Ford Escape Owner's Manual page 285

Capacities and Specifications
Item
Fuel tank
1
Use only Motorcraft® 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.
2
Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
3
Automatic transmissions that require Motorcraft® MERCON® LV transmission fluid
should only use Motorcraft® MERCON® LV transmission fluid.
Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter at the correct service interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 402).
4
See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
5
Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet
the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A, SAE 5W-30 (2.0L engine) or
WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 (1.6L and 2.5L engines) and display the API Certification
Mark.
6
Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy
benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine.
Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced
engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
7
Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
Capacity Ford Part Name or
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer
Fluid (Canada)
15.1 gal (57 L)
282
Equivalent
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Not applicable
Ford Part Number /
Ford Specification
Not applicable