Complete Oil Specifications
Ford’s owner’s manual for the 2024 Ranger with the 2.3L EcoBoost engine recommends Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C961-A1. If Motorcraft oil isn’t available, use an SAE 5W-30 oil that shows the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. Engine oil capacity is 6.0 qt (5.7 L) including the oil filter.
Oil Filter
Ford lists the Motorcraft FL-910-S engine oil filter. If it isn’t available, use a filter that meets SAE/USCAR-36.
Extreme Cold
Where ambient temperatures reach -22°F (-30°C) or below, Ford recommends Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30 (WSS-M2C963-A1) for better cold starting.
When to Change the Oil
The Ranger’s Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor shows a message in the instrument cluster display at the proper oil change interval. The manual says this interval may be up to one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km), and that when the oil change message appears you should change the oil within two weeks or 500 mi (800 km).
What We Couldn’t Confirm
- Capacity without the filter and drain plug torque. Neither appears in the owner’s manual.
FAQs
What oil does a 2024 Ford Ranger 2.3L EcoBoost take? SAE 5W-30 meeting Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 (Motorcraft recommended), or an API-certified SAE 5W-30.
How much oil does it hold? 6.0 qt (5.7 L) including the filter.
What oil filter does it use? Motorcraft FL-910-S.
How often should I change the oil? When the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor message appears (within two weeks or 500 miles); Ford says the interval may be up to one year or 10,000 miles.