--- title: "Ford Escape Cabin & Engine Air Filters" description: "How the Ford Escape air filters specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the Ford Escape, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/filters" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Ford Escape Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Ford Escape air filters specification changed by year? | Model years | Cabin filter | Interval | Engine air filter | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2020-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/filters) | N/A | Every 20,000 mi (15,000 mi in dusty conditions) | Motorcraft FA-1948 | | [2013-2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/filters) | Motorcraft FP-70 (CV6Z-19N619-A) | Every 20,000 mi (15,000 mi in dusty conditions) | Motorcraft FA-1908 | | [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2012/filters) | N/A | N/A | N/A | ## Full specifications by generation The air filters on a Ford Escape is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2020-2025 Ford Escape Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020-2025/filters) - [2013-2019 Ford Escape Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013-2019/filters) - [2012 Ford Escape Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2012/filters) ## Ford Escape air filters: common questions ### Where is the cabin air filter on a Ford Escape? Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY. ### How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 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 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)](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) ## Find your exact Escape - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/2012) More Ford Escape guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/wipers) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/escape/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.