Quick answer: in the 2020–2022 Ford Escape the 1.5L EcoBoost takes 5.3 qt (5.05 L) of SAE 5W-20, the 2.0L EcoBoost 5.5 qt (5.2 L) of 5W-30 and the 2.5L hybrid and plug-in hybrid 5.7 qt (5.4 L) of 0W-20, all with a filter change. The 2024 manual changes the 1.5L to 5.0 qt (4.73 L) of 0W-20 and the 2.0L to 5.8 L (about 6.1 qt).
| Engine | Oil capacity (with filter) | Oil type | Ford specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L EcoBoost (2020–2022) | 5.3 qt (5.05 L) | 5W-20 | WSS-M2C945-B1 (2020), WSS-M2C960-A1 (2021–2022) |
| 1.5L EcoBoost (2024) | 5.0 qt (4.73 L) | 0W-20 | WSS-M2C962-A1 |
| 2.0L EcoBoost (2020–2022) | 5.5 qt (5.2 L) | 5W-30 | WSS-M2C946-B1 (2020), WSS-M2C961-A1 (2021–2022) |
| 2.0L EcoBoost (2024) | 6.1 qt (5.8 L) | 5W-30 | WSS-M2C961-A1 |
| 2.5L hybrid / plug-in hybrid | 5.7 qt (5.4 L) | 0W-20 | WSS-M2C947-B1 (2020), WSS-M2C962-A1 (2021–2024) |
The 1.5L EcoBoost changed to 0W-20. The 2020–2022 manuals list SAE 5W-20 for the 1.5L; the 2024 manual lists Motorcraft SAE 0W-20 (WSS-M2C962-A1) and a smaller capacity of 1.25 gal (4.73 L). The 2024 manual prints capacities in gallons; we converted them to quarts.
Oil capacity by year
| Model year | 1.5L EcoBoost | 2.0L EcoBoost | 2.5L hybrid / PHEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5.3 qt (5.05 L) | 5.5 qt (5.2 L) | 5.7 qt (5.4 L) |
| 2021 | 5.3 qt (5.05 L) | 5.5 qt (5.2 L) | 5.7 qt (5.4 L) |
| 2022 | 5.3 qt (5.05 L) | 5.5 qt (5.2 L) | 5.7 qt (5.4 L) |
| 2023 | manual not on Ford’s site | — | — |
| 2024 | 5.0 qt (4.73 L) | 6.1 qt (5.8 L) | 5.7 qt (5.4 L) |
| 2025 | manual not on Ford’s site | — | — |
Ford lists one capacity per engine, always including the oil filter. We checked the capacity tables in every model-year manual on this page.
Recommended oil type
1.5L EcoBoost: SAE 5W-20 in the 2020–2022 manuals; SAE 0W-20 (WSS-M2C962-A1) in the 2024 manual.
2.0L EcoBoost: SAE 5W-30 (WSS-M2C946-B1 in 2020, WSS-M2C961-A1 from 2021). The 2024 manual adds SAE 0W-30 (WSS-M2C963-A1) as an alternative for extremely cold climates, -22°F (-30°C) or below.
2.5L hybrid and plug-in hybrid: SAE 0W-20.
Ford’s site does not publish the 2023 and 2025 Escape owner’s manuals, so those years are not verified here. Use the figures in your own manual.
How to reset the oil life on the 2020–2025 Ford Escape
See also: Oil life reset by brand.
The 2024 manual gives this path:
- Press the Menu button on the steering wheel to open the instrument cluster main menu.
- Select Vehicle Maintenance.
- Select Oil Life.
- Press and hold OK until the reset confirmation appears.
The 2020–2022 manuals use Settings > Convenience > Oil Life Reset, then hold OK. Reset only after changing the oil and filter.
Oil change tips
- A 5-quart jug covers the 1.5L in 2024; the other engines need a little more than 5 quarts.
- Add a little less than the full capacity, run the engine, wait a few minutes and check the dipstick before topping up.
Sources and how we checked
All capacities and oil grades on this page come from Ford’s owner’s manuals, published on Ford’s official owner manuals site (chapter “Capacities and Specifications”):
- 2020 Escape owner’s manual
- 2021 Escape owner’s manual
- 2022 Escape owner’s manual
- 2024 Escape owner’s manual
If your owner’s manual shows something different, follow your manual and tell us.
Last checked: October 22, 2026.
FAQ
How much oil does a 2020–2022 Ford Escape take?
5.3 qt (5.05 L) for the 1.5L EcoBoost, 5.5 qt (5.2 L) for the 2.0L EcoBoost and 5.7 qt (5.4 L) for the hybrid, with a filter change.
What oil does a 2024 Escape 1.5 EcoBoost use?
SAE 0W-20 meeting WSS-M2C962-A1, 1.25 gal (4.73 L), per the 2024 manual.
What oil does the Escape 2.0 EcoBoost use?
SAE 5W-30. The 2024 manual allows 0W-30 in extremely cold climates.
What oil does the Escape Hybrid use?
SAE 0W-20, 5.7 qt (5.4 L) with the filter.
How do I reset the oil life on a 2020+ Escape?
Press Menu on the steering wheel, select Vehicle Maintenance, then Oil Life, and hold OK until the reset is confirmed (2024 manual).
Older Escape? See the 2013–2019 Ford Escape oil type and capacity.