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3.5 EcoBoost Oil Capacity by Year

Many mainstream 3.5L EcoBoost truck and SUV applications use 6.0 qt with filter. Check the exact year and vehicle setup before filling, especially for hybrid, Raptor, or other special variants. Use the table and finder below to match the exact year and application before refilling.

Typical fill

6 qt

2011-2020

Range

6 qt

with filter

Recommended oil

Ford WSS-M2C946-B1 / later equivalent where listed

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Oil capacity with filter

6qt5.7 L

Later Ford 3.5L EcoBoost manuals continue to show 6.0 qt with filter. Verify hybrid and high-output variants by the exact owner manual before filling.

Oil Capacity by Year and Application

All numbers below are with a new oil filter.

2011-2020F-150 / Expedition / Navigator 3.5L EcoBoost (non-hybrid mainstream applications)6 qt5.7 LFord WSS-M2C946-B1 / later equivalent where listed
2021-2026F-150 / Expedition / Navigator 3.5L EcoBoost (non-hybrid mainstream applications)6 qt5.7 LFord WSS-M2C961-A1 / WSS-M2C963-A1 cold-climate alternative

Who This Covers

This page is for F-150 / Expedition / Navigator 3.5L EcoBoost (non-hybrid mainstream applications) and similar vehicles using the same engine family. Before adding oil, match the exact year and application in the table below.

Why Your Number May Differ

3.5 EcoBoost oil capacity is not always one fixed number. It can change by model year, vehicle setup, and oil-pan configuration, so use the row that matches your vehicle before refilling.

warningBefore You Fill
Add about 0.5 qt less than the listed capacity first, start the engine briefly, wait a few minutes, then verify with the dipstick and top off gradually. Do not rely on a generic engine answer if your vehicle is a different series, chassis-cab, medium-duty, or special-package configuration.

Common Questions

How many quarts does a 3.5 EcoBoost take?

3.5 EcoBoost takes 6 qt with a new oil filter. For many applications, 6 qt is the starting point for 2011-2020 F-150 / Expedition / Navigator 3.5L EcoBoost (non-hybrid mainstream applications).

Does 3.5 EcoBoost oil capacity include the filter?

Yes. The capacity values on this page include a new oil filter, which is the number normally used during a full oil change.

What oil does a 3.5 EcoBoost use?

3.5 EcoBoost commonly uses 5W-30 / 5W-30; 0W-30 for extreme cold where listed. Match the recommended oil shown for your exact row and confirm it against your owner manual or oil cap.

Why do 3.5 EcoBoost oil capacity numbers differ?

Oil capacity can change by model year, vehicle application, oil pan, emissions package, and whether the source is listing a with-filter service fill.

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Based on Ford owner-manual engine-oil capacity pages for 3.5L EcoBoost applications, including F-150-era service tables.. Check your owner manual before service to confirm the exact vehicle setup.