--- title: "2020-2025 Ford Escape Brake Pads and Rotor Sizes" description: "Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2020-2025 Ford Escape, front and rear. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/brakes" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2020-2025 Ford Escape Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications Brake pad references and rotor diameters for the 2020-2025 Ford Escape, front and rear. Includes electronic parking brake service notes where they apply. ## 2020-2025 Ford Escape brake specifications (Check your manual) null Note: Electronic parking brake on all trims, put the rear calipers in service/maintenance mode (via the touchscreen/cluster menu or a scan tool) before pushing pistons back for rear pads. Hybrids use regenerative braking; pads often last 60k+ mi but can rust from disuse in salty climates. ## Which Ford Escape model years does this cover? These brakes 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. - [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) ## What changed during the 2020-2025 Ford Escape | 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 | ## 2020-2025 Ford Escape brakes: common questions ### Anything special about servicing the brakes on a 2020-2025 Ford Escape? Electronic parking brake on all trims, put the rear calipers in service/maintenance mode (via the touchscreen/cluster menu or a scan tool) before pushing pistons back for rear pads. Hybrids use regenerative braking; pads often last 60k+ mi but can rust from disuse in salty climates.. ## 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) ## Other Ford Escape generations - [2013-2019 Ford Escape brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/brakes) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/brakes). ## More for the 2020-2025 Ford Escape - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.