Complete Oil Specifications
Ford’s owner’s manual for the 2023 Transit with the 3.5L 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-500S 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 Transit’s Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor determines when to change the engine oil based on how the vehicle is used. The manual’s guideline examples are 7,500-10,000 mi (12,000-16,000 km) for normal use, 5,000-7,500 mi (8,000-12,000 km) for severe use and 3,000-5,000 mi (4,800-8,000 km) for extreme use, and it says not to exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
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 2023 Ford Transit 3.5L 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-500S.
How often should I change the oil? When the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor says so, and never more than one year or 10,000 miles apart.