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 Fusion HybridFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | Gas/Electric | 4.40 OZS. | 0.13 L | YN-32 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.38 LBS. | 0.62 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Automatic CVT Trans | 4.28 QTS. | 4.05 L | MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV | Transmission filled for life. The correct transaxle fill level is to the bottom of the fill plug, which is the upper plug. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Clutch Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 2.5L Eng | 9.30 PTS. | 4.4 L | MOTORCRAFT Specialty Green Engine Coolant (dark green-colored) or MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant (US) | Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 2.5L Eng | w/Filter | 5.30 QTS. | 5.01 L | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD specification WSS-M2C945-A and the API certification mark. | S |
| Fuel Tank | FWD | 17.50 GALS. | 66.24 L | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 3.00 QTS. | 2.83 L | MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-90 API GL-4 Gear Oil | Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission within 3/8 inch (10mm) of the bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. | S | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | Power Transfer Unit | 12.00 OZS. | 0.35 L | MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant | The Power Transfer Unit is lubricated for life with synthetic lube. Lubricant levels are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Replace Power Transfer Unit lubricant with specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water. | 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.
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