2012 Ford Edge Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Ford Edge oil type depends on the engine: the Limited, 2.0 9 takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Limited, 3.5 C, AWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 3.5 C, FWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.0 9 takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the SE, 3.5 C, AWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 3.5 C, FWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SEL, 2.0 9 takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the SEL, 3.5 C, AWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SEL, 3.5 C, FWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Sport, AWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Sport, FWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Limited, 2.0 9: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Limited, 3.5 C, AWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 3.5 C, FWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.0 9: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.5 C, AWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.5 C, FWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SEL, 2.0 9: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SEL, 3.5 C, AWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SEL, 3.5 C, FWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, AWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, FWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited, 2.0 9 — 2.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 5.70 QTS. | — | Or an equivalent SAE 5W-30 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification and the API Certification mark. |
| Limited, 3.5 C, AWD — 3.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 6.00 QTS. | — | Or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification and the API Certification mark. |
| Limited, 3.5 C, FWD — 3.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 6.00 QTS. | — | Or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification and the API Certification mark. |
| SE, 2.0 9 — 2.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 5.70 QTS. | — | Or an equivalent SAE 5W-30 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification and the API Certification mark. |
| SE, 3.5 C, AWD — 3.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 6.00 QTS. | — | Or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification and the API Certification mark. |
| SE, 3.5 C, FWD — 3.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 6.00 QTS. | — | Or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification and the API Certification mark. |
| SEL, 2.0 9 — 2.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 5.70 QTS. | — | Or an equivalent SAE 5W-30 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification and the API Certification mark. |
| SEL, 3.5 C, AWD — 3.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 6.00 QTS. | — | Or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification and the API Certification mark. |
| SEL, 3.5 C, FWD — 3.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 6.00 QTS. | — | Or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification and the API Certification mark. |
| Sport, AWD — 3.7L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 6.00 QTS. | — | Or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification and the API Certification mark. |
| Sport, FWD — 3.7L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 6.00 QTS. | — | Or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification and the API Certification mark. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Edge
2012 Ford Edge factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.9 quarts (8.42 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2012 Ford Edge take?
It depends on the engine: Limited, 2.0 9 uses 5W-30; Limited, 3.5 C, AWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 3.5 C, FWD uses 5W-20; SE, 2.0 9 uses 5W-30; SE, 3.5 C, AWD uses 5W-20; SE, 3.5 C, FWD uses 5W-20; SEL, 2.0 9 uses 5W-30; SEL, 3.5 C, AWD uses 5W-20; SEL, 3.5 C, FWD uses 5W-20; Sport, AWD uses 5W-20; Sport, FWD uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2012 Ford Edge take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Limited, 2.0 9 holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Limited, 3.5 C, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 3.5 C, FWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.0 9 holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SE, 3.5 C, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 3.5 C, FWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SEL, 2.0 9 holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SEL, 3.5 C, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SEL, 3.5 C, FWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Sport, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Sport, FWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Ford Edge?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Ford Edge. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.