--- title: "2012-2014 Ford F-150 Oil Type: 5W-20, 6 qt" description: "The 2012-2014 Ford F-150 takes 5W-20 engine oil, 6 quarts with a filter change by engine. OEM filter Motorcraft FL-500S. Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/oil" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2014 Ford F-150 Oil Type and Capacity The 2012-2014 Ford F-150 takes 5W-20 engine oil, 6 quarts with a filter change by engine. OEM filter Motorcraft FL-500S. Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents. **Quick answer**: The 2012-2014 Ford F-150 (3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (Duratec)) takes 5W-20 engine oil, 6 quarts with a filter change (OEM filter Motorcraft FL-500S). Other engines differ; see the tables below. ## 2012-2014 Ford F-150 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (Duratec) oil (Verified) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Viscosity | 5W-20 | | Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C945-A / API SN | | Capacity (with filter) | 6 qt / 5.7 L | | Synthetic required | See owner's manual | | OEM filter | Motorcraft FL-500S | | Aftermarket filters | Fram XG10575, Wix 57502, Purolator PL22500 | | Change interval | Per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, max 10,000 mi / 12 months (normal); 5,000 mi or less (severe/towing) | Note: Synthetic blend (Motorcraft) is the factory fill; full synthetic 5W-20 is fine. ## 2012-2014 Ford F-150 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (Coyote) oil (Verified) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Viscosity | 5W-20 | | Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C945-A / API SN | | Capacity (with filter) | 7.7 qt / 7.3 L | | Synthetic required | See owner's manual | | OEM filter | Motorcraft FL-500S | | Aftermarket filters | Fram XG10575, Wix 57502, Purolator PL22500 | | Change interval | Per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, max 10,000 mi / 12 months (normal); 5,000 mi (severe) | Note: 7.7 qt with filter, noticeably more than the V6s; don't short-fill from a 5-quart jug. ## 2012-2014 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (1st gen, twin-turbo) oil (Verified) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Viscosity | 5W-30 | | Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C946-A / API SN | | Capacity (with filter) | 6 qt / 5.7 L | | Synthetic required | See owner's manual | | OEM filter | Motorcraft FL-500S | | Aftermarket filters | Fram XG10575, Wix 57502 | | Change interval | Per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, max 10,000 mi / 12 months; 5,000 mi (severe/towing) | Note: EcoBoost engines take 5W-30, not the 5W-20 the naturally aspirated engines use. Turbos are hard on oil, many owners change at 5,000 mi. ## 2012-2014 Ford F-150 6.2L SOHC V8 (Boss) oil (Verified) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Viscosity | 5W-20 | | Oil standard | Ford WSS-M2C945-A / API SN | | Capacity (with filter) | 7 qt / 6.6 L | | Synthetic required | See owner's manual | | OEM filter | Motorcraft FL-820-S | | Aftermarket filters | Fram XG2, Wix 57045 | | Change interval | Per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, max 10,000 mi / 12 months; 5,000 mi (severe) | Note: The 6.2L uses the larger FL-820-S filter, not the FL-500S the other engines take. Two spark plugs per cylinder (16 total). ## Which Ford F-150 model years does this cover? These oil specifications apply to every Ford F-150 built from 2012 through 2014, the 12th generation (2009-2014; covered from 2012), full-size pickup (steel body; regular cab, supercab, supercrew). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012) - [2013 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2013) - [2014 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2014) ## What changed during the 2012-2014 Ford F-150 | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Second year of the modern engine lineup (3.7/5.0/3.5EB/6.2); 6-speed 6R80 on all engines | | 2013 | Refresh: new grilles, HID-equipped trims, MyFord Touch available, Limited trim returns (22-in wheels) | | 2014 | Final steel-body year; STX SuperCrew and Tremor (short-bed 3.5L EB sport truck) added | ## 2012-2014 Ford F-150 oil: common questions ### How many quarts of oil does a 2012-2014 Ford F-150 take? It depends on the engine. The 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (Duratec) takes 6 quarts; The 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (Coyote) takes 7.7 quarts; The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (1st gen, twin-turbo) takes 6 quarts; The 6.2L SOHC V8 (Boss) takes 7 quarts, all figures include a new filter. ### What kind of oil does a 2012-2014 Ford F-150 take? 5W-20 meeting Ford WSS-M2C945-A / API SN. Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above. ### Can you use a different viscosity in a 2012-2014 Ford F-150? The factory specification is 5W-20 and no alternate grade is listed for this engine. Modern variable-valve-timing hardware is sized around the specified viscosity, so substituting a thicker oil is not a free choice. ### How often does a 2012-2014 Ford F-150 need an oil change? Per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, max 10,000 mi / 12 months (normal); 5,000 mi or less (severe/towing). Short trips, towing, extended idling, and dusty or very cold conditions all put the vehicle on the severe-service side of that interval. ### What oil filter does a 2012-2014 Ford F-150 take? The OEM filter is Motorcraft FL-500S. Common equivalents: Fram XG10575, Wix 57502, Purolator PL22500. ## Sources - [Ford 2013 F-150 Owner's Manual, capacities (via VehicleHistory/engine oil DB summaries)](https://www.vehiclehistory.com/articles/2013-ford-f-150-oil-type-and-capacity) - [Ford TSB 13-8-1, 3.5L GTDI intermittent stumble/misfire in humid conditions](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/pubs/content/~WT/~MUS~LEN/3569/tsb13-08-01.htm) - [NHTSA recall 19V-075, unintended downshift, 2011-2013 F-150](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCLRPT-19V075-8473.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 16V-345, brake master cylinder, 2013-2014 F-150 3.5L EB](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls?nhtsaId=16V345000) - [Hardrock Offroad, F-150 OEM wheel/tire fitment guide by generation](https://hardrockoffroad.com/fitment-guides/ford-f150/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Ford F-150 EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Ford_F150.shtml) - [O'Reilly/AutoZone battery fitment, 2012-2014 F-150 Group 65](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/ford/f150/2012) ## Other Ford F-150 generations - [2021-2025 Ford F-150 oil](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/oil) - [2015-2020 Ford F-150 oil](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/oil) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/oil). ## More for the 2012-2014 Ford F-150 - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.