2013 Ford Escape Easy Battery Access: HOW TO ESCAPE
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Here's a great method for having FULL OVERHEAD BATTERY ACCESS with your '13-'16 Ford Escape. WAY easier than removing the airbox and pulling the battery forward.
**Wiper Recalibration**
for those whose wipers need recalibration, check out this video:
• Wiper / Motor Realignm...
Tools Needed:
- 8mm Socket (*EURO VEHICLES USE 10MM*)
- 15mm Socket
- Small Philips Driver
- T-25 Torx Driver
Follow the easy steps in the video.
Be GENTLE with the snaps of the flexible cowl, and make sure that the pins on each side of the rigid cowl drain pan are in the right place when reinstalling.
It's best to pay attention to the "Park" Position of the wipers to put them back in the same spot as before to avoid messing up the calibration/timing of the wiping! A sharpie mark can suffice on the wiper arm/motor, but there ARE little notations for the "Parked" position on the windshield
From @Centex on FordEscape.org:
"Lift the blades and look closely at the windshield on each side near the outer end of the blade where they park. Etched into the black background you'll see an alignment mark for each side (looks like a "T" with another upside down "T" below it, about a 1/2" gap top-to-bottom). The blades should be between these marks when parked.
LH blade (viewed from driver seat) is Always above the RH blade. Cycle the wipers on a wet windshield after reinstall to let the motors self-align."
*Using a PULLER TOOL is great for taking off the wiper arms from the splined wiper motor post. This is a fairly basic tool and can be found at any local auto parts store.
*When reinstalling the wiper arm, the nut needs to be torqued to 25Nm - Thanks @Murcod for the spec!
*Great opportunity to clean out your gummed up cowl vents!
This process was posted in a video by @Daniel_Ros - Not sure if he was the first, but I wanted to add it to the channel and give him props!
I’m 57, I’ve worked on my own cars since I was 14, and I can’t believe I’m watching a video on how to remove a battery (thank you Ford). This video was perfect, thank you for getting to the point quickly and not wasting my time with needless talk.
I hear you @R_Zim- it is a tad frustrating how they laid this one out. Thanks for the feedback and for leaving the comment on the channel! I appreciate your time!
54 been wrenching since 1980 same thing here to change a battery 🤣
So stupid… why did they do this? Too damn cold to be out wrenching on this crap right now. Guys I’m jumping my car every morning until it warms up. Stupid.
I have NEVER changed a battery! Thank you I am so very grateful you created this video! I think it was ingenious of Ford to design these vehicles with added protection under the hood!👏🏽. I pray they design a deterrent for the catalytic converter‘s 🙂
This is how all how-to videos should be done... the fast-forwards were perfect and dispensing with showing the removal of the same bolt on the opposite side was right on. Thanks for valuing my time, and showing just the necessary stuff. Nicely done.
bburdick11 thank you for the great feedback! So glad it was helpful :-)
I subscribed because of that - no endless waffle and only 10% actual useful info like most other videos
OMG, why would anyone think this design made sense? How?
On a lighter note, thank you for such a useful video.
Not as bad as on a chevy cruze its all the way down on the bottom on the right side A real bitch to get too .
Someone who is book smart and real world stupid.
THIS design actually came from Europe. Ford was going to cancel the Escape and got so many complaints, they brought THIS "Generation" from Europe and made virtually NO changes to the design because it was cheaper not to...
They do th this bull to make extra money off people I have a Ford escape I will never get another Ford again now that I know this and I'm trying to find somebody to get change my car battery dealership I got my car want to charge $150 with my own battery and $300 with there battery damn shame they doing this to people now I don't have that kinda money right now. Not working .
Yeah who ever design that is retarded and need to be fired . It makes no since.
Perfect! Way less complicated than going through the airbox. Soup to nuts in less than 30 minutes! Battery $99...my time (kinda free). Did this three years ago through Ford...$600. Excellent video THANKS!!
I just changed my battery out, and this video was a tremendous help. The only two things I can add is 1. remember which wiper blade goes on top. 2. I originally told my wife to call the dealership after I seen where it was, and they quoted $150 for the battery and installation. I figured I would save maybe $20-30 and do it myself, the battery I installed was $159 after core charge .. I haven't told her that part yet. lol
I just want to thank Ford, and their engineering department
Even if this is easier it is still ridiculous. The regular way is even more ridiculous.
I guess Ford hid the battery on purpose so those who don’t drive a lot can’t put a trickle charger on their Escape. I might could get 5 years of life, out of my car battery if Ford had made possible. Just imagine it’s a cold winter night and your Escape won’t start. Good Luck on a jumpstart.
Instead of a simple jump start, now your Escape will have to be towed to a repair shop. You pay a tow bill and a repair bill too. Plus close to $200 for a new battery.
Just pray if and when this moment happens, your prepared.
@@ronniepigg6711 You can still jump start and use trickle chargers regardless of the battery location. Terminals are provided for this purpose. Look closer.
ass hats
LOL!!! Ain’t it the truth!!
Thanks for posting this. I was at a loss when I opened my wife's hood and saw where the battery was located. Piss poor design but a great video. I was able to change it out in less than an hour or so. I really appreciate the post and instructions.
This guy deserves a gold medal 🥇 He gets to the point and shows you what you need, unlike other guys that want to tell you about their day and the entire history of the car along with other none sense that when they’re done, they literally wasted your time and failed to explain correctly what you wanted to know!
As a single mother and full time student, I'd like to say thank you so much! Often struggling, I appreciate all of your videos, I've used multiple. This one alone saved me $150 that extremely helps right now during back to school time for my son from clothes to groceries. Without people like you sharing your knowledge, people like me wouldn't even be able to afford to drive. Cheaper to buy the battery yourself, and no labor costs. Everyone I've talked to, including people in auto shops all talk about how hard it is! You were precise, efficient and easy to understand. Thank you again!
He did not include one key piece of information
@@stevengrubbs89 Flash X 5, brake X 3?
What the hell. A grand salute to the design department of Ford for making battery access so complicated. I mean it's the basic thing in all the vehicles which is easily accessible. I can't imagine the trouble I have to go through if I have to jump my car or help somebody get their car jump
I’m 85 and I did this below freezing. Thanks for the video.
I worked just like you said. I enjoyed doing this.
Super clear instructions, so much easier than removing the air box. Thank you, sir, you saved me a ton of time and money!!
Hey thanks Larry! Funny you should say that- there are a ton of people who have asked me to do an airbox video to compare- I agree with you! Thanks for taking the time to say something and glad it helped you save some cash! Appreciate the feedback!
You are a life saver! I needed to change the battery and no place would install it for me because they said it was to difficult on a Ford Escape. The dealership would have cost me to much. Thank you for your great instructions!!! Yes , I am a woman and was able to do this install in an hour;)
That's great, Tia! Glad you were able to find and use the video- that's what the channel is for, so thanks for taking the time to leave the great feedback!
Tia Jia
Congratulations..I am happy for you...you did it yourself and in the process inspired other women to try on their on cars..
Try that in -38 and lets see you do that in a hour and how many plastic bit you would brake.
I did the other method last 4 years ago and it was a pain, especially trying to get to the bolt on the back terminal. This was so much easier, provided much better access to the battery terminals and I was finally able to clean those impossible to clean vents on the shroud. Thanks!
Thanks for such positive feedback!
In the other method, with the airbox removed, slide the battery forward and it's real easy to access the rear (negative) terminal.
The filter housing approach appears INSANE. The approach described here is straightforward. The most challenging part is freeing the windshield wiper arms. Thanks!
Thanks, @saulkravitz- Glad it was helpful and yeah, the wipers can be a bit tricky! The air intake is a bear- thanks for watching the video and checking out the channel!
This is the best video i have seen on removing the escape battery. Thank you
Awesome, went through the air filter the first time I changed battery but this was so much easier and quicker. I didn't even cuss once !
This was so much easier than the removal of the air box. When replacing the battery, I’d replace the ground BMS cable too. The corrosion they get with time makes it worth doing once so far into the compartment. You also have to do a BMS reset for a new battery.
So I actually used this DIY to access my broken dipstick. No related video was available, but I needed to remove the cowel to get to the tube. Once removed following you vid., I was able to complete my task, so a BIG thanks to your video!
Without QUESTION the BEST and EASIEST way to access the Battery for the 2013 and up Ford Escape! Simple, step by step... to "Replace" your battery OR, add accessories! THANK YOU!!! Bj ~ Conroe, Texas
Thank you so much for this helpful video. Without this video, I would not have known how to lift the cowling without breaking the snaps. The only discrepancy I found was that the four bolts holding the drip pan use a 10 mm socket. Also, I did not need to remove a bolt before removing the flexible cowling. That could just be a difference between the 2013 and 2015 models. Unfortunately, I did not keep the wiper arms aligned when I removed them and put them back on. Fortunately, you made a video on how to reset them and it worked great for me 😀
Thank you for posting such clear and to the point video not wasting everyone's time unlike 99% of the videos.
MrDilapnapunjabi Agree 100% EXCELLENT instruction.
This worked great, just replaced the battery in my wife's car in about a half hour. Not fast like the old days, but cheaper than a mechanic by a bundle, and much faster than that could have been. This video was a great help. It is clear, and concise. Thank you for posting it.
Thanks for the helpful video, it saved me a lot of trouble in figuring out how to do this. I was able to get my battery replaced within an hour, so again thank you for the detailed walkthrough.
Great video. Had no problems and I was dreading this until I saw your video. Thank you
Awesome, Presley! Thanks for such great feedback! Glad it was a smooth job!
I called RACV today and guy didnt know how to replace battery, so unprofessional...now i know how to...thanks a lot for video, much appreciated..
This video saved me a couple of hours and prevented what would undoubtedly be an embarrassing amount of cursing. Like some others, my 2019 Escape needed a 10mm socket instead of an 8mm. The only thing that might have made the video better would have been to show how you need to carefully tilt the battery to slide it in or out of the battery compartment. And like some here, I too needed to adjust my wiper positions after remounting the wiper arms, but the alignment marks on the windshield helped me get it right the second time. Thank you for a very helpful video.
I have avoided changing the battery myself on my Escape due to the utter pain it is to get the air filter in and out this method looks a lot easier.
Thank you again for yet another easy to follow video.
Just a quick tip the windshield actually had markers for where the wipers are supposed to be when reinstalling them.
This was an incredibly helpful video. 100% was able to accomplish the battery replacement and was so happy to not have to take out so many parts. Thanks a million!!
I just want to thank you for the clear and concise video! With your help it took me about an hour start to finish to remove and replace my battery, all in a gas station parking lot. I doubt trying to go through the air filter housing would have saved me any time or sanity, so this was a lifesaver.
Awesome, Shane! Glad it went smoothly and that the video was helpful! Thanks for the great feedback.
Thanks a lot for this video. The battery of my 2013 Ford Escape died. The guy who provided the replacement service at home knew the other method and his first comment was that this was not going to be an easy task. When I mentioned your way he was more than willing to give it a try and at the end both of us were happy with the result. He just had a little issue re-aligning the wiper blades, so just make sure to check how they are before removing them. That said, this is my first Ford and for sure will be my last one!
Hey- glad that the video was helpful for you guys to save some time- I have to agree that this is not intuitive at all for something as simple/important as battery access. Anyhow, I'm sorry you've had a rough go with your Escape- more power to you, sir. I personally haven't had the bugs with my '13 that others have mentioned, and it's been a great vehicle to me since buying it. Rounded past 100k miles a month or two ago. Hope you can find some resolution with yours- thanks for taking the time to check out the channel!
Great directions, worked exactly as you showed ! Thanks for spending the time to post this
Nicely played, sir! I like the explanation of tools needed, and your steps were very clear. Much appreciated!
I just used this method on 2013 Ford escape took maybe 20 min tops im glad I seen this video first, thanks for the video!!
Awesome, @Marky!!! Glad you were able to use it and that it was so quick! Please let us know if there's anything else you need help with and we'll see if we can put something together!
Thank you so much. This is a great video ! I wasn’t sure where to start. I just swapped out my battery in 30 minutes.(2013 Escape)
Thanks man!! Ford does this shit so many patrons will have to go to the dealership just to have the battery changed out.
My man, coming thru with the hookup! Wifey's battery just died and I didn't know where it even was, ha! Yeah, I just knew that air box method that I've been seeing on the other videos was incorrect. So far your videos have helped me fix a leak in my headliner and now replacing the battery. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you so much for this video. I just did the wife's car and it was very easy and simple to do with your help. The video is very much appreciated.
Just had to change the battery on my 2013 Escape, wow, this video made it so much easier - thanks very much !!!
Thank you! I saw the video that DanielRos posted, but this one was clear about the tools needed and the shots were easier to see what was going on. It didn't take me long to do at all, I really appreciate you posting it!
Absolutely! Glad it was helpful @Red_Panther! Appreciate the positive feedback!
EXCELLENT VIDEO! Thank you! I was having nightmares about how to change the battery, but this was a life saver, very simple even though Ford try to make doing ANY kind of maintenance very difficult! Thanks again!
Absolutely! Glad that it was helpful to you!!! Thanks for checking out the channel and subscribe if you'd like to see more videos as they come out!
Thank you so much for this video. I was all set to fiddle with the airbox. This is much better.
Thanks for the video, it was one of the few do it yourself videos that actually worked for me without any complications!
Awesome!!! Glad it was helpful and thanks for the feedback!
Thank you so much! Your channel has saved me so much money and time. I checked your website and don't see any kind of a PayPal or Patreon donation link. Consider setting one up. I bet I'm not the only one who has finished a project and thought "I want to buy that guy a 6 pack!"
Hah! Thank you so much, Ben! I really appreciate the great feedback and support- what's more, it's great you've been able to find these videos so helpful! Please let me know if there is anything in specific you'd like to see and maybe I can help. As for Patreon, I think that's a pretty good idea- just made an account tonight at www.patreon.com/howtoescape if you feel inclined to contribute to the cause- if not no worries and thanks for the positivity!
I just replaced the battery in 30 minutes based off these instructions. Very simple to do for anyone with these basic tools.
Thank you! Just replaced the battery in my 2015 escape se. Thumbs up!
Just changed my battery and this video was very helpful. Thank you!
Very well done. The guy you referenced, had too much filler and his camera was all over the place. Thanks for cleaning it up!
Thanks for the great feedback, Keith! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and check out the channel!
This video was spot on! I followed it and it saved me lots of time.
Ford designed the battery location such that this is the EASIER way to replace the battery. THANKS FORD! And also, thanks for the excellent video!
OMG, Thank you. So simple after watching this video
Hah! Great- glad it was helpful, Steve! Thanks for checking out the channel :)
I HATE car work. It’s not my thing. I suck at it. THANK YOU for walking me through this quickly and to the point. I did it!
AWESOME! So glad it was helpful- if you need a video for something please let us know
Thank you for showing the steps instead of describing the steps like in other videos.
Worked out great for me thanks alot for making the video
Video was spot on. Saved me money and time. Thanks 👍
I have a 2015 this was my approach and it is a simple operation done in this manner...😎
Thank you! Your video made it a breeze.
Great video! One problem I encountered was that in removing the wiper arms I ended up rotating the wiper motors shaft(s). When I reinstalled the wiper arms, the wipers were horribly out of sync and did not stop in their correct positions. It took some trail and error of repositioning the arms to correct the problem. I would HIGHLY recommend marking the end of the motor shafts and the wiper arms before removal to allow correct repositioning. :)
Hey David! Thanks for the comment- that does happen a lot unfortunately! Glad you figured it out but sorry you had to go through that one... we did make a video for that exact reason on wiper realignment and calibration here for future reference if you need it! ruclips.net/video/t_56ZWGnwCM/видео.html
Great video. I had to find another video to put wiper arms back on , other than that things when very smooth.
Do a video on taking out the air intake filter box , please . Many a people have said that's the way to go but without a video procedure we will never know .👨🔧
Hi @Edwin_Hernandez, that makes sense- I'll get on it :) We have a few videos lined up for the next couple uploads but I'll add it to our list :) Thanks!
@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews Hi" thank you for your response. Awesome that your going to do a video on the Escape air intake removal procedure. Cant wait to see this video , iam sure it will be great!!! 👨🔧👍👍👍👍👍
This was SO HELPFUL!
thank you for making this video 👏👏👏
Thank you very much for the feedback, Jessica! Appreciate it and glad it was helpful! Be sure to check out our other videos when needed and thanks for checking out the channel :)
Awesome video. A detailed video that allowed me to prepare properly and tackle changing the battery on my wife's 2013 Ford Escape. After this I will stick with my 2003 Jeep Wrangler, everything is easy to get at and most items don't take near as long to complete. Thanks again.
Thanks @Louis- appreciate the feedback and glad that it was helpful to you! Agreed- the old days made things much more accessible :) Love the Escape though!
Thank you. Start to finish....30 minutes.
Amazing!
Hey that's awesome! Glad you were able to find it helpful and you got the job done! Thanks for the comment and for checking out our channel!!!
Super helpful video. Thanks!
Great post, just had to refer to it for 2nd time in 2 yrs 🙄 Bad alternator, this time. Thx again!
Dude! Thanks. You're video was so helpful and I was able to replace my battery in about a hour. So Thanks again.
Awesome Joe thanks a lot for the feedback and glad you got the job done! Appreciate the feedback and please let me know if there's anything else you'd like to see!
Thanks for the steps for changing the battery very helpful!
Thank you for the help. You made it look easy and it was. Great video
Awesome- glad you were able to knock it out and get to the battery :) Thanks for leaving a comment!
Def the better approach, thx. Have done 2x now
Great video and thank you!
worked great thank you
Thanks alot for the clear instructions. Great video.
Thanks a ton for the great vid! This definitely saved me some time, and a headache
Great! Thanks for the great feedback and for watching!
Listing the tools you will need helps the best saves me ten try’s with different sockets till I find the right one. Thanks
I appreciated how you edited the video where you kept it nice and short, but still provided all the necessary details. Nice. I did it the other way, and it seems like both methods suck. I guess there is just no way around the crappy design.
Thanks for the comparison- we do have a lot to work around to get there. Glad it's not just me who thinks removing the air box is tough! hah
Good how to video. I had to do this a couple of weeks ago. Its a shame Ford made it so much trouble to replace the battery. My next vehicle will not be another Escape because of this reason. After I replaced the battery, I did have trouble with the wiper blades being out of sync. I had to watch separate videos on how to calibrate them. Thank you, Ford. Every 3 years I will have to do this procedure. Ford charges $130 for the motocraft battery and $50 to install.
Great video! Thanks for sharing. Saved me a ton of time and $$.
Thank You so much for such a detailed video.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the feedback!
Thank you so much!! You saved me a great deal of time and expense.
That's great! Glad the video was helpful! Thanks for checking out the channel!
You are the best!!! Thank you
Thanks for the great video! Worked out just like you showed it!
Awesome! Thanks so much for the feedback and glad it worked well for you! Please subscribe if you're interested in any other videos or if you have a specific request one day!
Never would have thought of this,thanks!
Hope it was helpful! Thanks for checking out the channel!
This guy is the $hiiiiiiiiiiiiit. To the point not a lotta talkin and very helpful.
Hah thanks a lot @PM_Art - we try to keep it as functional as possible :) So glad it helped you get what you needed! Please give a shout if there's something else you are looking for- take a look at the other vids we have and perhaps there's other things you can use in the future as well- feedback is always appreciated. Have a great night!
Thank you for such a great video! I just replaced mine step by step with your instructions. Made it an easy job.
That was very helpful step.by step
Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback!
Great video, very clear and professional. Thanks for uploading.
Thanks for the great feedback- glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your video, it saved me a lot of time.
Awesome, @Stephen, glad it was helpful! Thanks for checking out the channel and please let us know if there's something in specific you'd like to see
Great video and thx for the help! 👍
We did it! Thanks
Thanks for this video. I was horror-struck when I saw where the battery was in my 2013 Escape, but, following your instructions in the video, it turned out to be quite simple to get access to the battery and replace it.
Awesome! So glad that it was helpful- thank you for the feedback and for checking out the channel!
Awesome video. Thank you. My 22-year-old daughter and I just replaced the battery in her Escape. I also have a Focus, which I am sure is the same.
Hey thanks so much, Matthew! I'm glad you guys could knock it out! Please let me know if there's anything in specific you would like a video request on and we can see if we can make it happen :) Subscribe if you'd like to stay in touch with more Escape content!
Thank you so much!!! I've always done work on my vehicles myself but when I saw where this battery was I was like WTH?? And then i was told i needed to take it to a dealer...yeah
.not gonna happen...i can do this myself easily! Great video.
Yes, one can do it. Easily depends on the persons age and how flexible they are. Ford engineers should have their collective asses kicked for such a screw up. Accessing the oil filter isn't that great either if you're a big guy with big hands. Dealers were happy I'm sure with the added work they got from this design.
@@ngzcaz yup..ot took me about 30 minutes to do it, but it was pretty simple with your insyruction!
Awesome Chuck! Thanks for the great feedback and glad it helped you get the job done!
Great instructional video. Just saved me a shitload of time and aggravation. Nice work.
Nice! Glad it was helpful Don!
Thank you sir.......changed the battery perfectly!!!!!!!!
mithu16 awesome! glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!
Excellent video. Saved me time and aggravation.
Awesome, Mike! Thanks for checking out the channel and for the great feedback!
Excellent!!
Thank you, this was really helpful. For the life of me I have no idea why they would snug the battery in there. Lousy engineering if you ask me.
Simple answer. Ford does not want customers working on their own vehicles. Ford prefers you carry your Escape back to a Ford Service Dept. where they can charge you whatever they like. There’s more profit made in the Service Dept. than Sales Dept. now. This was brought on by on line shopping for autos. Very few New Cars sold make a profit now. The profit now is in the Service Department. Been there, wore the T-shirt, till I retired.
Flawless video. So helpful, thank you!
Wow thank you for the feedback! Glad it was helpful!
This video is great and really helpful, and without taking anything away from that I would suggest watching the airbox method also. I found the latter really quick with just a few (quick) orientation challenges to get the air box out/in. Anyway, all these videos are super helpful and provide you with choices, and to be honest without them i wouldn't know where to start with some jobs that could turn out real bad 😲. Thanks 'How to Escape' 🙂
Hey thanks for leaving the comment! It's funny you mention this! I did try to do the airbox method a few months back as I needed to swap out my battery when it started cooling off weather-wise... our Escape was in the driveway out front and I started recording the steps and then it started pouring rain so I hustled with this wiper removal method as I'm most familiar with it and can do it in a jiffy- I hear you though- you're certainly not the only one recommending we document the airbox method too- thank you very much for the follow up and the suggestion! Happy New Year !