🔧 Fusion - Engine Oil & Oil Filter Change

You’ll drain the old engine oil, replace the oil filter, then refill with the correct 0W-20 oil. This keeps your Fusion’s engine lubricated and helps prevent wear and sludge buildup.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.8-1.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Let the engine cool 20-30 minutes to avoid burns.
• ⚠️ Hybrid precaution: make sure the car is fully OFF (no “Ready to Drive” light) so the engine can’t auto-start.
• ⚠️ Chock the rear wheels and support the car on jack stands before going underneath.
• ⚠️ Keep the key/fob away from the car while you work to prevent accidental wake-up/remote start.
• ⚠️ Clean up spills immediately—oil is slippery and flammable.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Wheel chocks
• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves
• Drain pan (7-quart minimum)
• 15mm socket
• 3/8" drive ratchet
• 3/8" drive torque wrench (10-80 Nm range)
• Oil filter wrench (cap or strap type)
• Funnel
• Trim clip remover
• 7mm socket
• Shop rags

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine oil (0W-20 full synthetic, Ford spec) - Qty: 6 quarts
• Engine oil filter - Qty: 1
• Drain plug gasket/washer - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• 🅿️ Park on level ground, shift to Park, and set the parking brake.
• 🧱 Chock the rear wheels.
• 🔑 Turn the car fully OFF and keep the key/fob at least 15 feet away.
• 📏 Jack up the front and place the car securely on jack stands at the front lift points.
• 🧠 Find the oil life reset in the cluster menu now so it’s easy later: Settings > Vehicle > Oil Life Reset (wording may vary slightly).

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Remove the lower splash shield (if equipped)

• Use a floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum) and jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum) to safely support the front of the car.
• Use a 7mm socket and 3/8" drive ratchet to remove the small screws.
• Use a trim clip remover to pop out any plastic push-clips (a trim clip remover is a forked tool that lifts clips without breaking them).
• Set the shield and fasteners aside in the order you removed them.

Step 2: Drain the old engine oil

• Place the drain pan (7-quart minimum) under the oil pan drain plug.
• Use a 15mm socket with a 3/8" drive ratchet to loosen and remove the drain plug.
• Let the oil drain until it slows to an occasional drip (usually 5-10 minutes).
• Wipe the drain plug clean with shop rags and replace the drain plug gasket/washer if your plug uses one.

Step 3: Reinstall and torque the drain plug

• Thread the drain plug in by hand first to avoid cross-threading.
• Use a 3/8" drive torque wrench (10-80 Nm range) with a 15mm socket to tighten the drain plug: Torque to 28 Nm (21 ft-lbs).
• Do not overtighten the oil pan.

Step 4: Remove the old oil filter

• Slide the drain pan (7-quart minimum) under the oil filter area (some oil will spill).
• Use an oil filter wrench (cap or strap type) to loosen the oil filter, then spin it off by hand.
• Make sure the old rubber gasket comes off with the filter (it can stick to the engine).
• Wipe the sealing surface clean with shop rags.

Step 5: Install the new oil filter

• Put on nitrile gloves.
• Apply a thin film of fresh oil to the new filter’s rubber gasket using a finger.
• Spin the new filter on by hand until the gasket touches, then tighten 3/4 turn more by hand.
• If you prefer using a torque wrench and your filter wrench supports it, tighten to: Torque to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs).

Step 6: Reinstall the splash shield (if removed)

• Reposition the shield.
• Use the trim clip remover to align clips, then push them fully in by hand.
• Use a 7mm socket with a 3/8" drive ratchet to reinstall the screws snugly.

Step 7: Refill with new oil

• Open the hood and remove the oil fill cap.
• Insert a funnel and add 5.5 quarts of 0W-20 full synthetic, Ford spec to start (it’s safer to sneak up on the full mark).
• Reinstall the oil fill cap.

Step 8: Start, check for leaks, and verify oil level

• Start the car and let it run 30-60 seconds.
• Turn it OFF and wait 5 minutes for oil to drain back into the pan.
• Check underneath for leaks at the drain plug and oil filter.
• Use the dipstick to check the level, then add oil in small amounts (about 0.25 quart at a time) until it’s at the full mark (do not overfill).

Step 9: Reset the oil life monitor

• Turn ignition ON (engine can be OFF).
• Use steering wheel controls to navigate: Settings > Vehicle > Oil Life Reset.
• Select Reset and confirm until it shows 100%.

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✅ After Repair

• 🧾 Recheck the dipstick the next morning (cold engine) and top off if needed.
• 🔍 Look under the car after your first short drive for any fresh drips.
• ♻️ Pour used oil into a sealed container and take it (and the filter) to an oil recycling drop-off.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $120-$220 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $40-$80 (parts only)

You Save: $80-$140 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.8-1.2 hours.

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