1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Oil Type & Capacity
The 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Country Squire takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Country Squire LX takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Country Squire: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Country Squire LX: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Wagon: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Wagon: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G — 5.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G — 5.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4D Wagon — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Country Squire — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Country Squire LX — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G — 5.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G — 5.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| LX, 4D Wagon — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G — 5.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| S, 4D Wagon — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
14.1 quarts (13.34 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water. Specification: ESE M97B44 A.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30; Country Squire uses 5W-30; Country Squire LX uses 5W-30; LX, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F uses 5W-30; LX, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G uses 5W-30; LX, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F uses 5W-30; LX, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G uses 5W-30; LX, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30; S, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F uses 5W-30; S, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G uses 5W-30; S, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Country Squire holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Country Squire LX holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Sedan, 5.0 F holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Sedan, 5.8 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Wagon holds 4.0 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, 5.0 F holds 4.0 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, 5.8 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria?
Most 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Ford recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.