2014 Ford Focus Oil Type & Capacity
The 2014 Ford Focus oil type depends on the engine: the S, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the S, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the S, Standard Trans, Gas takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the S, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the ST takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Titanium, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Titanium, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Titanium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Titanium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- S, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- S, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- S, Standard Trans, Gas: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- S, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- ST: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Titanium, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Titanium, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Titanium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Titanium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| S, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| S, Standard Trans, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| S, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| ST — Turbocharger | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| Titanium, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| Titanium, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| Titanium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
| Titanium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Focus
2014 Ford Focus factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.8 quarts (6.43 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted. 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 2014 Ford Focus take?
It depends on the engine: S, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas uses 5W-20; S, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; S, Standard Trans, Gas uses 5W-20; S, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; ST uses 5W-30; Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas uses 5W-20; Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas uses 5W-20; Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; Titanium, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas uses 5W-20; Titanium, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; Titanium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas uses 5W-20; Titanium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2014 Ford Focus take?
Capacity depends on the engine: S, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas holds 4.5 quarts with filter; S, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol holds 4.5 quarts with filter; S, Standard Trans, Gas holds 4.5 quarts with filter; S, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol holds 4.5 quarts with filter; ST holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Titanium, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Titanium, 4D Sedan, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Titanium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Titanium, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans, Gas/Ethanol holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2014 Ford Focus?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2014 Ford Focus. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.