Ford Fusion Check Level & Add Engine Oil
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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 to 2020.
What you will need
- Engine Oil (SAE 5W-20)
- Funnel
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.
Insert the dipstick back into 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.
To add engine oil, open the oil cap by turning it counterclockwise.
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.
Recheck the oil level by repeating procedures 3-5 again.
Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Ford.
Two different oil warnings, two different responses
The yellow or amber oil can symbol, usually alongside a message asking you to check the oil level, means the level sensor has seen the oil drop. Topping up is exactly the right response and this guide covers it.
The red oil pressure warning is a different thing entirely and must never be treated as a top up. It means the engine is not receiving oil at pressure, which can be a failed pump, a blocked pickup or worn bearings. Adding oil to a system that is not circulating it will not help. Switch the engine off as soon as you are somewhere safe and have it looked at, because the damage from running an engine without oil pressure is measured in minutes rather than miles.
