2004 Ford Focus Oil Type & Capacity
The 2004 Ford Focus oil type depends on the engine: the LX, 2.0 P, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.0 P, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.3 Z, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.3 Z, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 3 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 Z, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 Z, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.0 3 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 Z, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 Z, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the SVT, 2D Hatchback takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SVT, 4D Hatchback takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the ZTS, 2.0 3 takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the ZTS, 2.3 Z, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the ZTS, 2.3 Z, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the ZTW, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the ZTW, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the ZX3, 2.0 3, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the ZX3, 2.0 3, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the ZX3, 2.3 Z, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the ZX3, 2.3 Z, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the ZX5, 2.0 3, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the ZX5, 2.0 3, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the ZX5, 2.3 Z, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the ZX5, 2.3 Z, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- LX, 2.0 P, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.0 P, Standard: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.3 Z, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.3 Z, Standard: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 3: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 Z, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 Z, Standard: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 2.0 3: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 Z, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 Z, Standard: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- SVT, 2D Hatchback: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SVT, 4D Hatchback: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- ZTS, 2.0 3: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- ZTS, 2.3 Z, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- ZTS, 2.3 Z, Standard: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- ZTW, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- ZTW, Standard: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- ZX3, 2.0 3, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- ZX3, 2.0 3, Standard: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- ZX3, 2.3 Z, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- ZX3, 2.3 Z, Standard: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- ZX5, 2.0 3, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- ZX5, 2.0 3, Standard: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- ZX5, 2.3 Z, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- ZX5, 2.3 Z, Standard: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX, 2.0 P, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| LX, 2.0 P, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| LX, 2.3 Z, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| LX, 2.3 Z, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 3 — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 Z, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 Z, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 2.0 3 — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 Z, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 Z, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| SVT, 2D Hatchback — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| SVT, 4D Hatchback — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| ZTS, 2.0 3 — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| ZTS, 2.3 Z, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| ZTS, 2.3 Z, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| ZTW, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| ZTW, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| ZX3, 2.0 3, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| ZX3, 2.0 3, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| ZX3, 2.3 Z, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| ZX3, 2.3 Z, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| ZX5, 2.0 3, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| ZX5, 2.0 3, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| ZX5, 2.3 Z, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
| ZX5, 2.3 Z, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C153-H and the API Certification mark. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Focus
2004 Ford Focus factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.1 quarts (5.77 L) — FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Add the Coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2004 Ford Focus take?
It depends on the engine: LX, 2.0 P, Automatic uses 5W-20; LX, 2.0 P, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 2.3 Z, Automatic uses 5W-20; LX, 2.3 Z, Standard uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 3 uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 Z, Automatic uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 Z, Standard uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.0 3 uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 Z, Automatic uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 Z, Standard uses 5W-20; SVT, 2D Hatchback uses 5W-20; SVT, 4D Hatchback uses 5W-20; ZTS, 2.0 3 uses 5W-20; ZTS, 2.3 Z, Automatic uses 5W-20; ZTS, 2.3 Z, Standard uses 5W-20; ZTW, Automatic uses 5W-20; ZTW, Standard uses 5W-20; ZX3, 2.0 3, Automatic uses 5W-20; ZX3, 2.0 3, Standard uses 5W-20; ZX3, 2.3 Z, Automatic uses 5W-20; ZX3, 2.3 Z, Standard uses 5W-20; ZX5, 2.0 3, Automatic uses 5W-20; ZX5, 2.0 3, Standard uses 5W-20; ZX5, 2.3 Z, Automatic uses 5W-20; ZX5, 2.3 Z, Standard uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2004 Ford Focus take?
Capacity depends on the engine: LX, 2.0 P, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LX, 2.0 P, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LX, 2.3 Z, Automatic holds 4.54 quarts with filter; LX, 2.3 Z, Standard holds 4.54 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 3 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 Z, Automatic holds 4.54 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 Z, Standard holds 4.54 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.0 3 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 Z, Automatic holds 4.54 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 Z, Standard holds 4.54 quarts with filter; SVT, 2D Hatchback holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SVT, 4D Hatchback holds 4.0 quarts with filter; ZTS, 2.0 3 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; ZTS, 2.3 Z, Automatic holds 4.54 quarts with filter; ZTS, 2.3 Z, Standard holds 4.54 quarts with filter; ZTW, Automatic holds 4.54 quarts with filter; ZTW, Standard holds 4.54 quarts with filter; ZX3, 2.0 3, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; ZX3, 2.0 3, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; ZX3, 2.3 Z, Automatic holds 4.54 quarts with filter; ZX3, 2.3 Z, Standard holds 4.54 quarts with filter; ZX5, 2.0 3, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; ZX5, 2.0 3, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; ZX5, 2.3 Z, Automatic holds 4.54 quarts with filter; ZX5, 2.3 Z, Standard holds 4.54 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2004 Ford Focus?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2004 Ford Focus. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.