Ford is recommending 5W-30 for that engine:
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2012 FORD TRUCKS F150 PICKUP 3.5L 6-cyl Engine Code [T] Turbo
LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS:
Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*[1]
Maximum Performance SAE 5W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil (ASLQT)
Performance Plus XL 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (XLFQT)
Performance OE 5W30 Synthetic Motor Oil (OEFQT) All TEMPS......5W-30
Automatic Transmission,6R80......MLV
Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATL) (ATLQT)
OE Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTLQT)
Differential, Rear W/ 9.75 ELD......GL-5
All TEMPS......75W-140 [2]
SEVERE GEAR 75W-140 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVOQT)
80W-140 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGO05)
Differential, Rear W/ 9.75 RG Std......GL-5
All TEMPS......75W-140 [2]
SEVERE GEAR 75W-140 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVOQT)
80W-140 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGO05)
Limited Slip Differential, Rear W/ 9.75 Trac-Lok......GL-5*
All TEMPS......75W-140 [2] [3]
SEVERE GEAR 75W-140 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVOQT)
80W-140 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGO05)
Limited Slip Differential, Rear W/ 8.8 RG Trac-Lok......GL-5*
All TEMPS......75W-140 [2] [3]
SEVERE GEAR 75W-140 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVOQT)
80W-140 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGO05)
Standard Differential, Rear W/ 8.8 RG Std......GL-5
All TEMPS......75W-140 [2]
SEVERE GEAR 75W-140 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVOQT)
80W-140 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGO05)
Differential, Front......GL-5
All TEMPS......80W-90
SEVERE GEAR 75W-90 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVGQT)
75W-90 Synthetic Long Life Gear Lube (FGRQT)
SEVERE GEAR 75W-110 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVTQT)
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (AGLQT)
Transfer Case,ESOF......SLF [4]
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
Torque-Drive Synthetic Transmission Fluid (ATD1G)
Transfer Case,TOD......MLV
Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATL) (ATLQT)
OE Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTLQT)
Fluids
Brake Fluid......HB
AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-3 (BF3SN) [5]
[1] Motor oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A.
[2] Synthetic oil is required.
[3] Limited Slip Identification: Letter & number
on plate on door lock pillar. (Models W/ Traction-Lok Rear
Axle Add 4 oz of friction modifier part no. C8AZ-19B546A
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent)
[4] XL-12 Specification Number ESP-M2C166-H or equivalent
[5] Hydraulic Brake Fluid, DOT 3
P/N PM-1, Ford Spec. WSS-M6C92-A
FILTERS:
Oil Filter Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter (EAO17)
Oil Filter WIX 57502 Oil Filter
Air Filter WIX 49883 Air Filter
NGK PLUGS AND WIRESETS:
IXIRIDIUM PLUG LTR6IX-11
WIPER BLADES:
Blade Class Driver Passenger
ExactFit T221 T221
NeoForm T16220 T16220
Winter T37225 T37225
CHASSIS LUBRICATION:
0 Fittings, 0 Plugs
CAPACITIES:
Engine, with filter..........6 quarts [1]
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........16.5 quarts
AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
Automatic Transmission, 6R80 Initial Fill..........3.5 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
6 speed 6R80..........13.1 quarts
Differential, With 8.8 RingGear Trac- Rear..........5.5 pints [2]
Differential, With 9.75 RingGear Std Rear..........5.5 pints
Differential, With 9.75 Trac-Lo Rear..........5.1 pints [2]
Differential, With 9.75 ELD Rear..........5.9 pints
Differential, With 8.8 RingGear Std Rear..........5.5 pints [3]
Differential, Front..........3.8 pints
Transfer Case, ESOF..........3 pints
Transfer Case, TOD..........3 pints
[1] After refill check oil level.
[2] Traction-Lok axles add 4oz of friction modifier Ford part No
XL-3 or equivalent formulated to meet
Ford spec EST-M2C118-A.
[3] 1/4- 9/16 inch below fill hole.
TORQUES:
Oil Drain Plug.....20 ft/lbs
Transfer Case
Fill Plug 11 ft/lbs
Drain Plug 11 ft/lbs