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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2001 Ford Escape takes 5W-20 Conventional with a total capacity of 4.5 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 16mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 30 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the Motorcraft FL-820-S, with 3 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 15 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2001 Ford Escape Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (Motorcraft FL-820-S) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-20 Conventional as specified by Ford — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles 150,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls15 00V210001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE CAN HAVE A CRACKED OR MISSING SPEED CONTROL CABLE SERVO CAP LOCATING TAB. THE LOCATING TAB COULD ENTER THE SERVO CLUTCH CAVITY AND INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO CLUTCH. ALSO, WATER COULD ENTER THOSE UNITS THAT CONTAIN A CRACKED OR MISSING SERVO CAP LOCATING TAB, EVENTUALLY CAUSING CORROSION THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE FUNCTION OF THE SPEED CONTROL.
00V223001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MIS-ASSEMBLED OR INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED NUT THAT ATTACHES THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO THE STEERING COLUMN. THE NUT COULD BE UPSIDE DOWN IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY, WHICH COULD OVERSTRESS THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WHEN THE NUT IS TIGHTENED. IN ADDITION, SOME OF THE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN CRACKED DURING MANUFACTURE RESULTING IN THE NUT FRACTURING WHEN IT IS TIGHTENED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME 4X2 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MAY HAVE INADVERTENTLY BEEN BUILT WITH 4X4 REAR HUBS INSTEAD OF 4X2 HUBS. IF THE INCORRECT HUBS ARE INSTALLED ON A 4X2 VEHICLE, THE REAR WHEELS CAN LOOSEN, OR IN SOME CASES, SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
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Technical Service Bulletins154 All categories UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT TIRES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP SUSPENSION SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY POWER TRAIN EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SUSPENSION:FRONT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM SEAT BELTS:FRONT STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING PARKING BRAKE STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SEAT BELTS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES STEERING AIR BAGS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR STRUCTURE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM WHEELS POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) EQUIPMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS CHILD SEAT VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
14738 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2001-03-01
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 03/07/2001 MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0125 (INSUFFICIENT COOLANT TEMPERATURE FOR CLOSED LOOP FUEL CONTROL) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
14749 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE 2001-03-01
EXPERIENCING HESITATION / STUMBLE / MISS AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 70 MPH AND STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1270 (ENGINE RPM / VEHICLE SPEED LIMITER ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *TT
14761 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY 2001-03-01
CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK IN THE TRANSAXLE CONVERTER HOUSING NEAR THE COOLER LINE CONNECTOR. *TT
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