Ford Fusion · 2012–2020
Ford Fusion Fluid Types and Capacities
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Ford Fusion fluids specification changed by year?
| Model years | Transmission | Coolant | Brake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2020 | 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. | Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant. Gas engines: ~8.8 qt (8.4 L). Hybrid/Energi: separate engine and inverter coolant loops. | DOT 4 LV (low-viscosity) brake fluid |
| 2012–2012 | 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. | Motorcraft Orange (Long-Life) coolant, pre-mixed 50/50 | DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid (verify against your cap) |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The fluids on a Ford Fusion is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
Ford Fusion fluids: common questions
What transmission fluid does a 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 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 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
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