Motor oil for Ford Escort
Type the engine variant of your Ford Escort to see the right engine oil and the manufacturer approvals.
Which engine do you drive?
Fuel and model year are enough - only the matching engines stay.
- 1.52015–… · 83 kW / 113 hp · Petrol
- 1.8 16V Flex1999–2003 · 85 kW / 116 hp · Petrol
- 1.6i 16V1998–2001 · 66 kW / 90 hp · Petrol
- 1.8i 16V1998–2001 · 85 kW / 116 hp · Petrol
- 1.8i 16V1996–1998 · 85 kW / 116 hp · Petrol
- 1.3i1994–1998 · 44 kW / 60 hp · Petrol
- 1.41994–1998 · 54 kW / 73 hp · Petrol
- 1.6i 16V1993–1998 · 66 kW / 90 hp · Petrol
The power is on your registration certificate, field P.2 (in kW).
17 characters, on the registration certificate part I under field E. In Poland the vehicle is looked up by VIN, not by number plate.
17 characters, on the registration certificate part I under field E. In Poland the vehicle is looked up by VIN, not by number plate.
Oils for Ford Escort
Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Ford Escort
| Engine | Model years | Viscosity | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 2015–… | 5W-30 | 4.05 L |
| 1.8 16V Flex | 1999–2003 | 15W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4.25 L |
| 1.6i 16V | 1998–2001 | 5W-30 | 4.25 L |
| 1.8i 16V | 1998–2001 | 5W-30 | 4.25 L |
| 1.8i 16V | 1996–1998 | 5W-30 | 4.25 L |
| 1.3i | 1994–1998 | 5W-30 | 3.25 L |
| 1.4 | 1994–1998 | 5W-30 | 3.5 L |
| 1.6i 16V | 1993–1998 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4.25 L |
| 1.8 Turbo Diesel | 1993–1999 | 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50 | 5 L |
| 1.3 | 1992–1993 | 10W-40, 5W-30 | 3.25 L |
| 1.4 | 1992–1993 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30 | 3.5 L |
| 1.8 XR3i | 1992–1996 | 5W-30 | 4.25 L |
| 1.8i 16V | 1992–1996 | 5W-30 | 4.25 L |
| RS 2000i | 1992–1996 | 5W-30 | 4.5 L |
| RS 2000i 4x4 | 1992–1996 | 5W-30 | 4.5 L |
| RS Cosworth 4x4 | 1992–1996 | 5W-50 | 3.6 L |
| 1.3 | 1990–1991 | 10W-40, 5W-30 | 3.25 L |
| 1.1 | 1989–1991 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30 | 3.25 L |
| 1.4 | 1989–1991 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30 | 3.5 L |
| 1.6 | 1989–1993 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30 | 3.5 L |
| 1.6 XR3i | 1989–1991 | 10W-40, 5W-30 | 3.5 L |
| 1.8 Diesel | 1988–1998 | 10W-40 | 5 L |
| 1.1 | 1986–1989 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30 | 3.25 L |
| 1.3 | 1986–1989 | 10W-40 | 3.25 L |
| 1.4 | 1986–1989 | 10W-40 | 3.5 L |
| 1.6 | 1986–1989 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30 | 3.5 L |
| RS Turbo | 1986–1990 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30 | 3.75 L |
| 1.6 Diesel | 1984–1990 | 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50 | 5 L |
| 1.6 XR3i | 1983–1989 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30 | 3.5 L |
| 1.1 | 1980–1986 | 10W-40 | 3.25 L |
| 1.3 | 1980–1986 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30 | 3.5 L |
| 1.6 | 1980–1986 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30 | 3.5 L |
| 1.6 XR3 | 1980–1983 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30 | 3.75 L |
| 1.6i Convertible | 1980–1990 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30 | 3.75 L |
| RS 1600i | 1980–1984 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 5W-30 | 3.75 L |
Fill quantity including an oil filter change, taken from our vehicle data. The change interval is set by your service book, not by the oil.
Other fluids for the Ford Escort
| Fluid | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Manual gearbox & axle oil | 75W-90, 75W-80, Ford WSD-M2C 200-C, Ford ESD- M2C 186-A |
| Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) | Ford ESP-M2C 166-H, Ford Mercon |
| Axle & differential oil | 75W-90, 75W-80, Ford WSD-M2C 200-C, Ford ESD- M2C 186-A |
| Brake fluid | FMVSS 116 DOT 3, FMVSS 116 DOT 4 |
| Coolant & antifreeze | G12, ASTM D3306 |
| Power steering fluid | Ford ESP-M2C 166-H, Ford Mercon |
Which viscosity does a Ford Escort need?
We cover 35 engine variants of the Ford Escort. The most commonly approved grades are 5W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40 and 20W-50. Fill quantity ranges from 3.2 to 5.0 litres depending on the engine.
Which approvals does Ford require?
Ford mostly calls for the approvals Ford WSS-M2C 912-A1, Ford WSS-M2C 913-A, Ford WSS-M2C 913-B and Ford WSS-M2C 913-D. An oil without the right approval can cost you a warranty claim.
Ford Escort engine variants
The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Ford Escort: Escort 1.5 2015–…, Escort 1.8 16V Flex 1999–2003, Escort 1.6i 16V 1998–2001, Escort 1.8i 16V 1998–2001, Escort 1.8i 16V 1996–1998, Escort 1.3i 1994–1998, Escort 1.4 1994–1998, Escort 1.6i 16V 1993–1998, Escort 1.8 Turbo Diesel 1993–1999, Escort 1.3 1992–1993, Escort 1.4 1992–1993, Escort 1.8 XR3i 1992–1996, Escort 1.8i 16V 1992–1996, Escort RS 2000i 1992–1996, Escort RS 2000i 4x4 1992–1996, Escort RS Cosworth 4x4 1992–1996, Escort 1.3 1990–1991, Escort 1.1 1989–1991, Escort 1.4 1989–1991, Escort 1.6 1989–1993, Escort 1.6 XR3i 1989–1991, Escort 1.8 Diesel 1988–1998, Escort 1.1 1986–1989, Escort 1.3 1986–1989, Escort 1.4 1986–1989, Escort 1.6 1986–1989, Escort RS Turbo 1986–1990, Escort 1.6 Diesel 1984–1990, Escort 1.6 XR3i 1983–1989, Escort 1.1 1980–1986, Escort 1.3 1980–1986, Escort 1.6 1980–1986, Escort 1.6 XR3 1980–1983, Escort 1.6i Convertible 1980–1990 and Escort RS 1600i 1980–1984. Your engine is not listed? Type your vehicle into the search above.