The Ford Escape uses 5W-20 full synthetic on the 2.5L Duratec and 1.5L/1.6L EcoBoost, 5W-30 on the 2.0L EcoBoost, and 0W-20 on the 2.5L hybrid - changed every 10,000 miles/12 months on the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor (5,000 severe). Key services include a cabin air filter at 20,000 miles, an engine air filter and coolant/hose inspection at 30,000 miles, brake fluid every 3 years, EcoBoost spark plugs and a coolant flush around 100,000 miles, and a 6F35/8F35 automatic transmission drain-and-fill (60,000 severe / 150,000 normal). AWD models add Power Transfer Unit and rear-axle service. Average annual cost: $500-$650.
| Interval | Service |
|---|---|
| Every 5,000 mi (severe duty) | Engine oil & filter change, Rotate tires, Inspect fluid levels and hoses |
| Every 10,000 mi / 12 months | Engine oil & filter change (5W-20 EcoBoost/Duratec; 5W-30 2.0L; 0W-20 hybrid), Rotate tires, Inspect brakes, steering, and suspension, Reset Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor |
| Every 20,000 mi | Replace cabin air filter, Inspect brake pads and rotors, Inspect half-shaft (CV) boots |
| Every 30,000 mi | Replace engine air filter, Inspect coolant condition and hoses, Inspect drive belt, Inspect PTU/RDU fluid (AWD) |
| Every 3 years (brake fluid) | Replace brake fluid (DOT 4 LV) |
| Every 60,000 mi (severe duty) | Automatic transmission fluid drain & fill (6F35/8F35), Power Transfer Unit and rear axle fluid service (AWD), Inspect spark plugs (EcoBoost turbo) |
| Every 100,000 mi | Replace spark plugs (EcoBoost and 2.5L Duratec iridium), Engine coolant flush (Motorcraft Orange), Inspect water pump and PCV valve, Inspect accessory drive belt |
| Every 150,000 mi | Automatic transmission fluid & filter (normal duty), Inspect valvetrain and timing components |