2018 Ford Focus Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Ford Focus oil type depends on the engine: the 1.0L takes 5W-20 (4.1 quarts with filter); the 1.0L takes 5W-20 (4.1 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the RS takes 5W-50 (5.7 quarts with filter); the S, Automatic DCT Trans takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the S, Standard Trans takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Hatchback takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the SEL, 4D Hatchback takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the SEL, 4D Sedan takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the ST takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Titanium, 4D Hatchback takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter); the Titanium, 4D Sedan takes 5W-20 (4.54 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 1.0L: 5W-20, 4.1 quarts with filter
- 1.0L: 5W-20, 4.1 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- RS: 5W-50, 5.7 quarts with filter
- S, Automatic DCT Trans: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- S, Standard Trans: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Hatchback: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- SEL, 4D Hatchback: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- SEL, 4D Sedan: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- ST: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Titanium, 4D Hatchback: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
- Titanium, 4D Sedan: 5W-20, 4.54 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L — 1.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 4.10 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | FORD recommends Motorcraft Motor Oil. If Motorcraft Motor Oil is not available, use Motor Oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. 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 not covered by your Ford warranty. |
| 1.0L — 1.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 4.10 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | FORD recommends Motorcraft Motor Oil. If Motorcraft Motor Oil is not available, use Motor Oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. 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 not covered by your Ford warranty. |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | FORD recommends Motorcraft Motor Oil. If Motorcraft Motor Oil is not available, use Motor Oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. 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 not covered by your Ford warranty. |
| RS — 2.3L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | — |
| S, Automatic DCT Trans — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | FORD recommends Motorcraft Motor Oil. If Motorcraft Motor Oil is not available, use Motor Oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. 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 not covered by your Ford warranty. |
| S, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | FORD recommends Motorcraft Motor Oil. If Motorcraft Motor Oil is not available, use Motor Oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. 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 not covered by your Ford warranty. |
| SE, 4D Hatchback — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | FORD recommends Motorcraft Motor Oil. If Motorcraft Motor Oil is not available, use Motor Oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. 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 not covered by your Ford warranty. |
| SEL, 4D Hatchback — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | FORD recommends Motorcraft Motor Oil. If Motorcraft Motor Oil is not available, use Motor Oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. 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 not covered by your Ford warranty. |
| SEL, 4D Sedan — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | FORD recommends Motorcraft Motor Oil. If Motorcraft Motor Oil is not available, use Motor Oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. 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 not covered by your Ford warranty. |
| ST — 2.0L Eng,Turbocharger | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | FORD recommends Motorcraft Motor Oil. If Motorcraft Motor Oil is not available, use Motor Oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. 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 not covered by your Ford warranty. |
| Titanium, 4D Hatchback — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | FORD recommends Motorcraft Motor Oil. If Motorcraft Motor Oil is not available, use Motor Oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. 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 not covered by your Ford warranty. |
| Titanium, 4D Sedan — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 4.54 QTS. | — | FORD recommends Motorcraft Motor Oil. If Motorcraft Motor Oil is not available, use Motor Oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. 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 not covered by your Ford warranty. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Focus
2018 Ford Focus factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.1 quarts (5.77 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2018 Ford Focus take?
It depends on the engine: 1.0L uses 5W-20; 1.0L uses 5W-20; 2.0L uses 5W-20; RS uses 5W-50; S, Automatic DCT Trans uses 5W-20; S, Standard Trans uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Hatchback uses 5W-20; SEL, 4D Hatchback uses 5W-20; SEL, 4D Sedan uses 5W-20; ST uses 5W-30; Titanium, 4D Hatchback uses 5W-20; Titanium, 4D Sedan uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2018 Ford Focus take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 1.0L holds 4.1 quarts with filter; 1.0L holds 4.1 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 4.54 quarts with filter; RS holds 5.7 quarts with filter; S, Automatic DCT Trans holds 4.54 quarts with filter; S, Standard Trans holds 4.54 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Hatchback holds 4.54 quarts with filter; SEL, 4D Hatchback holds 4.54 quarts with filter; SEL, 4D Sedan holds 4.54 quarts with filter; ST holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Titanium, 4D Hatchback holds 4.54 quarts with filter; Titanium, 4D Sedan holds 4.54 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Ford Focus?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Ford Focus. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
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