Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Ford Focus ElectricFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | Electric | 5.20 OZS. | 0.15 L | POE YN-32 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.12 LBS. | 0.5 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 1.90 QTS. | 1.79 L | MOTORCRAFT Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid | Automatic Transmission that requires MOTORCRAFT Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid Should only use MOTORCRAFT Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid. Service refill capacity is determined by filling the Transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid | Fill to line on reservoir. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 5.30 QTS. | 5.01 L | MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant | Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 4.50 QTS. | 4.25 L | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 12.40 GALS. | 46.93 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.01 QTS. | 1.9 L | MOTORCRAFT Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid XT-11-QDC | Service refill capacity is determined by filling the Transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | S | ||||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.