Engine Oil
0W-20
Full Synthetic
Capacity
4.3 qt
with filter
3.8 qt without filter
Oil Filter
FL-500-S
Motorcraft (OEM)
OEM spec: WSS-M2C962-A1
The 2024 Ford Escape takes 0W-20 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.3 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-500-S, with 3 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 8 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
⚑ QUICK DIY TIPS FOR THE 2024 FORD ESCAPE
Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (Motorcraft FL-500-S) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 0W-20 Full Synthetic as specified by Ford — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval. Viscosity 0W-20
Oil type Full Synthetic
Capacity (with filter) 4.3 qt
Capacity (w/o filter) 3.8 qt
OEM spec WSS-M2C962-A1
Filter Options
Spin-on oil filter
Drain Bolt & Hardware
Socket size 16 mm
Thread M14x1.5
Torque spec 30 Nm
Gasket Crush washer
4th gen CX430 (1.5L EcoBoost I3)
Type Mercon LV
Capacity 4 qt
Change interval 60,000 mi
DOT type DOT 3
Change interval 45,000 mi
Type Motorcraft Gold
Color Yellow
Capacity 7 qt
Change interval 120,000 mi
Spark Plugs
Type Iridium
Gap 0.052
Quantity 4
Change interval 100,000 mi
Battery
Motorcraft BXT-65-650 OEM
Buy Tires
Size 215/55R17
Front pressure 33 PSI
Rear pressure 33 PSI
Brake Pads
Motorcraft BR1551B OEM front
Buy Wiper Blades
Bosch 18A passenger, 18"
Buy Rain-X 18-1 passenger, 18"
Buy 5k mi 7.5k mi 10k mi 15k mi 20k mi 30k mi 50k mi 60k mi 90k mi 100k mi
≈ every 6 months
▸ Change Engine Oil & Filterspark plug
14mm thread, aluminum head
18 ft-lb · 24.4 Nm
24V440000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
24V634000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
24V850000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Show all 8 recalls All categories BACK OVER PREVENTION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING POWER TRAIN STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE UNKNOWN OR OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE SUSPENSION FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING VISIBILITY/WIPER SERVICE BRAKES FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
SSM 52134 BACK OVER PREVENTION 2023-12-12
Various 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit a Please Check Surroundings For Safety or Full View Not Available message when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is not in reverse. Inform customers this condition is considered normal operation and does not affect vehicle durability because the full rear view camera image can only be shown when the vehicle is in reverse. No additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition.
SSM 52219 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2024-01-30
Some 2023-2024 Escape vehicles built on or before 11-Jan-2024 equipped with 1.5L engines may exhibit an Engine Coolant Over-Temperature Warning message displayed in the IPC and an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P1285 and/or P1299 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) during hard acceleration or under high load conditions. This may be due to machining chips trapped in the cylinder head causing a potential blockage in the coolant passage near the cylinder head temperature (CHT2) port. To diagnose this condition, start the vehicle and idle for 15 minutes. Perform a road test at a temperature above -20°C (-4°F) and apply wide-open throttle (WOT) hard accelerations in rapid succession. If the concern can not be replicated, drain and refill the coolant system. If the concern can be replicated, drain the coolant system. Disconnect the charge air cooler inlet and outlet hose, overflow hose, upper and lower hose of the radiator and position these components aside. Disconnect the inlet and outlet coolant hoses of the heater core and position these compone
SANVol 2 Issue 1 POWER TRAIN 2024-01-17
The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This artile includes ifnormation on warranty, technical service tips and other service information.
Show all 129 TSBs(+126) Private Party
$21,888–$24,192
Dealer Retail
$25,344–$28,800
Estimated values assume average condition and mileage for vehicle age.
Source: estimated
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