Parts for your Ford Escape
Ford Escape Intercoolers
Buy Ford Escape intercoolers online for 2013-2019 EcoBoost models. We list 10 charge air coolers priced from $88.98 to $153.43, from CSF, GPD, APDI and Action Crash. Each one is matched to a specific turbo engine, the 1.5L, 1.6L or 2.0L EcoBoost, so pick by engine first and then confirm with the fitment notes on the listing.
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Escape intercooler fitment by engine
Only turbocharged Escapes have an intercooler. The 2.5L non-turbo engine does not use one. On 2013-2016 models, the 1.6L EcoBoost and the 2.0L EcoBoost take different charge air coolers. For 2017-2019, the 1.5L EcoBoost has its own cooler, and the 2.0L EcoBoost should be checked separately rather than assuming the 1.5L unit fits.
Trim names such as SE or Titanium do not decide the part, and FWD and AWD Escapes often share the cooler for the same engine. Compare the inlet and outlet layout, mounting points and any sensor port with your original cooler, and use your VIN when you can.
Signs of a leaking intercooler
A cracked core or leaking tank lets boost escape before it reaches the engine. You may notice weak acceleration, a hiss when you step on the gas, a check engine light or an underboost code such as P0299. Impact damage, corrosion and cracked inlet or outlet tanks are common causes, and oil contamination from the turbo plumbing is also listed as a failure reason.
Those symptoms do not prove the cooler is bad. Loose or split charge air hoses, clamps, bypass or wastegate parts and the turbocharger itself can cause the same code. Smoke test or pressure test the boost system before you replace the intercooler.
Installing a new charge air cooler
Check whether the listing is the cooler only or includes seals, tubes or clamps. On the 1.5L, Ford catalogs the seals, gaskets and inlet and outlet hoses as separate parts, so inspect yours and replace any that are cracked or oil-soaked.
If the old cooler failed from oil contamination, clean or replace oily charge pipes so the oil does not carry into the new core. After installation, check every connection and clamp for leaks. Clear any codes, then test drive under boost and confirm the underboost fault does not return.
More about intercoolers
Read our intercoolers buying guide for how the part works and what to look for in any vehicle.
Escape questions
Does a 2.5L Ford Escape have an intercooler?
No. The non-turbo 2.5L engine does not use an intercooler. Only the 1.5L, 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost turbo engines have one. Check the engine size on your vehicle before ordering.
Does the 1.6L EcoBoost intercooler fit the 2.0L Escape?
No. On 2013-2016 Escapes, the 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost engines use different charge air coolers. Choose your engine in the fitment table. The 2017-2019 1.5L EcoBoost also has its own unit.
Will a bad intercooler cause code P0299 on an Escape?
It can. A leaking intercooler or charge air tube can cause an underboost code like P0299. The hoses, clamps, bypass parts or turbo can too, so test for boost leaks first.