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.
2016 Ford Flex SEFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 9.50 OZS. | 0.28 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 3.5L Eng | w/Eco Boost Engine | 2.45 LBS. | 1.11 KG | R-134a | The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under high pressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury. | S |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 3.5L Eng | w/o Eco Boost Engine | 2.31 LBS. | 1.04 KG | R-134a | The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under high pressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury. | S |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD 6F50 | 10.90 QTS. | 10.31 L | MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV | Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent. | Ford recommends using Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 3.5L Eng | w/Eco Boost Engine | 13.70 QTS. | 12.96 L | MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted | Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary. | S |
| Engine Coolant | 3.5L Eng | w/o Eco Boost Engine | 13.20 QTS. | 12.49 L | MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted | Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary. | S |
| Engine Oil | 3.5L Eng | w/Filter,w/Eco Boost Engine | 6.00 QTS. | 5.67 L | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or Optional: MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | S | |
| Engine Oil | 3.5L Eng | w/Filter,w/o Eco Boost Engine | 6.00 QTS. | 5.67 L | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or Optional: MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 18.60 GALS. | 70.4 L | S | ||||
| Transfer Case Fluid | Power Transfer Unit | 18.00 OZS. | 0.53 L | MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
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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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