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title: "2013-2019 Ford Escape Transmission Fluid & Coolant"
description: "Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2013-2019 Ford Escape takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 6F35 6-speed automatic, Mercon LV. Total fill ~9 qt; a pan drain-and-fill takes ~4-5 qt. Ford schedule: change at 150,000 mi (sooner if shuddering).. Coolant: Motorcraft Orange (WSS-M97B44-D2), pre-diluted. Capacities: 2.5L ~11.3 qt; 2.0L EcoBoost ~8.5 qt; 1.5L EcoBoost ~12.5 qt. Do not top the 1.5/1.6 off and ignore a dropping level, investigate (coolant intrusion).."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/fluids"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2013-2019 Ford Escape Fluid Types and Capacities

Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2013-2019 Ford Escape takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 6F35 6-speed automatic, Mercon LV. Total fill ~9 qt; a pan drain-and-fill takes ~4-5 qt. Ford schedule: change at 150,000 mi (sooner if shuddering).. Coolant: Motorcraft Orange (WSS-M97B44-D2), pre-diluted. Capacities: 2.5L ~11.3 qt; 2.0L EcoBoost ~8.5 qt; 1.5L EcoBoost ~12.5 qt. Do not top the 1.5/1.6 off and ignore a dropping level, investigate (coolant intrusion)..

## 2013-2019 Ford Escape fluid guide (High confidence)

| System | Fluid type & capacity |
| --- | --- |
| Coolant | Motorcraft Orange (WSS-M97B44-D2), pre-diluted. Capacities: 2.5L ~11.3 qt; 2.0L EcoBoost ~8.5 qt; 1.5L EcoBoost ~12.5 qt. Do not top the 1.5/1.6 off and ignore a dropping level, investigate (coolant intrusion). |
| Transmission | 6F35 6-speed automatic, Mercon LV. Total fill ~9 qt; a pan drain-and-fill takes ~4-5 qt. Ford schedule: change at 150,000 mi (sooner if shuddering). |
| Brake fluid | Motorcraft DOT 4 LV (Ford WSS-M6C65-A2) |
| Power steering | None (electric power-assist steering) |

Note: Plain washer fluid; no special spec

## Which Ford Escape model years does this cover?

These fluids 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 fluids: common questions

### What transmission fluid does a 2013-2019 Ford Escape take?

6F35 6-speed automatic, Mercon LV. Total fill ~9 qt; a pan drain-and-fill takes ~4-5 qt. Ford schedule: change at 150,000 mi (sooner if shuddering).. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure.

### What coolant does a 2013-2019 Ford Escape use?

Motorcraft Orange (WSS-M97B44-D2), pre-diluted. Capacities: 2.5L ~11.3 qt; 2.0L EcoBoost ~8.5 qt; 1.5L EcoBoost ~12.5 qt. Do not top the 1.5/1.6 off and ignore a dropping level, investigate (coolant intrusion)..

### What brake fluid does a 2013-2019 Ford Escape take?

Motorcraft DOT 4 LV (Ford WSS-M6C65-A2).

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

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

## 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)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/brakes)
- [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.