2012 Ford Escape Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Ford Escape oil type depends on the engine: the Hybrid Limited, AWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the Hybrid Limited, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the Hybrid, AWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the Hybrid, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the Limited, 2.5 7, AWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the Limited, 2.5 7, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the Limited, 3.0 G, AWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 3.0 G, FWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the XLS, AWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the XLS, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the XLT, 2.5 7, AWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the XLT, 2.5 7, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the XLT, 3.0 G, AWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the XLT, 3.0 G, FWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Hybrid Limited, AWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- Hybrid Limited, FWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- Hybrid, AWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- Hybrid, FWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2.5 7, AWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2.5 7, FWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- Limited, 3.0 G, AWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 3.0 G, FWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- XLS, AWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- XLS, FWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- XLT, 2.5 7, AWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- XLT, 2.5 7, FWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- XLT, 3.0 G, AWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- XLT, 3.0 G, FWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Limited, AWD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| Hybrid Limited, FWD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| Hybrid, AWD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| Hybrid, FWD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| Limited, 2.5 7, AWD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| Limited, 2.5 7, FWD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| Limited, 3.0 G, AWD — 3.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| Limited, 3.0 G, FWD — 3.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| XLS, AWD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| XLS, FWD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| XLT, 2.5 7, AWD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| XLT, 2.5 7, FWD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 5.30 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| XLT, 3.0 G, AWD — 3.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| XLT, 3.0 G, FWD — 3.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Escape
2012 Ford Escape factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.4 quarts (7 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2012 Ford Escape take?
It depends on the engine: Hybrid Limited, AWD uses 5W-20; Hybrid Limited, FWD uses 5W-20; Hybrid, AWD uses 5W-20; Hybrid, FWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 2.5 7, AWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 2.5 7, FWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 3.0 G, AWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 3.0 G, FWD uses 5W-20; XLS, AWD uses 5W-20; XLS, FWD uses 5W-20; XLT, 2.5 7, AWD uses 5W-20; XLT, 2.5 7, FWD uses 5W-20; XLT, 3.0 G, AWD uses 5W-20; XLT, 3.0 G, FWD uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2012 Ford Escape take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Hybrid Limited, AWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; Hybrid Limited, FWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; Hybrid, AWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; Hybrid, FWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; Limited, 2.5 7, AWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; Limited, 2.5 7, FWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; Limited, 3.0 G, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 3.0 G, FWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; XLS, AWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; XLS, FWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; XLT, 2.5 7, AWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; XLT, 2.5 7, FWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; XLT, 3.0 G, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; XLT, 3.0 G, FWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Ford Escape?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Ford Escape. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.