Factory manual oil type & capacity for the Ford Special Service Police Sedan. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.
Last updated: 2026-05-12 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team
2015-2018 Ford Special Service Police Sedan uses 5.70 QTS. (5.39 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil Note: The engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API certification mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use oils labeled as API SN unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of your vehicle’s engine and emissions system..
| Generation | Years | Top spec |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-2018 | 2015-2018 | 5.70 QTS. (5.39 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil Note: The engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API certification mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use oils labeled as API SN unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of your vehicle’s engine and emissions system. |
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2015-2018 Ford Special Service Police Sedan uses 5.70 QTS. (5.39 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil Note: The engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API certification mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use oils labeled as API SN unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of your vehicle’s engine and emissions system..
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Using the wrong viscosity risks engine wear and warranty issues. The factory spec is 5W-30.
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Low-profile pan for easy oil collection and disposal.
Adjustable or size-specific wrench to remove stuck filters.
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Written by AllOEMManuals Editorial Team. Reviewed by ASE-certified technicians and updated with factory-reference checks for fitment-sensitive steps.
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Last updated: 2026-05-12