Parts for your 2013 Ford Escape-Oil seals

2013 Ford Escape oil seals: what they do and when to service them

Oil seals are very much used on the 2013 Ford Escape. Technical sources including the Ford Workshop Manual for the 2013 Escape (engine sections for the 1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost and 2.5L Duratec, plus the 6F35 automatic transaxle and AWD driveline sections) and the Ford/Motorcraft parts catalogues list multiple seals: front and rear crankshaft oil seals, transaxle output/drive shaft oil seals, and (on AWD models) Power Transfer Unit and rear differential/pinion seals. Those factory documents exist to specify service procedures and part numbers for these seals, which confirms they’re standard fitment on this model.

On a 2013 Escape, oil seals keep lubricants where they belong and road grime out, while allowing rotating shafts to spin freely. When they harden or wear, oil weeps begin, leading to mess under the bonnet, low fluid levels, odd smells, and—if ignored—expensive repairs. They’re small parts with a big job.

• Engine: front crankshaft seal (behind the crank pulley) and rear main seal (between engine and gearbox).
• Transaxle: left/right output shaft seals on the 6F35 auto.
• AWD models: PTU input/output seals and rear differential/pinion and axle seals.

As part of regular servicing, a quick visual once-over goes a long way. The tech should look for fresh oil around the crank pulley, the bellhousing joint, and where the driveshafts enter the transaxle or PTU