How much refrigerant does a Ford Escape A/C system hold?

The 2014 Ford Escape (4 Cyl. 1.6 Eng.) holds 24 oz of R-134a as a complete system charge. That is the amount for an empty, evacuated system, not for a top-off.

Can I put R-134a in a car that uses R-1234yf?

No. The two use different service fittings on purpose and different oils. Charging the wrong refrigerant can damage the compressor and is illegal in the US under EPA rules.

Can I recharge the A/C myself?

A DIY can with a gauge can top off a slightly low R-134a system. If the system is empty it has a leak, and adding refrigerant without fixing it wastes the can. A full charge needs the system evacuated and weighed in, which is a shop job.

Ford Escape A/C refrigerant type and capacity

GarageDex's A/C data shows the 2014 Ford Escape (4 Cyl. 1.6 Eng.) uses 24 oz of R-134a refrigerant with PAG-46 compressor oil.

Shop R-134a Match the type on your under-hood decal

Key takeaways

2014 Ford Escape: 24 oz of R-134a, 4.5 oz of PAG-46 oil.
The charge is a full-system amount; a top-off adds far less.
Do not mix refrigerant types or oils.
A system that is empty has a leak - fix it before charging.

Ford Escape A/C refrigerant and oil by year
Years	Engine	Refrigerant	Charge	Compressor oil
2014	4 Cyl. 1.6 Eng.	R-134a	24 oz	PAG-46 4.5 oz
2014	4 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.	R-134a	24 oz	PAG-46 4.5 oz
2014	4 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.	R-134a	27.2 oz	PAG-46 4.5 oz
2013	4 Cyl. 1.6 Eng.	R-134a	24 oz	PAG-46 4.5 oz
2013	4 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.	R-134a	24 oz	PAG-46 4.5 oz
2013	4 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.	R-134a	27 oz	PAG-46 4.5 oz
2013	4 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.	R-134a	24 oz	PAG-46 4.5 oz
2012	2.5 Eng.; Gas/Electric	R-134a	32 oz	-
2012	4 Cyl.; Excl. Electric/Gas	R-134a	25 oz	PAG-46 5 oz
2010 to 2011	All Eng.; Excl. Electric/Gas	R-134a	25 oz	PAG-46 5 oz
2010 to 2011	4 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.; Gas/Electric	R-134a	32 oz	-
2009	All Eng.; HYBRID	R-134a	32 oz	PAG-46 5 oz
2009	All Eng.; Excl. Hybrid	R-134a	25 oz	PAG-46 5 oz
2008	All Eng.; Gas/Electric	R-134a	32 oz	-
2008	All Eng.; Excl. Hybrid	R-134a	25 oz	PAG-46 5 oz
2007	4 Cyl. 2.3 Eng.; Excl. Hybrid	R-134a	32 oz	PAG-46 7 oz
2007	6 Cyl. 3.0 Eng.	R-134a	32 oz	PAG-46 7 oz
2005 to 2006	4 Cyl. 2.3 Eng.; Excl. Hybrid	R-134a	32 oz	PAG-46 7 oz
2005 to 2006	4 Cyl. 2.3 Eng.	R-134a	32 oz	PAG-46 7 oz
2005 to 2006	6 Cyl. 3.0 Eng.	R-134a	32 oz	PAG-46 7 oz
2001 to 2004	All Eng.	R-134a	32 oz	PAG-46 7 oz

Recharge supplies for your Ford Escape

Buy the refrigerant type shown for your year and confirm it against the under-hood decal. R-1234yf cans cost more and need a matching coupler.

R-134aR-134a recharge can with a gaugeShop cans Manifold gauge setReads high and low side pressure properlyShop gauges Leak detection kitFind the leak before you spend on refrigerantShop kits

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Source: Four Seasons - Compressor / System Refrigerant & Lubricant Specs. The under-hood A/C decal is the primary source for your exact car - it overrides any table. Charges assume a clean system with a new drier.