2018 Ford Expedition Oil Type & Capacity

The 2018 Ford Expedition takes 5W-30 motor oil — 6.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-30 — 6.0 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
Limited, 4WD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
Limited, RWD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
MAX Limited, 4WD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
MAX Limited, RWD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
MAX Platinum, 4WD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
MAX Platinum, RWD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
MAX SSV, 4WD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
MAX SSV, RWD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
MAX XL, 4WD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
MAX XL, RWD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
MAX XLT, 4WD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
MAX XLT, RWD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
Platinum, 4WD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
Platinum, RWD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
SSV, 4WD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
SSV, RWD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
XL, 4WD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
XL, RWD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
XLT, 4WD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).
XLT, RWD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F).

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2018 Ford Expedition factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

Coolant capacity

18.5 quarts (17.5 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2018 Ford Expedition take?

The 2018 Ford Expedition takes 5W-30 motor oil (MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 2018 Ford Expedition take?

The 2018 Ford Expedition holds 6.0 quarts with a filter change.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Ford Expedition?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Ford Expedition. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.