A Ford 4.2-liter gas engine typically requires about 5 quarts (or approximately 4.7 liters) of oil when using a standard oil filter. If you're replacing the oil filter as well, you might need to add an additional half quart, bringing the total to around 5.5 quarts. Always check the owner's manual for the most accurate specifications and recommendations for your specific vehicle.
Our 0811 used to take 13 litres, then top up about 1 litre as the filter primed..
According to the 2003 Ford Taurus owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.0 litre " Vulcan " V6 engine and its flex fuel version take ( 4.5 U.S. quarts ) The 3.0 litre " Duratec " V6 engine takes ( 5.5 U.S. quarts )
According to the 2006 Ford Expedition Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 5.4 litre 3V engine takes ( 7.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil )
According to my Chilton's Auto Repair Manual : For the 1991 Ford Tempo , 2.3 litre four cylinder engine : ( 5.0 US. quarts with engine oil filter change )
According to the 2005 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 2.3 litre four cylinder engine takes ( 4.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 ) The 3.0 litre V6 engine takes ( 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 ) The 4.0 litre V6 engine takes ( 5.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )
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According to the 2001 Ford Escape Owner Guide : For the 3.0 litre " Duratec " DOHC , V6 engine : With engine oil filter change : ( 5.2 litres / 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil )
According to the 1999 Ford Ranger Owner Guide ( 5W-30 ) With engine oil filter change : The 2.5 litre four cylinder engine and the 3.0 litre V6 engine take ( 4.3 litres / 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 ) The 4.0 litre V6 engine takes ( 4.7 litres / 5.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )
On a 2004 Ford Explorer , according to the Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : 4.0 litre SOHC V6 ( 5.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 engine oil ) 4.6 litre V8 ( 6.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil )
According to the 2008 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : For the 3.0 litre V6 engine : With engine oil filter change : ( 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil )
According to the 2008 Ford F-150 Owner Guide ( 5W-20 ) With engine oil filter change : The 4.2 litre V6 and the 4.6 litre V8 engines take ( 6.0 U.S. quarts ) The 5.4 litre V8 engine takes ( 7.0 quarts ) * of 5W-20 *
According to the 2003 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.0 litre " Vulcan " V6 and it's flex fuel version take ( 4.25 litres ) The 3.0 litre " Duratec " DOHC , V6 engine takes ( 5.2 litres )