Last reviewed: March 28, 2026
2024 Ford Explorer Oil Type & Fluid Specs
Oil Filter Part Numbers
Complete Fluid Specifications
Oil Requirements for the 2024 Ford Explorer
The 2024 Ford Explorer with the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-Cylinder uses 0W-20 full synthetic oil. Ford has standardized on 0W-20 for most of its car and crossover lineup in recent years, moving away from the 5W-20 that was common in the 2010s. This shift reflects both tighter engine tolerances and the push for better fuel economy numbers.
You'll need 5.7 quarts with a new filter. Ford's Motorcraft filters are solid OEM options, but the FRAM PH7317 is a widely available aftermarket alternative. Ford uses the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor to calculate your change interval — it typically lands around 10,000 miles under mixed driving conditions.
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Sources & Methodology
- 2024 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual — Fluid specifications section
- American Petroleum Institute (API) — Oil certification standards
- FRAM, Mobil 1, Bosch — Oil filter cross-reference catalogs
Data last verified: March 28, 2026
2024 Ford Explorer — Common Questions
The 2024 Ford Explorer with the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-Cylinder engine takes 0W-20 Full Synthetic oil meeting API SP specifications. You'll need 5.7 quarts with a new filter.
Ford recommends oil changes every 10,000 miles or 12 months for the 2024 Explorer, whichever comes first. If you frequently drive in severe conditions — lots of short trips, stop-and-go traffic, towing, extreme temperatures, or dusty roads — consider shortening that interval to 5,000 miles.
Ford specifies full synthetic oil for the 2024 Explorer. While using conventional oil in an emergency won't immediately damage your engine, it doesn't meet the same performance standards that your engine was designed around. Synthetic oil provides better protection at temperature extremes, lasts longer between changes, and reduces internal engine friction. For the relatively small price difference ($10–$15 more per oil change), stick with synthetic — your engine will thank you.
The OEM oil filter part number for the 2024 Ford Explorer is FL-910S. Compatible aftermarket filters include the FRAM PH7317, Mobil 1 M1-110A, and Bosch 3323. Any of these will work well — the key is to always replace the filter with every oil change and to make sure the gasket on the old filter comes off cleanly when you remove it.