2012 Ford Econoline Oil Type & Capacity: 5W-20 (6.0 quarts)

The 2012 Ford Econoline takes 5W-20 motor oil — 6.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-20 — 6.0 quarts with filter

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Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
4.6L — E150, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 4R70E, 4.6L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
4.6L — E150, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 4R70W, 4.6L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
4.6L — E150, Van Cargo, 4.6L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 4R70E, 4.6L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
4.6L — E150, Van Cargo, 4.6L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 4R70W, 4.6L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
4.6L — E150, Van Passenger, 4.6L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 4R70E, 4.6L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
4.6L — E150, Van Passenger, 4.6L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 4R70W, 4.6L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
4.6L — E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 4R70E, 4.6L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
4.6L — E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 4R70W, 4.6L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
4.6L — E250, Van Cargo, 4.6L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 4R70E, 4.6L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
4.6L — E250, Van Cargo, 4.6L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 4R70W, 4.6L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — Base, Cutaway, 5.4L Eng VIN L, CNG, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — Base, Cutaway, 5.4L Eng VIN L, LPG, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E150, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75E, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E150, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75W, CNG, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E150, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75W, Gas/Ethanol, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E150, Van Cargo, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75E, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E150, Van Cargo, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75W, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E150, Van Passenger, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75E, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E150, Van Passenger, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75W, Gas/Ethanol, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E150, Van Passenger, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75W, LPG, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75E, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75W, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E250, Van Cargo, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75E, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75E, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75W, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75E, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75W, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75E, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75W, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75E, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75W, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — XL, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75W, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — XL, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 5R110W, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — XLT, 5.4L Eng VIN L, CNG, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — XLT, 5.4L Eng VIN L, LPG, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
5.4L — E250, Van Cargo, 5.4L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 4R75W, 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
6.8L — Base, Cutaway, 6.8L Eng VIN S, 6.8L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
6.8L — E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 6.8L Eng VIN S, 6.8L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
6.8L — E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 6.8L Eng VIN S, 6.8L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
6.8L — E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 6.8L Eng VIN S, 6.8L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
6.8L — E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 6.8L Eng VIN S, 6.8L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
6.8L — XL, 6.8L Eng VIN S, CNG, 6.8L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
6.8L — XL, 6.8L Eng VIN S, LPG, 6.8L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
6.8L — XLT, 6.8L Eng VIN S, CNG, 6.8L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
6.8L — XLT, 6.8L Eng VIN S, LPG, 6.8L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.
Base, Van Cargo — 6.8L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent	6.00 QTS.	—	FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A.

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Coolant capacity

26.0 quarts (24.6 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored). Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2012 Ford Econoline take?

The 2012 Ford Econoline takes 5W-20 motor oil (MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent), per the factory service manual.

What is the oil capacity of a 2012 Ford Econoline?

The 2012 Ford Econoline oil capacity is 6.0 quarts with a filter change.

How often should I change the oil in my 2012 Ford Econoline?

Most 2012 Ford Econoline 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 2012 Ford Econoline?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Ford Econoline. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.