2021 Ford Explorer Oil Type and Capacities

Ford recommends that for all oil changes in the 2021 Ford Explorer, genuine Motorcraft motor oil is used.

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The 2021 Ford Explorer requires 5.2 q of 5W-30 in the 2.3 L EcoBoost engine and 6.0 q for the 3.0 and 3.3 L engines. See the chart below for all recommendations.

Engine	Oil Type	Capacity	Filter
2.3 L EcoBoost	5W-30	5.2 q (4.9 L)	FL-910-S
3.0 L	5W-30	6.0 q (5.7 L)	FL-2062
3.3 L	5W-30	6.0 q (5.7 L)	FL-500-S

Motorcraft is the manufacturer of choice for both the engine oil and filter from Ford.

If Motorcraft brand is not available, an oil that meets the ILSAC-GF-5 multigrade oil specifications can be used and other compatible filters may work.

For cold temperatures, 0W-30 oil should be used.

The information provided in this article was taken from the 2021 Ford Explorer Owner’s Manual unless otherwise stated. It is your responsibility to make sure you use the appropriate oil in your truck.

2.3 L EcoBoost Engine

The 2021 Ford Explorer 2.3 L Ecoboost engine requires 5.2 q of 5W-30 engine oil.

It also requires Motorcraft FL-910-S Oil Filter.

3.0 L Engine

The 2021 Ford Explorer 3.0 L engine requires 6.0 q of 5W-30 engine oil.

It also requires Motorcraft FL2062 Oil Filter.

3.3 L Engine

The 2021 Ford Explorer 3.3 L engine requires 6.0 q of 5W-30 engine oil.

It also requires Motorcraft FL-500-S Oil Filter.