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title: "2012 Ford Fusion Transmission Fluid & Coolant"
description: "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."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/fluids"
updated: "2026-08-21"
---

# 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.

## 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) |

Note: 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.

- [2012 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012)

## What changed during the 2012 Ford Fusion

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Final 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Americas))
- [Motor Trend, 2012 Ford Fusion Expert Review (engine lineup, MPG)](https://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012)
- [Edmunds, Used 2012 Ford Fusion Specs & Features](https://www.edmunds.com/ford/fusion/2012/features-specs/)
- [AMSOIL lookup, 2012 Ford Fusion 2.5L/3.0L/3.5L oil capacity & viscosity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/ford/fusion/)
- [NHTSA recall 15V-340, power steering control module](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2015/RCLRPT-15V340-7526.PDF)
- [AutoZone / WiperBladesUSA, 2012 Ford Fusion wiper blade sizes](https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tune-up-and-routine-maintenance/wiper-blade-windshield/ford/fusion/2012)
- [OEM Parts Online, Motorcraft FP-67 cabin air filter (2010-2012 Fusion/Milan/MKZ)](https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-motorcraft-cabin-air-filter-fp67)
- [AutoZone, 2012 Ford Fusion battery (Group 96R)](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/ford/fusion/2012)

## Other Ford Fusion generations

- [2013-2020 Ford Fusion fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/fluids)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/fluids).

## More for the 2012 Ford Fusion

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/brakes)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.