---
title: "2013-2019 Ford Escape Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes"
description: "Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2013-2019 Ford Escape, front and rear. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/brakes"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2013-2019 Ford Escape Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications

Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2013-2019 Ford Escape, front and rear. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply.

## 2013-2019 Ford Escape brake specifications (Check your manual)

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Note: 2013-2016: conventional hand parking brake, no service mode needed for rear pads. The 2017 facelift added an electronic parking brake, put it in maintenance mode before retracting rear caliper pistons. Rear pads/rotors wear fast on this generation per owner reports; budget rears around 30-50k mi.

## Which Ford Escape model years does this cover?

These brakes 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 brakes: common questions

### Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2013-2019 Ford Escape?

2013-2016: conventional hand parking brake, no service mode needed for rear pads. The 2017 facelift added an electronic parking brake, put it in maintenance mode before retracting rear caliper pistons. Rear pads/rotors wear fast on this generation per owner reports; budget rears around 30-50k mi..

## 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 brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/brakes)

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

## More for the 2013-2019 Ford Escape

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/battery)
- [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)
- [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.