Ford Ranger Oil Type and Capacity by Year
We've checked 2 Ranger model-year and engine combinations from 2023 to 2024 against Ford's own documents. All of them call for SAE 5W-30 oil. Oil capacity also varies by engine, so find your year and engine in the table below.
Ranger oil by year and engine
| Year | Engine | Viscosity | Oil specification | Capacity with filter | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.3L EcoBoost | 5W-30 | Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 | 6.0 quarts | 2024 2.3L EcoBoost specs Owner's manual |
| 2023 | 2.3L EcoBoost | 5W-30 | Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 | 6.2 quarts | 2023 2.3L EcoBoost specs Owner's manual |
Every row links to a page that cites the manufacturer document and page numbers it comes from. Values are shown as the manufacturer prints them.
What changed between years
- 2.3L EcoBoost: the manual's listed capacity with filter changed from 6.2 quarts in 2023 to 6.0 quarts in 2024.
Compared between the years listed above for the same engine code, using each year's cited manual.
Ford Ranger oil FAQs
What oil does a Ford Ranger take?
All 2 combinations above call for SAE 5W-30. The 2024 2.3L EcoBoost calls for SAE 5W-30 meeting Ford WSS-M2C961-A1.
How much oil does a Ford Ranger hold?
The 2024 2.3L EcoBoost holds 6.0 quarts with the filter. Other years and engines differ; see the capacity column above.
How do I know which engine my Ranger has?
Check the engine listed in your owner's manual or on the under-hood emissions label, or decode your VIN. See how to find your engine code.