--- title: "2020-2025 Ford Escape Tire Size: 225/65R17" description: "Every one of 3 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2020-2025 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/2020-2025/tires" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2020-2025 Ford Escape Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern Every one of 3 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2020-2025 Ford Escape, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x108. Lug nuts torque to 100 lb-ft. **Quick answer**: The 2020-2025 Ford Escape came with 3 factory tire sizes depending on trim, from 225/65R17 (S, SE, SEL, hybrids (17-in)) up. Check the table for your trim. ## 2020-2025 Ford Escape factory tire sizes (High confidence) | Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | S, SE, SEL, hybrids (17-in) | 225/65R17 | N/A | 102H | | SEL/ST-Line (18-in) | 225/60R18 | N/A | N/A | | Titanium, Platinum, ST-Line Elite (19-in) | 225/55R19 | N/A | N/A | ## 2020-2025 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 on most gas trims; hybrid SE ships with an inflator kit (12V battery lives in the spare well) | 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 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 tire sizes: common questions ### What size tires does a 2020-2025 Ford Escape take? It varies by trim and wheel size, 3 factory fitments exist, from 225/65R17 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 2020-2025 Ford Escape? 5x108. That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately. ### What is the lug nut torque for a 2020-2025 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 2020-2025 Ford Escape come with a spare tire? Compact temporary spare on most gas trims; hybrid SE ships with an inflator kit (12V battery lives in the spare well). ## 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 tire sizes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/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 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) - [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) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/brakes) - [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.