--- title: "2013-2019 Ford Escape Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2013-2019 Ford Escape, the 3rd generation (C520), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2013-2019 Ford Escape Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2013-2019 Ford Escape: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the 3rd generation (C520), Compact crossover SUV (global Ford C platform). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 5W-20, 5.7 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 96R, 590 CCA | | Tire size | 235/55R17 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 28" / 28" / 11" rear | | Max towing | 3,500 lbs | | Cabin filter | Motorcraft FP-70 (CV6Z-19N619-A) | ## 2013-2019 Ford Escape maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2013-2019 Ford Escape? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5L 4-cylinder (Duratec iVCT) | 2013-2019 | S (all years); fleet SE | 5W-20 | 5.7 qt | | 1.6L EcoBoost turbo (2013-2016) | 2013-2016 | SE, SEL (2013), Titanium (2013-2014); optional on SE through 2016 | 5W-20 | 4.3 qt | | 2.0L EcoBoost turbo (240 hp 2013-2016; 245-hp twin-scroll 2017-2019) | 2013-2019 | Optional on SE/SEL/Titanium; standard on some Titanium 4WD | 5W-30 | 5.7 qt | | 1.5L EcoBoost turbo (2017-2019) | 2017-2019 | SE, SEL (2019), Titanium base engine 2017-2019 | 5W-20 | 4.3 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | All-new global generation; 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost replace the V6 and hybrid. Multiple launch-year recalls. Check VIN for completed campaigns. | | 2016 | SYNC 3 replaces MyFord Touch (big usability improvement) | | 2017 | Facelift: new front end and console, electronic parking brake added; 1.5L EcoBoost replaces the 1.6L, twin-scroll 2.0L (245 hp) replaces the original 2.0L, SYNC Connect added. Oil/filter/wiper/tire specs carry over. | | 2019 | Final year; mechanically identical to 2017-2018 | ## Model years in this generation - [2013 Escape](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013) - [2014 Escape](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2014) - [2015 Escape](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2015) - [2016 Escape](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2016) - [2017 Escape](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2017) - [2018 Escape](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2018) - [2019 Escape](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2019) For the full nameplate history, see the [Ford Escape guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape). ## Sources - [Ford owner's manual, Escape capacities (2.0L EcoBoost: 5.7 qt)](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?variantid=4668&languageCode=en&countryCode=USA&moidRef=G1635371&Uid=G1821434&ProcUid=G1821437&userMarket=usa&div=f&vFilteringEnabled=False&buildtype=web) - [Ford owner's manual, Escape capacities (2.5L: 5.7 qt / 5.4 L)](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?variantid=6414&languageCode=en&countryCode=USA&Uid=G1987489&ProcUid=G1987491&userMarket=USA&div=f&vFilteringEnabled=False&buildtype=web%2F1000) - [AMSOIL / Ford Escape forum, 1.6L (4.3 qt) and 1.5L (4.3 qt) capacities](https://www.fordescape.org/threads/2017-2019-1-5l-oil-capacity.113853/) - [AutoZone, 2013 Escape battery Group 96R, 500+ CCA](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/ford/escape/2013) - [NHTSA, recall 17V-209 (1.6L coolant level sensor, Ford 17S09)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V209-1124.pdf) - [Green Car Reports, 1.6L EcoBoost Escape recall roundup (12V-551, 13V-478)](https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1080836_ford-escape-ecoboost-recall-roundup-for-1-6-liter-engine) - [NHTSA / Lieff Cabraser, EcoBoost coolant intrusion + CSP 19B37/21N12](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10213728-0001.pdf) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2016 Ford Escape EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2016_Ford_Escape.shtml) - [2017 Ford Escape spark plug chart (SP-539/SP-537/SP-530)](https://2017fordescape.com/pages/spark-plugs.php) - [AutoZone, 2014 Escape wipers 28/28/11](https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tune-up-and-routine-maintenance/wiper-blade-windshield/ford/escape/2014) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.