2012 Ford Fusion Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Ford Fusion oil type depends on the engine: the 2.5L takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the 3.0L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.0L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.0L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Hybrid takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the S, Automatic Trans takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the S, Standard Trans takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the Sport, AWD takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.5L: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 3.0L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.0L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.0L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Hybrid: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- S, Automatic Trans: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- S, Standard Trans: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- Sport, AWD: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, FWD: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD specification WSS-M2C945-A and the API certification mark. |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD specification WSS-M2C945-A and the API certification mark. |
| 3.0L — 3.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 6.00 QTS. | — | SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine. |
| 3.0L — 3.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 6.00 QTS. | — | SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine. |
| 3.0L — 3.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 6.00 QTS. | — | SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine. |
| Hybrid — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD specification WSS-M2C945-A and the API certification mark. |
| S, Automatic Trans — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD specification WSS-M2C945-A and the API certification mark. |
| S, Standard Trans — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD specification WSS-M2C945-A and the API certification mark. |
| Sport, AWD — 3.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.50 QTS. | — | SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine. |
| Sport, FWD — 3.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.50 QTS. | — | SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Fusion
2012 Ford Fusion factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.3 quarts (4.4 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Green Engine Coolant (dark green-colored) or MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant (US). 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 Fusion take?
It depends on the engine: 2.5L uses 5W-20; 2.5L uses 5W-20; 3.0L uses 5W-20; 3.0L uses 5W-20; 3.0L uses 5W-20; Hybrid uses 5W-20; S, Automatic Trans uses 5W-20; S, Standard Trans uses 5W-20; Sport, AWD uses 5W-20; Sport, FWD uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2012 Ford Fusion take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.5L holds 5.3 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 5.3 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Hybrid holds 5.3 quarts with filter; S, Automatic Trans holds 5.3 quarts with filter; S, Standard Trans holds 5.3 quarts with filter; Sport, AWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Sport, FWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Ford Fusion?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Ford Fusion. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.