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2023 Ford Explorer Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2023 (2023).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil (2.3L Eng)
5.90 OZS. (0.17 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 10R60)
13.09 QTS. (12.38 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV Note: Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Brake Fluid
— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent. Note: Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
Differential Gear Oil (2.3L Eng,4WD)
1.70 QTS. (1.6 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant
Differential Gear Oil (4WD)
0.60 QTS. (0.56 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
Engine Coolant (2.3L Eng)
15.20 QTS. (14.38 L) — MOTORCRAFT Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Oil (2.3L Eng)
5.20 QTS. (4.92 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.
Transfer Case Fluid
1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV
Differential Gear Oil (2.3L Eng,RWD)
1.90 QTS. (1.79 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant
Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.3L Eng,Gas/Ethanol)
3.50 OZS. (0.1 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35
Differential Gear Oil (3.3L Eng)
1.70 QTS. (1.6 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant
Engine Coolant (3.3L Eng,Gas/Ethanol)
15.20 QTS. (14.38 L) — MOTORCRAFT Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Oil (3.3L Eng)
6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.
Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.0L Eng)
3.50 OZS. (0.1 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35
Differential Gear Oil (3.0L Eng)
1.90 QTS. (1.79 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant
Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng)
16.40 QTS. (15.52 L) — MOTORCRAFT Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Oil (3.0L Eng)
6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.
Notes
- →Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
- →Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
- →To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
- →To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2023 Ford Explorer?
- The 2023 Ford Explorer fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil (2.3L Eng): 5.90 OZS. (0.17 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 10R60): 13.09 QTS. (12.38 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV Note: Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes., Brake Fluid: — MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent. Note: Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir., Differential Gear Oil (2.3L Eng,4WD): 1.70 QTS. (1.6 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant, Differential Gear Oil (4WD): 0.60 QTS. (0.56 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Engine Coolant (2.3L Eng): 15.20 QTS. (14.38 L) — MOTORCRAFT Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant, Engine Oil (2.3L Eng): 5.20 QTS. (4.92 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil., Transfer Case Fluid: 1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV, Differential Gear Oil (2.3L Eng,RWD): 1.90 QTS. (1.79 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant, Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.3L Eng,Gas/Ethanol): 3.50 OZS. (0.1 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35, Differential Gear Oil (3.3L Eng): 1.70 QTS. (1.6 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant, Engine Coolant (3.3L Eng,Gas/Ethanol): 15.20 QTS. (14.38 L) — MOTORCRAFT Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant, Engine Oil (3.3L Eng): 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil., Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.0L Eng): 3.50 OZS. (0.1 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35, Differential Gear Oil (3.0L Eng): 1.90 QTS. (1.79 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant, Engine Coolant (3.0L Eng): 16.40 QTS. (15.52 L) — MOTORCRAFT Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant, Engine Oil (3.0L Eng): 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil..
- How much engine oil does a 2023 Ford Explorer take?
- The 2023 Ford Explorer takes 5.90 OZS. (0.17 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35.