2012 Ford Flex Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.5L | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.5L | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.5L | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.5L | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.5L | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SE | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SEL, AWD | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SEL, FWD | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Flex
2012 Ford Flex factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
13.7 quarts (12.96 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Green Engine Coolant (dark green colored) or MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2012 Ford Flex take?
The 2012 Ford Flex takes 5W-20 motor oil (MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 2012 Ford Flex take?
The 2012 Ford Flex holds 5.5 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Ford Flex?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Ford Flex. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.