2017 Ford Escape Fluids & Capacities
This is the overview page I wanted when I first started collecting 2017 Escape specifications. Instead of approximate forum numbers, the core figures below come from Ford's North American 2017 owner information.
Fluid reference table
| System | Ford reference |
|---|---|
| Automatic transmission | MERCON LV, WSS-M2C938-A |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 Low Viscosity meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 |
| Engine coolant | 2017 manual specification WSS-M97B44-D2; capacity varies by engine |
| 2.0L AWD rear differential | SAE 80W-90 meeting WSP-M2C197-A |
| PTU fluid where equipped | SAE 75W-140 meeting WSL-M2C192-A |
| Power steering | Electric power steering, so there is no power-steering fluid reservoir |
Engine coolant capacities
| Engine | Published coolant capacity |
|---|---|
| 1.5L EcoBoost | 12.5 qt (11.8 L) |
| 2.0L EcoBoost | 10.4 qt (9.8 L) |
| 2.5L | 11.3 qt (10.7 L) |
For coolant compatibility and why colour alone is not enough, see 2017 Ford Escape coolant type and capacity.
Automatic transmission fluid
Ford lists MERCON LV for all three North American engine listings and an approximate 9.0 qt (8.5 L) dry-fill capacity. The 2017 Escape does not have a conventional transmission-fluid dipstick, and the dry capacity should not be treated as a normal refill target.
See 2017 Ford Escape transmission fluid type and capacity.
Brake fluid
Ford specifies DOT 4 Low Viscosity brake fluid meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. The manual uses the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir rather than publishing a simple owner refill quantity.
Power steering
The 2017 Escape uses electric power steering. Ford explicitly states that there is no power-steering fluid reservoir to check or fill.
Why capacities should be treated as references
A published system capacity can describe a dry or total system, while a routine service may remove only part of that amount. For safety-critical or procedure-sensitive systems, use the correct Ford service information rather than filling to a book number.