The service and repair manual for the 2021 Ford Escape — 1.5L I3 and 2.0L I4 and 2.5L I4 engines, 11 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L I3 — 91 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · SEL Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Limited Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door · SEL Plug-In Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door +5 |
| Federal record | 10 recalls · 397 complaints · 200 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2021 Escape manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 2,722
- General Information 2,374
- Accessories & Equipment 3,528
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 407
- Body & Frame 765
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 848
- Restraints 195
- Drivelines & Axles 103
- Steering 161
- Electrical 2,485
- Suspension 200
- Engine Mechanical 466
- Transmission 346
- Engine Performance 3,267
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 98
- Generator StudBolt 18
- Generator Bolt 18
- Wire Nut 155
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2021 Escape
- Engine · 23V380000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 escape, 2022-2023 maverick, and 2021-2023 corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5l hev or phev engines. in the event of an engi.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › oil/lubrication · 22V191000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 escape and 2021-2022 bronco sport vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines. the engine oil separator housing may crack and deve.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › disc › caliper · 21V922000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 bronco sport and escape vehicles. the rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system · 22V859000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 escape and 2021-2023 bronco sport vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines. a fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the.
- Electrical System — propulsion system › traction battery · 22V149000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022 corsair and 2021-2022 escape vehicles equipped with a 2.5l hybrid powertrain. the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a.
- Electrical System — propulsion system › traction battery · 21V869000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling one 2021 escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5l hybrid powertrain. the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
- Equipment — electrical › engine block heater · 25V685000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 lincoln mkc, 2016-2023 explorer, 2019-2020 fusion, 2019-2024 ranger, 2020-2022 lincoln corsair, escape, 2021-2024 bronco, b.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump › control/drive module · 21V625000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 escape, lincoln corsair, and 2021-2022 bronco sport vehicles. the fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing l.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 22V484000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 escape, 2021-2022 lincoln corsair, and 2022 maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5l hev or phev engines. in the event of an e.
- Structure — body › hatchback/liftgate › hinge and attachments · 25V829000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 escape and 2025 escape vehicles. the liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Owners have filed 397 complaints and Ford has issued 200 technical service bulletins for the 2021 Escape. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2021 Escape manual
Is this manual specific to the 2021 Escape?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2021 model year, covering the 1.5L I3 and 2.0L I4 and 2.5L I4 across the SE Sport Utility 4-Door, SEL Sport Utility 4-Door, S Sport Utility 4-Door, SE Limited Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door, SE Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door, SEL Plug-In Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door, Titanium Plug-In Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door, Titanium Sport Utility 4-Door, Titanium Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door, SEL Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door, SE Plug-In Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2021 Escape problems does it help with?
10 recalls are on federal record for the 2021 Escape, covering engine, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2021 Escape wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2021 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $55.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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