---
title: "2013-2019 Ford Escape Battery: Group 96R, 590 CCA"
description: "The 2013-2019 Ford Escape uses a BCI group 96R battery rated at 590 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/battery"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2013-2019 Ford Escape Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA)

The 2013-2019 Ford Escape uses a BCI group 96R battery rated at 590 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy.

**Quick answer**: The 2013-2019 Ford Escape uses a Group 96R battery, 590 CCA.

## 2013-2019 Ford Escape battery specifications (High confidence)

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| BCI group size | 96R |
| Cold cranking amps | 590 CCA |
| Battery type | FLOODED |
| AGM required | No |
| Location | Engine bay, driver side |

Note: All 2013-2019 Escapes ship with a Group 96R flooded battery (factory ~590 CCA; 500 CCA minimum). No stop-start on this generation, so a standard flooded replacement is fine.

## Which Ford Escape model years does this cover?

These battery specifications apply to every Ford Escape built from 2013 through 2019, the 3rd generation (C520), compact crossover suv (global ford c platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [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)

## What changed during the 2013-2019 Ford Escape

| 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 |

## 2013-2019 Ford Escape battery: common questions

### What size battery does a 2013-2019 Ford Escape take?

BCI group 96R, rated at 590 cold cranking amps from the factory. Group size is a physical dimension and terminal-position standard, so a battery from a different group may not clamp down or may put the terminals on the wrong side.

### How many CCA does a 2013-2019 Ford Escape need?

At least 590 CCA. Going higher is harmless and helps in cold climates; going lower is how a vehicle that started fine in October stops starting in January.

### Does the 2013-2019 Ford Escape need an AGM battery?

The factory battery is a conventional flooded type. AGM is a valid upgrade, but never downgrade from AGM to flooded.

### Where is the battery on a 2013-2019 Ford Escape?

Engine bay, driver side.

### Does a 2013-2019 Ford Escape need the battery registered after replacement?

All 2013-2019 Escapes ship with a Group 96R flooded battery (factory ~590 CCA; 500 CCA minimum). No stop-start on this generation, so a standard flooded replacement is fine.

## 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)

## Other Ford Escape generations

- [2020-2025 Ford Escape battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/battery)
- [2012 Ford Escape battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2012/battery)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/battery).

## More for the 2013-2019 Ford Escape

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/oil)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.