Since it first debuted in 2001, Ford’s small SUV, the Escape has had several different battery sizes. What battery size is right for your Ford Escape will depend mostly on the year that it was manufactured and what its trim level is.

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How big is a Ford Escape battery?

Car battery sizes are measured by the Battery Council International (BCI), which uses letters and numbers to define different battery size groups. These groups are determined by the physical dimensions and terminal locations of the battery—this lets you know what size battery will best fit a specific vehicle.

Different models of the Ford Escape use one of four different battery sizes: T4, 96R, H6, or 40R. Here’s what those group size actually mean:

Size group	Battery dimensions (length x width x height)
T4	8 ⅛ inches x 6 ⅞ inches x 6 ⅞ inches
96R	9 9/16 inches x 6 13/16 inches x 6 ⅞ inches
H6	12 1/16 inches x 6 ⅞ inches x 7 9/16 inches
40R	10 15/16 inches x 6 ⅞ inches x 6 ⅞ inches

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Which of these battery sizes is right for your Ford Escape will depend on two factors: its production year and its trim level. Here’s a breakdown of every iteration of the Ford Escape and which battery size each one needs:

Model year	Trim	Battery size
2020	Standard hybrid	T4
2019	Standard	96R
2019	Standard (Alternate)	H6
2018	Standard, without Intelligent access start/stop system	96R
2018	Standard, with Intelligent access start/stop system	H6
2017	Standard, without Intelligent access start/stop system	96R
2017	Standard, with Intelligent access start/stop system	H6
2016	Standard	96R
2015	Standard	96R
2014	Standard	96R
2013	Standard	96R
2012	Standard	96R
2011	Standard	96R
2010	Hybrid	96R
2010	Ex hybrid	40R
2009	Hybrid	96R
2009	Ex hybrid	40R
2008	Hybrid	96R
2008	Ex hybrid	40R
2007	Hybrid	96R
2007	Ex hybrid	40R
2006	Hybrid	96R
2006	Ex hybrid	40R
2005	Hybrid	96R
2005	Ex hybrid	40R
2004	Standard	96R
2004	Standard (Alternate)	40R
2003	Standard	96R
2003	Standard (Alternate)	40R
2002	Standard	96R
2002	Standard (Alternate)	40R
2001	Standard	96R
2001	Standard (Alternate)	40R

If you’re not sure which model year or trim level your Ford Escape is, you can always check the current battery installed in your car—it should be clearly labeled according to its battery group size.

Regardless of which battery size and Escape iteration you have, you should remember to

change your Ford’s battery

every three to five years. Over time, the battery will deteriorate and lose its ability to hold a charge.

It’s always a good idea to keep a spare battery in your trunk, just in case your car battery dies while you’re out on the road.

MORE:

How to refill a car battery

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