2010 Ford Focus Oil Type & Capacity

The 2010 Ford Focus takes 5W-20 motor oil — 4.5 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-20 — 4.5 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
S, Automatic	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
S, Standard	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
SE, 2D Coupe, Automatic	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
SE, 2D Coupe, Standard	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
SE, 4D Sedan, Standard	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
SEL, Automatic	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
SEL, Standard	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
SES, 2D Coupe, Automatic	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
SES, 2D Coupe, Standard	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
SES, 4D Sedan, Automatic	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
SES, 4D Sedan, Standard	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.

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More specs & repair guides for your Focus

2010 Ford Focus factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

Coolant capacity

5.3 quarts (5.01 L) — FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant w/bittering agent. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2010 Ford Focus take?

The 2010 Ford Focus takes 5W-20 motor oil (MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 2010 Ford Focus take?

The 2010 Ford Focus holds 4.5 quarts with a filter change.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2010 Ford Focus?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2010 Ford Focus. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

Other Ford Focus years

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