2012 Ford Econoline Oil Type & Capacity
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
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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. |
Buy the right oil
Buy 5W-20 motor oil on Amazon2012 Ford Econoline oil filter on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made through these links.
More specs & repair guides for your Econoline
2012 Ford Econoline factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
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.
How much oil does a 2012 Ford Econoline take?
The 2012 Ford Econoline holds 6.0 quarts with a filter change.
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.
Other Ford Econoline years
2011 Econoline2010 Econoline2009 Econoline2008 Econoline2007 Econoline2006 Econoline2005 Econoline2004 Econoline2003 Econoline2002 Econoline2001 Econoline2000 Econoline1999 Econoline1998 Econoline1997 Econoline1996 Econoline1995 Econoline1994 Econoline1993 Econoline1992 Econoline1991 Econoline1990 Econoline1989 Econoline1988 Econoline1987 Econoline1986 Econoline1985 Econoline1984 Econoline1983 Econoline
Other Ford models
AerostarAspireBroncoBronco IIBronco SportC-MaxCab & ChassisClub WagonContourCrown VictoriaCutawayE-150E-250 Super DutyE-350 Super DutyE-450 Super DutyE450 Super DutyE550 Super DutyEcoSportEdgeEscapeEscortEscort EXPExcursionEXPExpeditionExpedition ELExplorerExplorer SportExplorer Sport TracF-150F-250 Super DutyF-350 Super DutyF-450 Super DutyF-550 Super DutyF-Super DutyF450 Super DutyF550 Super DutyFairmontFestivaFiestaFive HundredFlexFocusFreestarFreestyleFusionGTLTDLTD Crown VictoriaMaverickMustangPickupPickup HeritagePolice Interceptor SedanPolice Interceptor UtilityPolice Responder HybridProbeRangerRV CutawaySpecial Service Police SedanSSV Plug-in HybridTaurusTaurus XTempoThunderbirdTransit ConnectTransit-150Transit-250Transit-350Transit-350 HDWindstarZX2