2001 FORD ESCAPE oil capacity

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.0L DOHC I4
Zetec engine3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec
engine
Air filter element
1FA-1683 FA-1683
Fuel filter FG-800-A FG-800-A
Battery BXT-96R BXT-40R
Oil filter FL-400S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-224 EV-243
Spark plugs*
2AZFS-32FE3AGSF-32W
1Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine
damage. The customer warranty may be voided for any damage to the
engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
2Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
3If a spark plug is to be removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in
the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark
plugs with the service part number suffix letter as shown on the engine
decal.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil2.0L I4 Zetec
engine4.25L (4.5
quarts)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine5.2L (5.5
quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 2.0L I4 Zetec
engine57L (15 gallons)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine61L (16 gallons)
Capacities and specifications
247

Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft SAE
75W-90Manual transaxle
(2WD)2.7L (2.85
quarts)2
Manual transaxle
(4X4)2.2L (2.32
quarts)2
Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F2.0L engine with
Automatic
transaxle and oil
cooler8.5L (9.0
quarts)
3.0L engine with
Automatic
transaxle and oil
cooler9.6L (10.2
quarts)
3
Power Take-off
UnitMotorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant4X4 (Automatic) 0.35L (12
ounces)
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 GL54X4 (Manual) 0.35L (12
ounces)
Engine coolant
4Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant (green
colored)or
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)2.0L I4 Zetec
engine with
manual
transaxle5.0L (5.3
quarts)
2.0L I4 Zetec
engine with
automatic
transaxle6.0L (6.3
quarts)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine with
automatic
transaxle10.0L (10.6
quarts)
Capacities and specifications
248

Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Car/truck covers
Cargo liners, interior (soft and rigid)
Carpet floor mats
Cleaners, waxes and polishes
Door edge guards
Front end covers (full and mini)
Grill guard
Hood deflectors
Lubricants and oils
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Moonroof deflector
Rear air deflectors
Skid plate/front under guard
Side window air deflectors
Step/sill plates
Touch-up paint
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
Customer assistance
266

lubrication
specifications ..................250, 252
refill capacities ........................247
service points ..................199±200
starting after a collision .........174
Engine block heater .................140
Engine oil ..................................201
checking and adding ..............201
dipstick ....................................201
filter, specifications ........204, 247
recommendations ...................204
refill capacities ........................247
specifications ..................250, 252
Exhaust fumes ..........................140
F
Fluid capacities .........................247
Foglamps .....................................82
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description ..............................151
driving off road .......................152
indicator light ...................14, 152
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................145
Fuel ............................................225
calculating fuel economy .......230
cap .....................................15, 229
capacity ...................................247
choosing the right fuel ...........227
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................233
detergent in fuel .....................228
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................225, 229±230
filter, specifications ........230, 247
fuel pump shut-off switch .....174
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........230low fuel warning light ..............11
octane rating ...................227, 252
quality ......................................228
running out of fuel .................228
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................225
Fuses ..................................176±177
G
Garage door opener ....................78
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......15, 229
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................230
Gauges .........................................16
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................155
calculating ...............................157
definition .................................155
driving with a heavy load ......155
location ....................................155
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................155
calculating .......................155, 157
definition .................................155
driving with a heavy load ......155
location ....................................155
H
Hazard flashers .........................174
Head restraints .........................100
Index
272

Load limits .................................155
GAWR ......................................155
GVWR ......................................155
trailer towing ..........................155
Loading instructions .................156
Locks
childproof ..................................84
Lubricant specifications ...250, 252
Lumbar support, seats .............100
M
Manual transaxle
fluid, checking and adding ....216
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................247
lubricant specifications ..........252
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................246
fold away ...................................20
side view mirrors (power) .......19
Moon roof ....................................79
Motorcraft parts ................230, 247
O
Octane rating ............................227
Odometer .....................................18
Off-Road Driving .......................152
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................201
Overdrive ...................................146
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................90
Parking brake ............................143Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....247
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................180
Power door locks ........................84
Power steering ..........................144
fluid, checking and adding ....213
fluid, refill capacity ................247
fluid, specifications .........250, 252
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................145
R
Radio ............................................26
Rear window defroster ...............20
Relays ........................................176
Remote entry system ...........89±90
illuminated entry ......................92
locking/unlocking doors ...........90
panic alarm ...............................90
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................91
replacing the batteries .............91
Roof rack ...................................162
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................15, 107±111
Safety defects, reporting ..........269
Safety restraints ................107±111
belt minder .............................113
cleaning the safety
belts .................................117, 246
extension assembly ................112
for adults .........................108±110
for children .............................127
lap belt ....................................112
Index
274

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only-87 octane.
Fuel tank capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec
engine57L (15 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine61L (16 gallons)
Engine oil capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec
engine (includes filter change)4.25L (4.5 quarts). Use
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super
Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-H.
Engine oil capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine (includes filter change)5.2L (5.5 quarts). Use
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super
Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification
Label on inside of driver's
door.
Hood release Pull handle under the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec engine
with manual transaxle
15.0L (5.3 quarts). Use
Premium Engine Coolant
Coolant capacity-2.0L I4 Zetec engine
with automatic transaxle
16.0L (6.3 quarts). Use
Premium Engine Coolant
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6 Duratec
engine with automatic transaxle
110.0L (10.6 quarts). Use
Premium Engine Coolant
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transaxle fluid capacity
22.7L (2.85 quarts) 2WD, use
Motorcraft 75W-90 Special
Blend
4X4 Manual transaxle fluid capacity
22.2L (2.32 quarts) 4x4, use
Motorcraft 75W-90 Special
Blend
2.0L engine automatic transaxle fluid
capacity
28.5L (9.0 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.3
Filling station information
279