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2015 Ford ExplorerOil Type & Capacity
OEM spec from the factory service manual for the Base, 2.0L Eng VIN 9 variant.
Quick Answer
Oil Type
$MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
Capacity (w/ Filter)
5.70 QTS.
5.39 L
Variant
Base, 2.0L Eng VIN 9
Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specification. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty.
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The oil spec is above. This opens the fluids section of the 2015 Ford Explorer Base, 2.0L Eng VIN 9 factory book.
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- What type of oil does a 2015 Ford Explorer take?
- The 2015 Ford Explorer requires MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. The exact spec may vary slightly by engine variant — this page shows the OEM recommendation for the Base, 2.0L Eng VIN 9 configuration.
- How much oil does a 2015 Ford Explorer need?
- The 2015 Ford Explorer takes 5.70 QTS. (5.39 L) of engine oil with the filter replaced.
- Can I use synthetic oil in my 2015 Ford Explorer?
- Yes — synthetic oil that meets the MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil specification is acceptable and often preferred for better protection and longer change intervals.
- What happens if I use the wrong oil in my 2015 Ford Explorer?
- Using oil that does not meet the MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil specification can reduce engine protection, increase wear, and potentially void warranty coverage. Always use oil that meets the OEM spec.