2020–2025 4th generation (CX482)
2020–2025 Ford Escape Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter
Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2020–2025 Ford Escape, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY.
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Cabin air filter
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 20,000 mi (15,000 mi in dusty conditions) |
New part for this generation. 2013–2019 FP-70 filters do not fit; buy by 2020+ Escape fitment
Engine air filter, 1.5L EcoBoost 3-cylinder (Dragon)
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Motorcraft FA-1948 |
| Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay; 5-minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 2.0L EcoBoost turbo
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Motorcraft FA-1948 |
| Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 2.5L Hybrid (Atkinson-cycle + eCVT, FHEV)
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Motorcraft FA-1948 |
| Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Which Ford Escape model years does this cover?
These air filters 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 air filters: common questions
Where is the cabin air filter on a 2020–2025 Ford Escape?
- Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY.
How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 2020–2025 Ford Escape?
- Every 20,000 mi (15,000 mi in dusty conditions). Sooner if you drive in heavy traffic, on dirt roads, or through wildfire smoke, a clogged filter shows up first as weak airflow and a foggy windshield that will not clear.
What engine air filter does a 2020–2025 Ford Escape take?
- Motorcraft FA-1948, replaced every 30,000 mi.
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