Ford Explorer Oil Type by Year

Newest year we have: the 2019 Ford Explorer manual lists 5W-30 (2.3L EcoBoost) or 5W-20 (3.5L Duratec), and more versions. Across 2010–2019 it changes by year and version, so check yours below. Each year links to its owner's manual page.

YearOil typeSource
2019 5W-30 2.3L EcoBoost5W-20 3.5L Duratec5W-30 3.5L EcoBoost 2019 manual →
2018 5W-30 2.3L EcoBoost5W-20 3.5L Duratec5W-30 3.5L EcoBoost 2018 manual →
2017 5W-30 2.3L EcoBoost5W-20 3.5L Duratec5W-30 3.5L EcoBoost 2017 manual →
2016 5W-30 2.3L EcoBoost5W-20 3.5L Duratec5W-30 3.5L EcoBoost 2016 manual →
2015 5W-20 3.5L V6 engine5W-30 3.5L EcoBoost 2015 manual →
2014 SAE 5W-20 3.5L V6 engineSAE 5W-30 3.5L EcoBoost 2014 manual →
2013 5W-20 3.5L V65W-30 3.5L V6 EcoBoost and 2.0L EcoBoost 2013 manual →
2012 5W-30 2.0L EcoBoost engine5W-20 3.5L V6 engine 2012 manual →
2011 5W-20 2011 manual →
2010 5W-30 4.0L V65W-20 4.6L 3V V8 2010 manual →

Years are the 2010–2019 model years we have the owner's manual for. Open a year to see every version and the page it's printed on.

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