2013–2019 3rd generation (C520)
2013–2019 Ford Escape Factory Maintenance Schedule
The factory maintenance schedule for the 2013–2019 Ford Escape covering every service through 150,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it.
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2013–2019 Ford Escape maintenance schedule
High confidence10,000 miles / 12 months
- Replace engine oil and filter (per Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor)
- Rotate tires
- Inspect brakes, hoses, fluid levels
20,000 miles / 24 months
- Replace cabin air filter (Motorcraft FP-70)
30,000 miles / 36 months
- Replace engine air filter (FA-1908)
- Inspect cooling system and clamps
100,000 miles / 120 months
- Replace spark plugs
- Replace Motorcraft Orange coolant (then every 50,000 mi / 3 years)
- Inspect accessory drive belt
150,000 miles / 180 months
- Change automatic transmission fluid (Mercon LV)
- Replace timing belt, 1.6L and 1.5L EcoBoost only
- Replace accessory drive belt
Severe service (short trips, dust, towing, idling) halves the oil interval. On 1.5L/1.6L cars, check the coolant level at every oil change, a slow drop is the early warning for the coolant-intrusion failure.
Which Ford Escape model years does this cover?
These service schedule 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. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2013–2019 Ford Escape
- 2013All-new global generation; 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost replace the V6 and hybrid. Multiple launch-year recalls. Check VIN for completed campaigns.
- 2016SYNC 3 replaces MyFord Touch (big usability improvement)
- 2017Facelift: 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.
- 2019Final year; mechanically identical to 2017–2018
2013–2019 Ford Escape service schedule: common questions
How often does a 2013–2019 Ford Escape need servicing?
- The first scheduled visit is at 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there.
What is due at 30,000 miles on a 2013–2019 Ford Escape?
- Replace engine air filter (FA-1908); Inspect cooling system and clamps.
What is due at 100,000 miles on a 2013–2019 Ford Escape?
- Replace spark plugs; Replace Motorcraft Orange coolant (then every 50,000 mi / 3 years); Inspect accessory drive belt.
Does severe service change the schedule for a 2013–2019 Ford Escape?
- Severe service (short trips, dust, towing, idling) halves the oil interval. On 1.5L/1.6L cars, check the coolant level at every oil change, a slow drop is the early warning for the coolant-intrusion failure.
Sources
- Ford owner's manual, Escape capacities (2.0L EcoBoost: 5.7 qt)
- Ford owner's manual, Escape capacities (2.5L: 5.7 qt / 5.4 L)
- AMSOIL / Ford Escape forum, 1.6L (4.3 qt) and 1.5L (4.3 qt) capacities
- AutoZone, 2013 Escape battery Group 96R, 500+ CCA
- NHTSA, recall 17V-209 (1.6L coolant level sensor, Ford 17S09)
- Green Car Reports, 1.6L EcoBoost Escape recall roundup (12V-551, 13V-478)
- NHTSA / Lieff Cabraser, EcoBoost coolant intrusion + CSP 19B37/21N12
- fueleconomy.gov, 2016 Ford Escape EPA ratings
- 2017 Ford Escape spark plug chart (SP-539/SP-537/SP-530)
- AutoZone, 2014 Escape wipers 28/28/11