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

72/ 100Good

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

  5. 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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2023 Ford Escape — Specs, Recalls, Oil & MPG