2011 Ford Fiesta Oil Type & Capacity

The 2011 Ford Fiesta takes 5W-20 motor oil — 4.3 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-204.3 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
S, Automatic DCTMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent4.30 QTS.3.96 QTS.FORD specification: WWS-M2C930-A API Certification Mark.
S, StandardMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent4.30 QTS.3.96 QTS.FORD specification: WWS-M2C930-A API Certification Mark.
SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCTMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent4.30 QTS.3.96 QTS.FORD specification: WWS-M2C930-A API Certification Mark.
SE, 4D Hatchback, StandardMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent4.30 QTS.3.96 QTS.FORD specification: WWS-M2C930-A API Certification Mark.
SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCTMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent4.30 QTS.3.96 QTS.FORD specification: WWS-M2C930-A API Certification Mark.
SE, 4D Sedan, StandardMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent4.30 QTS.3.96 QTS.FORD specification: WWS-M2C930-A API Certification Mark.
SEL, Automatic DCTMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent4.30 QTS.3.96 QTS.FORD specification: WWS-M2C930-A API Certification Mark.
SEL, StandardMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent4.30 QTS.3.96 QTS.FORD specification: WWS-M2C930-A API Certification Mark.
SES, Automatic DCTMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent4.30 QTS.3.96 QTS.FORD specification: WWS-M2C930-A API Certification Mark.
SES, StandardMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent4.30 QTS.3.96 QTS.FORD specification: WWS-M2C930-A API Certification Mark.

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More specs & repair guides for your Fiesta

2011 Ford Fiesta factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

5.8 quarts (5.48 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2011 Ford Fiesta take?

The 2011 Ford Fiesta 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 2011 Ford Fiesta take?

The 2011 Ford Fiesta holds 4.3 quarts with a filter change, or 3.96 quarts without changing the filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Ford Fiesta?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Ford Fiesta. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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