Ford Escape: Engine / General Procedures - Engine Oil Draining and Filling

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Draining

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the fasteners and the undershield.
   

1. • Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
     Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
   • Install the oil drain plug.
     Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

1. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
   Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

Filling

1. Install a new oil filter.
   Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

1. Install the underbody shield and fasteners.
   

1. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
   Refer to: Specifications (303-01C Engine, Specifications).