Ford Escape
Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Ford Escape — from 2001 to 2026.
2001–2012 Ford Escape
3.0L Duratec V6 (Duratec 30) · 4WD
240 hp / 223 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6F35)
FluidMotorcraft Mercon LV
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity7.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidMotorcraft Mercon LV
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Transfer Case
Fuel
Tank15 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2013–2019 Ford Escape
1.5L EcoBoost I4 Turbo (EcoBoost 1.5) · FWD
179 hp / 177 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6F35)
FluidMotorcraft Mercon LV
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity7.4 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank15.7 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service150,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 150,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi
2013–2019 Ford Escape
2.0L EcoBoost I4 Turbo (EcoBoost 2.0) · AWD
245 hp / 275 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6F35)
FluidMotorcraft Mercon LV
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity7.4 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Transfer Case
Fuel
Tank15.7 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service150,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi
2020–2026 Ford Escape
1.5L EcoBoost I3 Turbo (Dragon 1.5) · AWD
181 hp / 190 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic (8F35)
FluidMotorcraft Mercon ULV
Drain & fill3.8 qt
Full capacity7.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Transfer Case
Fuel
Tank15.7 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service150,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi