2023 Ford Escape
Specs, fuel economy, oil capacity, recalls, and reliability for the 2023 Ford Escape.
- Engine
- 2.0L EcoBoost
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd
- Fuel type
- Regular
- Vehicle class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- City MPG
- 23
- Highway MPG
- 31
- Combined MPG
- 26
- Est. annual fuel cost
- $1,700
Escape reliability score
Scored from NHTSA consumer complaint volume and severity for this model year. Most-reported component: Electrical System.
- Complaints
- 124
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 3
2023 Escape oil capacity & type
- Viscosity
- 5W-20
- Oil type
- Full Synthetic
- Capacity (with filter)
- 5.7 qt
- Capacity (without filter)
- 5.4 qt
- OEM oil filter
- Motorcraft FL-500S
- Drain plug torque
- 27.1 Nm (20 ft-lbs)
2023 Ford Escape recalls
11 NHTSA safety recalls on file — showing the 5 most recent.
- 22V859000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and…
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- 23V380000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In…
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- 23V506000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a…
An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the…
- 24V440000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar…
Misalignment of the radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the…
- 24V634000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have…
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
What's on this 2023 Ford Escape page
- Ford Escape engine specs and horsepower
- EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Escape — city, highway, and combined MPG
- Oil capacity and recommended viscosity for the Escape
- Active NHTSA safety recalls and technical service bulletins
- Reliability score and commonly reported Escape issues
- Towing & payload ratings (for Ford trucks and SUVs)
- Manufacturer maintenance schedule by mileage
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