2021 Ford Escape Oil Type & Capacity
The 2021 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 Hybrid, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter); the SE Hybrid, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter); the SE Plug-In Hybrid 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 Hybrid, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.7 quarts with filter); the SEL Hybrid, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.7 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 Hybrid, 4WD: 0W-20, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SE Hybrid, FWD: 0W-20, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SE Plug-In Hybrid: 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 Hybrid, 4WD: 0W-20, 5.7 quarts with filter
- SEL Hybrid, FWD: 0W-20, 5.7 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 Hybrid, 4WD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| SE Hybrid, FWD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| SE Plug-In Hybrid — 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 Hybrid, 4WD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| SEL Hybrid, FWD — 2.5L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | Approximate capacity. |
| 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
2021 Ford Escape factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.76 quarts (7.34 L) — MOTORCRAFT Yellow Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2021 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 Hybrid, 4WD uses 0W-20; SE Hybrid, FWD uses 0W-20; SE Plug-In Hybrid uses 0W-20; SE, 4WD uses 5W-20; SE, FWD uses 5W-20; SEL Hybrid, 4WD uses 0W-20; SEL Hybrid, FWD uses 0W-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 2021 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 Hybrid, 4WD holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SE Hybrid, FWD holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SE Plug-In Hybrid holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SE, 4WD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; SE, FWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; SEL Hybrid, 4WD holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SEL Hybrid, FWD holds 5.7 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 2021 Ford Escape?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2021 Ford Escape. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.