Quick answer: Oil & Filter Change on a 2013–2018 Ford C-Max is rated Moderate and takes about 30-60 minutes. You'll need 4 tools for this job, and parts cost about $57. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
Oil spec
2.0L Atkinson hybrid
Capacity 4.5 qt with filter Viscosity 0W-20 (alt: 5W-20) Spec Ford WSS-M2C947-A
| Part Name |
Part Number |
Price |
Buy |
| Engine Oil (0W-20) |
— |
$45.00 |
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| Engine oil filter for 2013-2018 Ford C-Max; verify engine and VIN fitment |
— |
$12.00 |
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| New drain-plug washer or O-ring when the service procedure requires it Optional |
— |
$3.00 |
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps carefully
1
Confirm oil and filter fitment
The 2.0L Atkinson hybrid takes 4.5 quarts of 0W-20 meeting Ford WSS-M2C947-A. Motorcraft FL-910S filter, behind undertray panels. Tools: 13mm socket, filter wrench, funnel. Park; confirm the car is fully off — not in READY mode — before going underneath.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
I've watched a hybrid roll in READY mode with nobody in the seat — silent and deadly. I always check the dash says OFF before my head goes under a C-Max.
2
Raise and secure the vehicle
Set the parking brake and chock the wheels. Raise the front at the pinch-weld points onto jack stands — never under the jack alone. Open the undertray access panels to reach the drain plug and filter.
3
Drain the old oil
Remove the oil fill cap to vent the crankcase. Slide the drain pan under the oil pan, remove the 13mm drain plug, and drain the oil fully. Wipe the plug and pan flange clean.
4
Replace the filter
Unscrew the FL-910S filter and confirm its gasket came off with it. Coat the new filter's gasket with fresh 0W-20, thread it on by hand until seated, and tighten per the box. Reinstall the drain plug to the owner's-manual torque.
5
Refill and check for leaks
Close the undertray panels and lower the car. Add 4 quarts of 0W-20 and top up to full — 4.5 quarts total. Power to READY briefly, then switch off and check for leaks. Recycle the used oil and filter.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado
I power to READY for the leak check, then kill it completely before the final look — on a hybrid the engine can restart on its own, and I don't want my hand near the filter when it does.
All Done!
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Using the wrong viscosity, specification, or filter
- • Raising the vehicle without rated stands, ramps, and wheel chocks
- • Forgetting the old filter gasket or reusing a crushed drain-plug washer
- • Over-tightening the filter or drain plug and damaging the housing or pan
- • Checking level on an uneven surface or overfilling after a partial drain
