Ford Taurus Oil Type by Year

Newest year we have: the 2019 Ford Taurus manual lists SAE 5W-20 (3.5L Duratec (U.S. and Mexico)) or SAE 5W-30 (3.5L Ecoboost (U.S.)). 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 SAE 5W-20 3.5L Duratec (U.S. and Mexico)SAE 5W-30 3.5L Ecoboost (U.S.) 2019 manual →
2018 5W-30 2.0L EcoBoost, recommended (U.S.)5W-20 3.5L Duratec, recommended (U.S. and Mexico)5W-30 3.5L EcoBoost, recommended (U.S.) 2018 manual →
2016 5W-30 2.0L EcoBoost, recommended (U.S.)5W-20 3.5L Duratec, recommended (U.S. and Mexico)5W-30 3.5L EcoBoost, recommended (U.S.) 2016 manual →
2015 SAE 5W-20 3.5L V6 engineSAE 5W-30 3.5L V6 Super High Output (SHO) engineSAE 5W-30 2.0L EcoBoost engine 2015 manual →
2014 SAE 5W-20 3.5L V6 engineSAE 5W-30 3.5L V6 Super High Output (SHO) engineSAE 5W-30 2.0L EcoBoost engine 2014 manual →
2013 5W-20 3.5L V6 engine5W-30 3.5L V6 SHO engine5W-30 2.0L EcoBoost engine 2013 manual →
2012 SAE 5W-20 3.5L V6SAE 5W-30 3.5L V6 SHO 2012 manual →
2011 5W-20 2011 manual →
2010 5W-20 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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