2011 Ford Flex Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Ford Flex takes 5W-20 motor oil — 5.5 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-20 — 5.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited, 3.5 C, AWD | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 3.5 C, FWD | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 3.5 T | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SE | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SEL, 3.5 C, AWD | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SEL, 3.5 C, FWD | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SEL, 3.5 T | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Titanium, 3.5 C, AWD | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Titanium, 3.5 C, FWD | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Titanium, 3.5 T | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Flex
2011 Ford Flex factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
13.6 quarts (12.87 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Green Engine Coolant VC-10-A2
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2011 Ford Flex take?
The 2011 Ford Flex takes 5W-20 motor oil (SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 2011 Ford Flex take?
The 2011 Ford Flex holds 5.5 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Ford Flex?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Ford Flex. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.