2013–2020 CD4 (second generation)
2013–2020 Ford Fusion Fluid Types and Capacities
Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2013–2020 Ford Fusion takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 6F35 6-speed automatic (all gas engines): total fill ~9.0 qt; a drain-and-refill takes noticeably less. Hybrid/Energi use Ford's eCVT-style hybrid transaxle, sealed, no scheduled fluid change.. Coolant: Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant. Gas engines: ~8.8 qt (8.4 L). Hybrid/Energi: separate engine and inverter coolant loops..
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2013–2020 Ford Fusion fluid guide
High confidence| System | Fluid type & capacity |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant. Gas engines: ~8.8 qt (8.4 L). Hybrid/Energi: separate engine and inverter coolant loops. |
| Transmission | 6F35 6-speed automatic (all gas engines): total fill ~9.0 qt; a drain-and-refill takes noticeably less. Hybrid/Energi use Ford's eCVT-style hybrid transaxle, sealed, no scheduled fluid change. |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 LV (low-viscosity) brake fluid |
| Power steering | None (electric power-assisted steering) |
Plain washer fluid; no special spec
Which Ford Fusion model years does this cover?
These fluids specifications apply to every Ford Fusion built from 2013 through 2020 — the CD4 (second generation), 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 2013–2020 Ford Fusion
- 2013All-new CD4-platform generation launches; MyFord Touch standard on upper trims; 1.6L EcoBoost and 2.0L EcoBoost debut alongside the base 2.5L; Hybrid and plug-in Energi added.
- 20141.5L EcoBoost replaces the 1.6L EcoBoost mid-cycle.
- 2015Standard rearview camera added across the lineup (gas, hybrid, and Energi plug-in); manual transmission dropped mid-year for the SE trim.
- 2016MyFord Touch continues for its final year ahead of 2017's Sync 3 switch; minor trim and feature shuffles only.
- 2017Mid-cycle facelift: new front/rear fascias, Sync 3 replaces MyFord Touch, revised twin-scroll 2.0L EcoBoost, and the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Sport (AWD-only) returns to the lineup.
- 2018Carryover year between the 2017 facelift and 2019's Ford Co-Pilot360 update; S/SE/SEL/Titanium/Sport lineup unchanged.
- 2019Ford Co-Pilot360 safety suite (automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot/rear-cross-traffic warning, automatic high beams, auto wipers) becomes standard; Platinum trim dropped, SEL added, Hybrid no longer offered in base S trim, Energi's EV range rises from 22 to 25 miles.
- 2020Final US model year, Sport trim and 2.7L V6 discontinued for 2020; Ford ends Fusion production for the US market after this year.
2013–2020 Ford Fusion fluids: common questions
What transmission fluid does a 2013–2020 Ford Fusion take?
- 6F35 6-speed automatic (all gas engines): total fill ~9.0 qt; a drain-and-refill takes noticeably less. Hybrid/Energi use Ford's eCVT-style hybrid transaxle, sealed, no scheduled fluid change.. 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 2013–2020 Ford Fusion use?
- Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant. Gas engines: ~8.8 qt (8.4 L). Hybrid/Energi: separate engine and inverter coolant loops..
What brake fluid does a 2013–2020 Ford Fusion take?
- DOT 4 LV (low-viscosity) brake fluid.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Ford Fusion (Americas), second-generation engine table and recall summary
- AMSOIL lookup, 2013-2018 Ford Fusion oil capacity & viscosity by engine code
- Ford dealer service content, Fusion capacities & specifications (6F35 ATF, coolant, brake fluid)
- NHTSA recall 12V-551, 1.6L EcoBoost engine/cooling fire risk
- NHTSA recall 17V-209 / 17S09, 1.6L EcoBoost coolant level sensor
- NHTSA recall 19V-362 / 19S16, shift cable bushing
- NHTSA recall 22V-413 / 22S43, shift cable bushing (expanded)
- NHTSA recall 19V-632 / 19S26, steering gear motor bolt corrosion
- NHTSA recall 20V-177 / 20S15, door latch
- Edmunds, 2013 Ford Fusion Specs & Features (fuel tank, curb weight)
- Ford Fusion bolt pattern / lug torque guide