What is the importance of frequent oil and filter changes for home mechanics on Ford Escape?

Frequent oil changes are necessary to avoid pre-emptive maintenance. Have equipment and materials. Raise the car so you can easily work on it. Start the engine and let it run for a while. Find a flat spot, remove the oil filler cap, and put up the vehicle on jack stands. Put your drain pan under that plug and remove it. Check drained oil for metal shavings. Clean and reinstall plug. Position your drain pan below the filter, loosen it, unscrew it by hand. Clean the surface where filter going to sit then put in new one. Release the jack stands, replenish with new oil making sure that you fill until full, check level of the oil again. Check if there are leaks through starting up the engine and measuring the amount of oil left in the car's reservoir including other parts after which remove it carefully into an approved waste container so as not to pollute environment.

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Ford Escape Filter Assembly - Oil
Part Number: AA5Z-6714-A
- Other Name: Oil Filter
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2009-2012 Ford Escape | 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Filter Assembly - Oil
Part Number: F1AZ-6731-BD
- Other Name: Oil Filter
- Replaces: F1AZ-6731-A
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2001-2008 Ford Escape | 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Kit - Element & Gasket - Oil Filter
Part Number: BE8Z-6731-AB
- Other Name: Oil Filter
- Manufacturer Note: Alternative Part
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2005-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Filter Assembly - Oil
Part Number: 1S7Z-6731-DA
- Other Name: Filter Assy - Oil
- Replaced by: BE8Z-6731-AB
$6.83 MSRP: $10.89
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2005-2012 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Filter Assembly - Engine Oil - Elem
Part Number: 3S7Z-6731-A
- Other Name: Filter Assy - Engine Oil - Element; Filter Element, Oil Filter
- Replaces: 3M4Z-6744-AC
$10.55 MSRP: $16.82
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2005-2009 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Filter Assembly - Oil
Part Number: F8CZ-6731-AA
- Other Name: Filter Assy - Oil
- Replaced by: E4FZ-6731-AB
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2001-2004 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Filter Assembly
Part Number: 6M8Z-6731-AA
- Other Name: Filter Assy
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2009-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) , 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Oil Filter Parts Questions & Answers

Filter Assembly - Engine Oil - Elem
3S7Z-6731-A
Q: What is the importance of frequent oil and filter changes for home mechanics on Ford Escape?
A: Frequent oil changes are necessary to avoid pre-emptive maintenance. Have equipment and materials. Raise the car so you can easily work on it. Start the engine and let it run for a while. Find a flat spot, remove the oil filler cap, and put up the vehicle on jack stands. Put your drain pan under that plug and remove it. Check drained oil for metal shavings. Clean and reinstall plug. Position your drain pan below the filter, loosen it, unscrew it by hand. Clean the surface where filter going to sit then put in new one. Release the jack stands, replenish with new oil making sure that you fill until full, check level of the oil again. Check if there are leaks through starting up the engine and measuring the amount of oil left in the car's reservoir including other parts after which remove it carefully into an approved waste container so as not to pollute environment.