2012 Ford Explorer Oil type
Depends on your engine. Choose yours, or compare them here.
- 2.0L EcoBoost engine 5W-30
- 3.5L V6 engine 5W-20
5W-30
2.0L EcoBoost engine
5W-20
3.5L V6 engine
2012 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual, PDF pages 369 and 370
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oilOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 16, 2026
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Oil type · 2.0L EcoBoost engine · PDF page 369
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil
Oil type · 3.5L V6 engine · PDF page 370
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
2012 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual, PDF page 369
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oilOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 16, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 2.0L EcoBoost engine · PDF page 369
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil
2012 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual, PDF page 370
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oilOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 16, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 3.5L V6 engine · PDF page 370
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
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All versions
| Applies to | Value | Manual says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L EcoBoost engine | 5W-30 | “Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil” | PDF page 369 ↗ |
| 3.5L V6 engine | 5W-20 | “Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil” | PDF page 370 ↗ |
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