2020–2025 4th generation (CX482)
2020–2025 Ford Escape Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA)
The 2020–2025 Ford Escape uses a BCI group 48 (H6) battery. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy.
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2020–2025 Ford Escape battery specifications
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| BCI group size | 48 (H6) |
| Battery type | EFB |
| AGM required | No |
| Location | Engine bay (gas models); under cargo floor on hybrid/PHEV |
Gas models have auto start-stop, so the factory battery is an enhanced flooded (EFB) Group 48/H6, replace with an EFB or, better, an AGM of the same H6 size (e.g. Motorcraft BAGM-48H6-760); a plain flooded battery will die early under stop-start cycling. After replacement, drive normally, the BMS relearns; no scan-tool registration is strictly required, but some shops perform a battery-monitor reset.
2.5L Hybrid (Atkinson-cycle + eCVT, FHEV) battery
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| BCI group size | 48 (H6) AGM (12V auxiliary) |
| Battery type | AGM |
| Location | Under the rear cargo-area floor |
Hybrid and PHEV move the 12V battery under the cargo floor (no spare tire on hybrid SE). The high-voltage pack is separate, under the rear seat/floor. Use an AGM replacement; the factory unit is a ~45 Ah lead-acid/AGM that owners commonly upgrade to a Group 48 (H6) AGM.
2.5L Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV, FWD only) battery
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| BCI group size | 48 (H6) AGM (12V auxiliary) |
| Battery type | AGM |
| Location | Under the rear cargo-area floor |
Same 12V arrangement as the standard hybrid; the 14.4 kWh liquid-cooled HV pack is under the floor and has had its own recalls (see common problems).
Which Ford Escape model years does this cover?
These battery specifications apply to every Ford Escape built from 2020 through 2025 — the 4th generation (CX482), compact crossover suv (c2 platform; refreshed for 2023). 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 2020–2025 Ford Escape
- 2020All-new car-like generation; hybrid returns. 12V battery moves to Group 48/H6 with stop-start; key fob switches to CR2450.
- 2021Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) finally launches in the US after a delay caused by the European Kuga PHEV battery fires
- 2023Major 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.
- 2025Carryover year; check open recalls (fuel injector 25S76, PHEV battery 25V-789) before purchase
2020–2025 Ford Escape battery: common questions
What size battery does a 2020–2025 Ford Escape take?
- BCI group 48 (H6). Group size is a physical dimension and terminal-position standard, so a battery from a different group may not clamp down or may put the terminals on the wrong side.
Does the 2020–2025 Ford Escape need an AGM battery?
- The factory battery is an EFB type. Match the type when you replace it.
Where is the battery on a 2020–2025 Ford Escape?
- Engine bay (gas models); under cargo floor on hybrid/PHEV.
Does a 2020–2025 Ford Escape need the battery registered after replacement?
- Gas models have auto start-stop, so the factory battery is an enhanced flooded (EFB) Group 48/H6, replace with an EFB or, better, an AGM of the same H6 size (e.g. Motorcraft BAGM-48H6-760); a plain flooded battery will die early under stop-start cycling. After replacement, drive normally, the BMS relearns; no scan-tool registration is strictly required, but some shops perform a battery-monitor reset.
Sources
- Ford owner's manual, 2020 Escape 1.5L capacities (5.3 qt, Mercon ULV, 8F35)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Escape 2.0L (5W-30) and 2021 2.5L hybrid (0W-20, 5.7 qt)
- Ford, 25S76 cracked fuel injector recall FAQ (2020–2022 Escape)
- NHTSA, Part 573 report, recall 22V-859 (cracked fuel injector)
- NHTSA, consumer alert, 2020–2023 Escape hybrid engine-failure fire recall
- Center for Auto Safety, 2020 Escape recalls/complaints (21V-922, 8F35 shudder TSBs)
- AutoZone, Escape battery groups by year (96R → H6/48 for 2020+)
- Ford Escape forum, 2020 hybrid 12V battery location and Group 48 AGM upgrade
- fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Ford Escape / Hybrid / PHEV EPA ratings
- Mavis / tiresize, 2023 Escape OE tire sizes (225/65R17, 225/55R19)
- WiperBladesUSA, 2020/2021 Escape wiper sizes 24/20/11