2020 Ford Escape Oil Type & Capacity
The 2020 Ford Escape oil type depends on the engine: the 1.5L takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the 1.5L takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the S, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the S, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the SE Plug-In Hybrid takes 0W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter); the SE Sport Hybrid, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter); the SE Sport Hybrid, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter); the SE, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the SE, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the SEL Plug-In Hybrid takes 0W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Titanium takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Titanium Hybrid, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Titanium Hybrid, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Titanium Plug-In Hybrid takes 0W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 1.5L: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 1.5L: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- S, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- S, FWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- SE Plug-In Hybrid: 0W-20, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SE Sport Hybrid, 4WD: 0W-20, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SE Sport Hybrid, FWD: 0W-20, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SE, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- SE, FWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- SEL Plug-In Hybrid: 0W-20, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Titanium: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Titanium Hybrid, 4WD: 0W-20, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Titanium Hybrid, FWD: 0W-20, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Titanium Plug-In Hybrid: 0W-20, 5.7 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L — 1.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates: SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. |
| 1.5L — 1.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates: SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| S, 4WD — 1.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates: SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. |
| S, FWD — 1.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates: SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. |
| SE Plug-In Hybrid — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| SE Sport Hybrid, 4WD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| SE Sport Hybrid, FWD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| SE, 4WD — 1.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates: SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. |
| SE, FWD — 1.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates: SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil. |
| SEL Plug-In Hybrid — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Titanium — 2.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| Titanium Hybrid, 4WD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Titanium Hybrid, FWD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| Titanium Plug-In Hybrid — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Escape
2020 Ford Escape factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.7 quarts (7.28 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2020 Ford Escape take?
It depends on the engine: 1.5L uses 5W-20; 1.5L uses 5W-20; 2.0L uses 5W-30; S, 4WD uses 5W-20; S, FWD uses 5W-20; SE Plug-In Hybrid uses 0W-20; SE Sport Hybrid, 4WD uses 0W-20; SE Sport Hybrid, FWD uses 0W-20; SE, 4WD uses 5W-20; SE, FWD uses 5W-20; SEL Plug-In Hybrid uses 0W-20; Titanium uses 5W-30; Titanium Hybrid, 4WD uses 0W-20; Titanium Hybrid, FWD uses 0W-20; Titanium Plug-In Hybrid uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2020 Ford Escape take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 1.5L holds 5.3 quarts with filter; 1.5L holds 5.3 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; S, 4WD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; S, FWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; SE Plug-In Hybrid holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SE Sport Hybrid, 4WD holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SE Sport Hybrid, FWD holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SE, 4WD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; SE, FWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; SEL Plug-In Hybrid holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Titanium holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Titanium Hybrid, 4WD holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Titanium Hybrid, FWD holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Titanium Plug-In Hybrid holds 5.7 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2020 Ford Escape?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2020 Ford Escape. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.