The Ford Explorer has different oil capacities depending on the model year and engine option.
For example, the 2022 Explorer with the 3.0L 6-cyl [C] 99C Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 6 quarts (5.68 liters), the 2022 Explorer with the 3.3L 6-cyl [W] 99W engine has an oil capacity of 6 quarts (5.68 liters) and the 2022 Explorer with the 2.3L 4-cyl [H] 99H Turbo engine has an oil capacity of 5.2 quarts (4.92 liters).
It's essential to fill the engine of your Ford Explorer to its recommended oil level, as indicated by the mark on its dipstick. So, whenever you change your oil or add to it, run your engine for a few seconds, turn it off, and double-check the level.
Continue to the tables below to see the oil capacity for the particular year and engine option of your Ford Explorer.
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl [C] 99C Turbo | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2022 | 3.3L 6-cyl [W] 99W | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2022 | 2.3L 4-cyl [H] 99H Turbo | 5.2 Quarts | 4.92 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl [C] 99C Turbo | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2021 | 2.3L 4-cyl [H] 99H Turbo | 5.2 Quarts | 4.92 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2021 | 3.3L 6-cyl [W] 99W | 5.2 Quarts | 4.92 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl [C] 99C Turbo | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2020 | 3.3L 6-cyl [W] 99W | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2020 | 2.3L 4-cyl [H] 99H Turbo | 5.2 Quarts | 4.92 Liters | Not Avail. |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl [8] 998 | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl [T] Turbo | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2019 | 2.3L 4-cyl [H] 99H Turbo | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl [8] | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl [T] Turbo | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2018 | 2.3L 4-cyl [H] 99H Turbo | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | Not Avail. |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl [8] | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl [T] Turbo | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2017 | 2.3L 4-cyl [H] 99H Turbo | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl [8] | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl [T] Turbo | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2016 | 2.3L 4-cyl [H] 99H Turbo | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl [8] | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl [T] Turbo | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl [9] Turbo | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl [8] | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl [T] Turbo | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl [9] Turbo | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl [8] | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl [T] Turbo | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl [9] Turbo | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl [8] | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl [9] Turbo | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl [8] | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-20 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.6L 8-cyl [8] | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2010 | 4.0L 6-cyl [E] SOHC | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 4.6L 8-cyl [8] | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2009 | 4.0L 6-cyl [E] SOHC | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.6L 8-cyl [W] | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2005 | 4.0L 6-cyl [E] | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2005 | 4.0L 6-cyl [K] Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 4.6L 8-cyl [W] | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2004 | 4.0L 6-cyl [E] | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2004 | 4.0L 6-cyl [K] Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2003 | 4.6L 8-cyl [W] | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2003 | 4.0L 6-cyl [E] | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2003 | 4.0L 6-cyl [K] Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2002 | 4.6L 8-cyl [W] | 6 Quarts | 5.68 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2002 | 4.0L 6-cyl [E] | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2002 | 4.0L 6-cyl [K] Flex | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2001 | 4.0L 6-cyl [E] | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2001 | 5.0L 8-cyl [P] | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2000 | 4.0L 6-cyl [E] | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2000 | 4.0L 6-cyl [X] | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2000 | 5.0L 8-cyl [P] | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-20 |
MyBestVehicle.com is a website designed to quickly find the engine oil capacity of your vehicle.
Having the incorrect oil level in the engine of your Ford Explorer could result in catastrophic engine damage.
We recommend checking the engine oil level in your Ford Explorer regularly, ideally once a week.