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2018 Ford Escape Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2018 (2018).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
2.70 OZS. (0.07 L) — PAG 46
Automatic Transmission Fluid
9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.
Brake Fluid
— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent. Note: Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)
11.30 QTS. (10.69 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary.
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)
5.70 QTS. (5.39 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specifications. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.
Transfer Case Fluid
0.56 QTS. (0.52 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
Differential Gear Oil (AWD)
2.40 PTS. (1.13 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
Engine Coolant (1.5L Eng)
12.50 QTS. (11.82 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary.
Engine Oil (1.5L Eng)
4.30 QTS. (4.06 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specifications. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)
10.40 QTS. (9.84 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)
5.70 QTS. (5.39 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specifications. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.
Notes
- →Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.
- →Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
- →Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary.
- →Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specifications. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Related for Your 2018 Ford Escape
Maintenance Specs
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2018 Ford Escape?
- The 2018 Ford Escape fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 2.70 OZS. (0.07 L) — PAG 46, Automatic Transmission Fluid: 9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF., Brake Fluid: — MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent. Note: Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir., Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng): 11.30 QTS. (10.69 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary., Engine Oil (2.5L Eng): 5.70 QTS. (5.39 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specifications. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty., Transfer Case Fluid: 0.56 QTS. (0.52 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Differential Gear Oil (AWD): 2.40 PTS. (1.13 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant, Engine Coolant (1.5L Eng): 12.50 QTS. (11.82 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary., Engine Oil (1.5L Eng): 4.30 QTS. (4.06 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specifications. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty., Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng): 10.40 QTS. (9.84 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary., Engine Oil (2.0L Eng): 5.70 QTS. (5.39 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specifications. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty..
- How much engine oil does a 2018 Ford Escape take?
- The 2018 Ford Escape takes 2.70 OZS. (0.07 L) — PAG 46.