2012 FORD F150 engine oil capacity

MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number / Ford
specification
Brake fluidBetween
MIN/MAX on brake
fluid reservoirMotorcraftHigh
Performance DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
3.7L engine oil 6.0 quarts (5.7L)•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20 Full
Synthetic Motor Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor Oil
(Canada)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-20
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)
1
•XO-5W20–QSP (US)
•XO-5W-20 QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20–LSP12 (Canada)
•CXO-5W-20-LFS12
(Canada) / WSS-M2C945–A
and API Certification Mark 5.0L engine oil 7.7 quarts (7.3L)
6.2L engine oil 7.0 quarts (6.6L)
3.5L EcoBoost™ engine6.0 quarts
(5.7L)•MotorcraftSAE 5W-30
Premium Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-30 Full
Synthetic Motor Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-30
Super Premium Motor Oil
(Canada)
•MotorcraftSAE 5W-30
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)
2
•XO-5W30-QSP (US)
•XO-5W30-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W30-LSP12 (Canada)
•CXO-5W30-LFS12 (Canada)
/
WSS-M2C946-A with API
Certification Mark
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number / Ford
specification
Fuel tank
Reg. Cab 8’ box /
SuperCab 6.5’ box /
SuperCab 8’ box26.0 gallons (98.4L)
Standard
36.0 gallons (136.2L)
Optional——
1Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A and the API Certification mark.2Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A and the API Certification mark.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.4Service refill capacity is determined by filling the axle to 1/4-9/16 inch (6-14 mm) below the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification
EST-M2C118-A, for complete fill of 8.8 inch Traction-Lok axles.5Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is considered lubricated
for life. These lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service
is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be
changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.6Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transfer case to the bottom of the filler hole
with the vehicle on a level surface.7Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling system, actual refill capacities
will vary based on vehicle application and transmission fluid cooling system (i.e. coolers size,
cooling lines, auxiliary cooler capacities). The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should
be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.8Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
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Electronic message center ...20, 31
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................347
running out of fuel .........347, 398
Emission control system ..........403
Engine ................................419–420
cleaning ...................................362
coolant .....................................385
fail-safe cooling .......................389
idle speed control ...................382
lubrication specifications .......415
refill capacities ........................415
service points ..................373–376
Engine block heater .................282
Engine oil ..................................378
checking and adding ..............378
dipstick ....................................378
filter, specifications ................414
refill capacities ........................415
specifications ..........................415
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................282
F
Fail safe cooling ........................389
Fleet MyKey programming ......136
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....392
Floor mats .........................122–123
Fluid capacities .........................415
Fog lamps ....................................82
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......312
description ..............................314
driving off road .......................319
electronic shift ........................313
indicator light .........................312preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................294
Fuel ............................................392
calculating fuel
economy ............................22, 400
cap ...........................................395
capacity ...................................415
choosing the right fuel ...........396
detergent in fuel .....................398
filler funnel .............................398
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................392, 395, 400
filter, specifications ........392, 414
fuel pump shut-off ..................328
improving fuel economy ........400
octane rating ...........397, 419–420
quality ......................................398
running out of fuel .........347, 398
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................392
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................392, 396–397
Fuses ..................................328–329
G
Garage door opener ..................116
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............395
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................400
Gauges .........................................18
H
Hazard flashers .........................327
Headlamps ...................................82
aiming ........................................84
autolamp system .......................82
bulb specifications ....................88
daytime running lights .............83
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signal .......................................108
Moon roof ..................................114
Motorcraftparts ..............369, 414
MyKey ........................................136
N
Navigation system .......................67
O
Octane rating ............................397
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................378
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................136
Parking brake ............................285
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........414
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................178
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................109
Power adjustable foot pedals ...109
Power deployable running
boards ........................................109
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................329, 332
Power door locks ......................144
Power mirrors ...........................106
Powerpoint ................................100
Power steering ..........................292
fluid, checking and adding ....406
fluid, refill capacity ................415
fluid, specifications .................415Power Windows .........................103
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................294
R
Radio ......................................47, 49
6-CD in dash .............................49
Rear heated seats .....................176
Rear-view camera system .........306
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................211
Relays ........................................328
Remote entry system .......148–149
illuminated entry ....................152
locking/unlocking
doors ................................149–150
Remote start ...........................153
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................152
replacing the batteries ...........151
Remote start .............................153
Remote start climate
operation .....................................80
Reverse sensing system ...........304
Roadside assistance ..................326
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ....180, 182,
184–185, 188
Safety Canopy ...................203, 205
Safety defects, reporting ..........359
Safety restraints ...............180, 182,
184–185, 187–188
Belt-Minder...........................189
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