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Ford C-Max Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Ford C-Max. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

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2018 Ford C-Max: 5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — YN-32

Generation	Years	Top spec
2018	2018	5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — YN-32
2017	2017	5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — YN-32
2016	2016	5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — YN-32

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Quick Answer:2018 Ford C-Max: 5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — YN-32

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2018):5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — YN-32

Air Cond Refrigerant (2018):1.63 LBS. (0.73 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2018):4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.

Brake Fluid (2018):— 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.

Engine Coolant (2018):8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Engine Oil (2018):4.10 QTS. (3.88 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: Use SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement.

Fuel Tank (2018):14.00 GALS. (52.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2018):— MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2017):5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — YN-32

Air Cond Refrigerant (2017):1.63 LBS. (0.73 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2017):4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.

Brake Fluid (2017):— 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.

Engine Coolant ( Energi S E, Energi Titanium) (2017):8.80 QTS. (8.32 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Inverter System Controller Coolant: 1.1 qts. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Engine Oil (2017):4.10 QTS. (3.88 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: Use SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement.

Fuel Tank (2017):14.00 GALS. (52.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2017):— MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Engine Coolant ( Hybrid S E, Hybrid Titanium) (2017):8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2016):5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — YN-32

Air Cond Refrigerant (2016):1.63 LBS. (0.73 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2016):4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.

Brake Fluid (2016):— 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.

Engine Coolant ( Energi S E L) (2016):8.80 QTS. (8.32 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Inverter System Controller Coolant: 1.1 qts. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Engine Oil (2016):4.10 QTS. (3.88 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: Use SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement.

Fuel Tank ( Energi S E L) (2016):14.00 GALS. (52.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2016):— MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Engine Coolant ( Hybrid S E, Hybrid S E L) (2016):8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Fuel Tank ( Hybrid S E, Hybrid S E L) (2016):13.50 GALS. (51.1 L)

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2015):5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — YN-32

Air Cond Refrigerant (2015):1.63 LBS. (0.73 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2015):5.71 QTS. (5.4 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.

Brake Fluid (2015):— 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.

Engine Coolant ( Energi S E L) (2015):8.70 QTS. (8.23 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Engine Oil (2015):4.10 QTS. (3.88 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: Use SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement.

Fuel Tank ( Energi S E L) (2015):14.00 GALS. (52.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2015):— MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Engine Coolant ( Hybrid S E, Hybrid S E L) (2015):8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Fuel Tank ( Hybrid S E, Hybrid S E L) (2015):13.50 GALS. (51.1 L)

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Air Cond Compressor Oil5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — YN-32

Air Cond Refrigerant1.63 LBS. (0.73 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.

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.

Engine Coolant8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Engine Oil4.10 QTS. (3.88 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: Use SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement.

Fuel Tank14.00 GALS. (52.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid— MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Notes

→Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.
→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.
→Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
→Use SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement.
→Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

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2017

2017Open 2017 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — YN-32

Air Cond Refrigerant1.63 LBS. (0.73 KG) — R-134a

Engine Coolant (Energi SE,Energi Titanium)8.80 QTS. (8.32 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Inverter System Controller Coolant: 1.1 qts. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Engine Oil4.10 QTS. (3.88 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: Use SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement.

Fuel Tank14.00 GALS. (52.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid— MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Engine Coolant (Hybrid SE,Hybrid Titanium)8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Notes

→Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.
→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.
→Inverter System Controller Coolant: 1.1 qts. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
→Use SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement.
→Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
→Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

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2016

2016Open 2016 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — YN-32

Air Cond Refrigerant1.63 LBS. (0.73 KG) — R-134a

Engine Coolant (Energi SEL)8.80 QTS. (8.32 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Inverter System Controller Coolant: 1.1 qts. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Engine Oil4.10 QTS. (3.88 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: Use SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement.

Fuel Tank (Energi SEL)14.00 GALS. (52.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid— MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Engine Coolant (Hybrid SE,Hybrid SEL)8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Fuel Tank (Hybrid SE,Hybrid SEL)13.50 GALS. (51.1 L)

Notes

→Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.
→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.
→Inverter System Controller Coolant: 1.1 qts. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
→Use SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement.
→Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
→Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

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2015

2015Open 2015 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — YN-32

Air Cond Refrigerant1.63 LBS. (0.73 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid5.71 QTS. (5.4 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.

Engine Coolant (Energi SEL)8.70 QTS. (8.23 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Engine Oil4.10 QTS. (3.88 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: Use SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement.

Fuel Tank (Energi SEL)14.00 GALS. (52.99 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid— MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

Engine Coolant (Hybrid SE,Hybrid SEL)8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Fuel Tank (Hybrid SE,Hybrid SEL)13.50 GALS. (51.1 L)

Notes

→Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.
→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.
→Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
→Use SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement.
→Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

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Where is this data from?: Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What fluid capacities does a Ford C-Max use?: 2018 Ford C-Max: 5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — YN-32
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Ford C-Max?: Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.

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