--- title: "2013-2019 Ford Escape Tire Size: 235/55R17" description: "Every one of 3 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2013-2019 Ford Escape, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x108. Lug nuts torque to 100 lb-ft." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/tires" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2013-2019 Ford Escape Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern Every one of 3 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2013-2019 Ford Escape, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x108. Lug nuts torque to 100 lb-ft. **Quick answer**: The 2013-2019 Ford Escape came with 3 factory tire sizes depending on trim, from 235/55R17 (S, SE (17-in)) up. Check the table for your trim. ## 2013-2019 Ford Escape factory tire sizes (High confidence) | Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | S, SE (17-in) | 235/55R17 | 35 psi | 99H/103V (varies by OE tire) | | SE/SEL/Titanium (18-in) | 235/50R18 | 35 psi | 97V/101V | | Titanium / SE Sport Appearance (19-in) | 235/45R19 | 36 psi | N/A | ## 2013-2019 Ford Escape bolt pattern and lug nut torque | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x108 | | Lug nut torque | 100 lb-ft | | Spare tire | Compact temporary spare under the cargo floor (some trims optional) | Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs. ## Which Ford Escape model years does this cover? These tire sizes 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 tire sizes: common questions ### What size tires does a 2013-2019 Ford Escape take? It varies by trim and wheel size, 3 factory fitments exist, from 235/55R17 up. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb for the size your specific vehicle left the factory with. ### What is the bolt pattern on a 2013-2019 Ford Escape? 5x108. That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately. ### What should the tire pressure be on a 2013-2019 Ford Escape? 35 PSI front and rear, measured cold. The number moulded into the tire sidewall is the tire's maximum, not the vehicle's recommendation. Do not inflate to it. ### What is the lug nut torque for a 2013-2019 Ford Escape? 100 lb-ft, tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Impact guns routinely overshoot this by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs. ### Does the 2013-2019 Ford Escape come with a spare tire? Compact temporary spare under the cargo floor (some trims optional). ## 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 tire sizes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/tires) - [2012 Ford Escape tire sizes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2012/tires) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/tires). ## 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) - [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.