2016 Ford Fusion Oil Type & Capacity

The 2016 Ford Fusion oil type depends on the engine: the 1.5L takes 5W-20 (4.3 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 5W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Energi SE Luxury takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Energi Titanium takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the S takes 5W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter); the S Hybrid takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE Hybrid takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Titanium Hybrid takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Titanium, AWD takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Titanium, FWD takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
1.5L — 1.5L EngMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil or SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil4.30 QTS.
2.0L — 2.0L Eng,GasMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil or SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil5.70 QTS.Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specification. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty.
2.0L — 2.0L Eng,GasMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil or SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil5.70 QTS.Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specification. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty.
2.5L — 2.5L EngMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil or SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil5.70 QTS.Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specification. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty.
Energi SE Luxury — 2.0L Eng,Gas/ElectricMOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil4.50 QTS.API - SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil may be used if SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil is not available.
Energi Titanium — 2.0L Eng,Gas/ElectricMOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil4.50 QTS.API - SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil may be used if SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil is not available.
S — 2.5L EngMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil or SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil5.70 QTS.Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specification. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty.
S Hybrid — 2.0L Eng,Gas/ElectricMOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil4.50 QTS.API - SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil may be used if SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil is not available.
SE Hybrid — 2.0L Eng,Gas/ElectricMOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil4.50 QTS.API - SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil may be used if SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil is not available.
Titanium Hybrid — 2.0L Eng,Gas/ElectricMOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil4.50 QTS.API - SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil may be used if SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil is not available.
Titanium, AWD — 2.0L Eng,GasMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil or SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil5.70 QTS.Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specification. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty.
Titanium, FWD — 2.0L Eng,GasMOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil or SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil5.70 QTS.Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specification. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty.

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2016 Ford Fusion factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

11.1 quarts (10.5 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 2016 Ford Fusion take?

It depends on the engine: 1.5L uses 5W-20; 2.0L uses 5W-30; 2.0L uses 5W-30; 2.5L uses 5W-20; Energi SE Luxury uses 0W-20; Energi Titanium uses 0W-20; S uses 5W-20; S Hybrid uses 0W-20; SE Hybrid uses 0W-20; Titanium Hybrid uses 0W-20; Titanium, AWD uses 5W-30; Titanium, FWD uses 5W-30.

How much oil does a 2016 Ford Fusion take?

Capacity depends on the engine: 1.5L holds 4.3 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 5.7 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 5.7 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Energi SE Luxury holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Energi Titanium holds 4.5 quarts with filter; S holds 5.7 quarts with filter; S Hybrid holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE Hybrid holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Titanium Hybrid holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Titanium, AWD holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Titanium, FWD holds 5.7 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2016 Ford Fusion?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 Ford Fusion. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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