2012 First generation (final model year)
2012 Ford Fusion Fluid Types and Capacities
Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2012 Ford Fusion takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 6-speed automatic (6F35 on 4-cyl/V6 gas; hybrid uses Ford's own eCVT-style hybrid transaxle). Exact drain-and-fill quart figures for the 2012-specific units were not independently confirmed.. Coolant: Motorcraft Orange (Long-Life) coolant, pre-mixed 50/50.
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2012 Ford Fusion fluid guide
Check your manual| System | Fluid type & capacity |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Motorcraft Orange (Long-Life) coolant, pre-mixed 50/50 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic (6F35 on 4-cyl/V6 gas; hybrid uses Ford's own eCVT-style hybrid transaxle). Exact drain-and-fill quart figures for the 2012-specific units were not independently confirmed. |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid (verify against your cap) |
| Power steering | None (electric power-assisted steering. See common problems for the EPAS recall) |
Plain washer fluid; no special spec
Which Ford Fusion model years does this cover?
These fluids specifications apply to every Ford Fusion built from 2012 through 2012 — the First generation (final model year), mid-size sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012 Ford Fusion
- 2012Final model year of the original 2006-body Fusion before the all-new CD4 redesign for 2013.
2012 Ford Fusion fluids: common questions
What transmission fluid does a 2012 Ford Fusion take?
- 6-speed automatic (6F35 on 4-cyl/V6 gas; hybrid uses Ford's own eCVT-style hybrid transaxle). Exact drain-and-fill quart figures for the 2012-specific units were not independently confirmed.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure.
What coolant does a 2012 Ford Fusion use?
- Motorcraft Orange (Long-Life) coolant, pre-mixed 50/50.
What brake fluid does a 2012 Ford Fusion take?
- DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid (verify against your cap).
Sources
- Wikipedia, Ford Fusion (Americas), first-generation 2010 refresh engine table
- Motor Trend, 2012 Ford Fusion Expert Review (engine lineup, MPG)
- Edmunds, Used 2012 Ford Fusion Specs & Features
- AMSOIL lookup, 2012 Ford Fusion 2.5L/3.0L/3.5L oil capacity & viscosity
- NHTSA recall 15V-340, power steering control module
- AutoZone / WiperBladesUSA, 2012 Ford Fusion wiper blade sizes
- OEM Parts Online, Motorcraft FP-67 cabin air filter (2010-2012 Fusion/Milan/MKZ)
- AutoZone, 2012 Ford Fusion battery (Group 96R)