--- title: "2020-2025 Ford Escape Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2020-2025 Ford Escape, the 4th generation (CX482), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2020-2025 Ford Escape Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2020-2025 Ford Escape: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the 4th generation (CX482), Compact crossover SUV (C2 platform; refreshed for 2023). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 5W-20, 5.3 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 48 (H6) | | Tire size | 225/65R17 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 24" / 20" / 11" rear | | Max towing | 3,500 lbs | | Key fob battery | CR2450 (push-button-start fob, 2020-2025). Note the change from the CR2032 used through 2019 | ## 2020-2025 Ford Escape maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2020-2025 Ford Escape? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1.5L EcoBoost 3-cylinder (Dragon) | 2020-2025 | S, SE, SEL (2020-2022); Base, Active, ST-Line (2023+); 181 hp (180 hp from 2023) | 5W-20 | 5.3 qt | | 2.0L EcoBoost turbo | 2020-2025 | SEL (optional), Titanium (2020-2022); ST-Line Select/Elite, Platinum (2023+); AWD standard | 5W-30 | 5.5 qt | | 2.5L Hybrid (Atkinson-cycle + eCVT, FHEV) | 2020-2025 | SE Sport Hybrid, Titanium Hybrid (2020-2022); Active/ST-Line/Platinum hybrid (2023+); 200 hp combined (192 hp from 2023) | 0W-20 | 5.7 qt | | 2.5L Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV, FWD only) | 2020-2025 | SE/SEL/Titanium PHEV (2021-2022); PHEV trim (2023+); 210 hp combined (221 hp quoted 2021-22); ~37 mi EV range | 0W-20 | 5.7 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2020 | All-new car-like generation; hybrid returns. 12V battery moves to Group 48/H6 with stop-start; key fob switches to CR2450. | | 2021 | Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) finally launches in the US after a delay caused by the European Kuga PHEV battery fires | | 2023 | Major refresh: new front/rear styling, trims renamed (Base, Active, ST-Line, Platinum), available 13.2-in SYNC 4 touchscreen, LED headlights standard; power restated to 180 hp (1.5L), 192 hp (hybrid), 210 hp (PHEV). Wipers, tires, oil specs carry over. | | 2025 | Carryover year; check open recalls (fuel injector 25S76, PHEV battery 25V-789) before purchase | ## Model years in this generation - [2020 Escape](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020) - [2021 Escape](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2021) - [2022 Escape](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2022) - [2023 Escape](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2023) - [2024 Escape](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2024) - [2025 Escape](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2025) For the full nameplate history, see the [Ford Escape guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape). ## Sources - [Ford owner's manual, 2020 Escape 1.5L capacities (5.3 qt, Mercon ULV, 8F35)](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?variantid=6854&languageCode=en&countryCode=USA&moidRef=G1635371&Uid=G2092357&ProcUid=G2092359&userMarket=usa&div=f&vFilteringEnabled=False&buildtype=web) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Escape 2.0L (5W-30) and 2021 2.5L hybrid (0W-20, 5.7 qt)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2021/ford/escape/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-z-99z-z/) - [Ford, 25S76 cracked fuel injector recall FAQ (2020-2022 Escape)](https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/recall/recalls-and-faqs/25s76-bronco-sport-2021-2024-and-escape-2020-2022-cracked-fuel-injector-and-underhood-fire-risk-recall/) - [NHTSA, Part 573 report, recall 22V-859 (cracked fuel injector)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22V859-3756.PDF) - [NHTSA, consumer alert, 2020-2023 Escape hybrid engine-failure fire recall](https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/consumer-alert-important-ford-and-lincoln-fire-risk-recall) - [Center for Auto Safety, 2020 Escape recalls/complaints (21V-922, 8F35 shudder TSBs)](https://www.autosafety.org/vehicle-safety-check/2020-ford-escape/) - [AutoZone, Escape battery groups by year (96R → H6/48 for 2020+)](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/ford/escape) - [Ford Escape forum, 2020 hybrid 12V battery location and Group 48 AGM upgrade](https://www.fordescape.org/threads/2020-ford-escape-hybrid-replace-12-volt-battery-with-larger-group-48-agm.117248/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Ford Escape / Hybrid / PHEV EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Ford_Escape.shtml) - [Mavis / tiresize, 2023 Escape OE tire sizes (225/65R17, 225/55R19)](https://www.mavis.com/vehicle/ford/escape/2023/) - [WiperBladesUSA, 2020/2021 Escape wiper sizes 24/20/11](https://www.wiperbladesusa.com/wiper-size/ford/escape/2021) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.