What oil does Ford's Garage fry in?
Ford's Garage most likely cooks with soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Likely soybean oil, though no Ford's Garage document names it outright. They deep-fry a lot (Ford's Fries, Classic Tots, Truffle Fries, Piston Onion Rings, Sweet Potato Tots, Hand-Battered/Chicken Tenders, Beer-Battered Fish 'N Chips, Famous Firestone Shrimp). The chain's Dec-2023 nutrition PDF (since taken down; the April 2026 HTML guide at fordsgarageusa.com/nutrition-guide prints no poly/mono columns) showed every one of those items running roughly 2.5x more polyunsaturated than monounsaturated fat with modest saturated fat (e.g. fries: 29g total fat, 5g sat, 12g PUFA, 5g mono), the soybean-oil signature rather than canola's. The April 2026 panels still fit: fried items run 14-21% saturated (fries 4.5/26, onion rings 2.5/18, fish 9/55), matching soybean and excluding canola, palm and tallow. The allergen guide's "F = fried in shared oil" mark is a cross-contact flag, not an oil disclosure. Burgers get their fat mostly from beef patties; dressings/mayo-based sides likely also carry soybean or canola oil, unconfirmed.
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Build my orderFord's Garage at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | Yes |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (12.4 g average per item, 79 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Ford's Garage
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Side House Salad | 0.8g |
| Guinness French Onion Soup | 1.4g |
| Americana Roadster | 1.9g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 2.7g |
| American Standard Burger | 2.7g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhy the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Ford's Garage report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Ford's Garage fry in?
Ford's Garage most likely cooks with soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Likely soybean oil, though no Ford's Garage document names it outright. They deep-fry a lot (Ford's Fries, Classic Tots, Truffle Fries, Piston Onion Rings, Sweet Potato Tots, Hand-Battered/Chicken Tenders, Beer-Battered Fish 'N Chips, Famous Firestone Shrimp). The chain's Dec-2023 nutrition PDF (since taken down; the April 2026 HTML guide at fordsgarageusa.com/nutrition-guide prints no poly/mono columns) showed every one of those items running roughly 2.5x more polyunsaturated than monounsaturated fat with modest saturated fat (e.g. fries: 29g total fat, 5g sat, 12g PUFA, 5g mono), the soybean-oil signature rather than canola's. The April 2026 panels still fit: fried items run 14-21% saturated (fries 4.5/26, onion rings 2.5/18, fish 9/55), matching soybean and excluding canola, palm and tallow. The allergen guide's "F = fried in shared oil" mark is a cross-contact flag, not an oil disclosure. Burgers get their fat mostly from beef patties; dressings/mayo-based sides likely also carry soybean or canola oil, unconfirmed.
Does Ford's Garage use seed oils?
Yes. Ford's Garage most likely cooks with soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is F, about 12.4 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Ford's Garage use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our notes: Likely soybean oil, though no Ford's Garage document names it outright. They deep-fry a lot (Ford's Fries, Classic Tots, Truffle Fries, Piston Onion Rings, Sweet Potato Tots, Hand-Battered/Chicken Tenders, Beer-Battered Fish 'N Chips, Famous Firestone Shrimp). The chain's Dec-2023 nutrition PDF (since taken down; the April 2026 HTML guide at fordsgarageusa.com/nutrition-guide prints no poly/mono columns) showed every one of those items running roughly 2.5x more polyunsaturated than monounsaturated fat with modest saturated fat (e.g. fries: 29g total fat, 5g sat, 12g PUFA, 5g mono), the soybean-oil signature rather than canola's. The April 2026 panels still fit: fried items run 14-21% saturated (fries 4.5/26, onion rings 2.5/18, fish 9/55), matching soybean and excluding canola, palm and tallow. The allergen guide's "F = fried in shared oil" mark is a cross-contact flag, not an oil disclosure. Burgers get their fat mostly from beef patties; dressings/mayo-based sides likely also carry soybean or canola oil, unconfirmed.
Does Ford's Garage use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Ford's Garage most likely cooks with soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Ford's Garage?
Mushroom Swiss Burger (2.7 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: American Standard Burger (2.7 g) and Grilled Sirloin Steak (2.7 g).
Which Ford's Garage item has the most seed oil?
Hand-Battered Chicken Tenders, at about 63.7 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.