Ford Escape Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Ford Escape takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 5-6.1 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2021-2022 models use 0W-20 or 5W-20 or 5W-30 (5.4-5.7 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2026 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5-6.1 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2021-2022 | 0W-20 / 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 5.4-5.7 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2020 | 0W-20 / 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 5.4-6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2013-2019 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.3-5.7 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2011-2012 | 5W-20 | 5.3-6 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2010 | 5W-20 | 5-6 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2009 | 5W-20 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2005-2008 | 5W-20 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2001-2004 | 5W-20 | 4.5-5.5 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Escape year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Ford Escape take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Ford Escape takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 5-6.1 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2021-2022 models use 0W-20 or 5W-20 or 5W-30 (5.4-5.7 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Ford Escape take?
About 5-6.1 qt with a filter change on 2023-2026 models, and 5.4-5.7 qt on 2021-2022 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Ford Escape?
Yes. We record 9 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2023-2026: 0W-20/5W-30; 2021-2022: 0W-20/5W-20/5W-30; 2020: 0W-20/5W-20/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 26 of 26 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Ford Escape, Car Specs - Ford Escape oil capacity and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Ford Escape, 1.5L 3-cyl turbo (99N). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.