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Ford Fusion Check Level & Add Engine Oil

⌂ » Vehicles » Ford » Fusion » 2013–2020

Posted onJan 26, 2022Oct 27, 2022 Updated onOct 27, 2022

Is the oil pressure warning light displayed on your Ford Fusion dashboard? Learn how to fix the problem by checking the oil level and adding engine oil to your vehicle. This guide is a step-by-step procedure for checking the oil level and adding engine oil on a Ford Fusion 2013-2020.

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Procedure

Open the hood. Pull the hood release under the dashboard and unlock the hood latch on the vehicle’s front. Then pull the hood up and set the hood strut to hold the hood. If you need help with this step, follow these procedures for opening the hood.


Locate the oil cap and dipstick in the middle of the engine compartment.
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Pull the dipstick out and wipe it clean.Wiping the oil dipstick with cloth.


Insert the dipstick back into the engine.Inserting the oil dipstick back to the engine.


Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level on the tip of the dipstick. The two dots indicates the maximum and minimum.Checking the level of the engine oil.


To add engine oil, open the oil cap by turning it counterclockwise.
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Pour the engine oil recommended by the vehicle’s manufacturer. In most cases, 5W20 or 5W-30 full synthetic. Use a funnel to prevent the oil from spilling.

Place the oil cap back and turn it clockwise to tighten.Closing the oil cap.


Recheck the oil level by repeating procedures 3-5 again.

We hope you find the Ford Fusion Check Level & Add Engine Oil guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Ford.

Author

  • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified
    Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

    Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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