--- title: "Ford Fusion Transmission Fluid & Coolant" description: "How the Ford Fusion fluids specification changed from 2012 to 2020, compared generation by generation. Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 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.." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/fluids" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 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. ## Has the Ford Fusion fluids specification changed by year? | Model years | Transmission | Coolant | Brake | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2013-2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/fluids) | 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](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/fluids) | 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) | ## 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. - [2013-2020 Ford Fusion Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/fluids) - [2012 Ford Fusion Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/fluids) ## 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Americas)) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2013-2018 Ford Fusion oil capacity & viscosity by engine code](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/ford/fusion/) - [Ford dealer service content, Fusion capacities & specifications (6F35 ATF, coolant, brake fluid)](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?variantid=2973) - [NHTSA recall 12V-551, 1.6L EcoBoost engine/cooling fire risk](https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/In-Gear/2012/1202/Ford-recalls-89-000-Escapes-Fusions-for-fire-risk) - [NHTSA recall 17V-209 / 17S09, 1.6L EcoBoost coolant level sensor](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V209-3326.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 19V-362 / 19S16, shift cable bushing](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCMN-19V362-9180.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 22V-413 / 22S43, shift cable bushing (expanded)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22V413-2380.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 19V-632 / 19S26, steering gear motor bolt corrosion](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCLRPT-19V632-3962.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 20V-177 / 20S15, door latch](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V177-3275.PDF) - [Edmunds, 2013 Ford Fusion Specs & Features (fuel tank, curb weight)](https://www.edmunds.com/ford/fusion/2013/features-specs/) - [Ford Fusion bolt pattern / lug torque guide](https://www.kipardoracing.com/ford-fusion-bolt-pattern-guide-2006-2020-wheel-sizes-offset-compatibility-fitment-specs/) ## Find your exact Fusion - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012) More Ford Fusion guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/brakes) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.