. There are multiple tables based on oil type. 

    Note: To find your vehicle's engine size, refer to the How do I find my vehicle's engine size? article. 

Model years appear on the right side of the table. If the box under your vehicle's model year is shaded, the recommended Motorcraft oil type, filter, and refill amount at the top of the table are the ones your vehicle uses.

Example: The image below shows that a 2021 to 2024 2.0L EB Bronco Sport vehicle takes SAE 5W-30 Motorcraft oil, has a 5.5-quart capacity, and uses a Motorcraft FL910S oil filter.

Section of the Motorcraft Oil Quick Reference Chart PDF showing oil recommendations for a 2021 to 2024 model year 2.0L Bronco Sport.

Additional Information

How often should I change the engine oil?
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