The 2021 Ford Escape has 41 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 9 part types and 8 brands, covering all 3 engine options (1.5L L3 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS). Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The drivetrain system on the 2021 Ford Escape moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (28 parts), Differential Pinion Seal (3 parts) and Gear Oil (2 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 8 parts.
The 2021 Ford Escape was sold with 3 engines. 20 parts fit every engine; the other 21 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2021 Ford Escape drivetrain parts are GSP (10 parts), MOTORCRAFT (9 parts) and TRAKMOTIVE (7 parts), plus 5 more brands.
7 parts on this 2021 Ford Escape page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including MOTORCRAFT TX1090 (CV Axle) and MOTORCRAFT TX1091 (CV Axle). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | SL260451 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
This group shows a single part: TIMKEN SL260451.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Popular Fits: 1.5L L3 Turbocharged | TX1090 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Popular Fits: 1.5L L3 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TX1091 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Popular Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | TX1087 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TX1092 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | TN40295 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 1.5L L3 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | FD86053 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | FD86058 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | NCV11253 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.5L L3 Turbocharged | NCV11249 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftFWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | NCV11292 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | NCV11285 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.5L L3 Turbocharged | NCV11250 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 1.5L L3 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NCV11287 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | NCV11298 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | NCV11310 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | NCV11251 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | NCV11252 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: 1.5L L3 Turbocharged | TX1139 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftFWD | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TX1089 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftFWD | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.5L L3 Turbocharged | TN40168 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftFWD | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | TN40308 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Left | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 1.5L L3 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TN40297 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front LeftAWD | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TN40170 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.5L L3 Turbocharged | FD86055 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | FD86060 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear LeftAWD | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | FD86056 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 1.5L L3 Turbocharged | FD86057 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | FD86092 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.
28 CV Axle parts for the 2021 Ford Escape come from 4 brands — GSP, TRAKMOTIVE, MOTORCRAFT and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MOTORCRAFT TX1090. A list this long means CV Axle applications vary by configuration — the notes carry the qualifiers.
CV Axle Support Bearing Bracket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | CVB23 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Bearing | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brackets that mount the CV Axle Support Bearing. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners.
One part is listed for the 2021 Ford Escape — MOTORCRAFT CVB23.
Differential Lock Motor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | DLM101 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Lock motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor.
This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DLM101.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Fits: 1.5L L3 Turbocharged | 17660A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | 18048A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | SL260566 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
3 Differential Pinion Seal parts for the 2021 Ford Escape come from 2 brands — SKF and TIMKEN. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.
Part numbers include SKF 17660A, SKF 18048A and TIMKEN SL260566.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | 915052 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | 915053 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.
2 Gear Oil parts for the 2021 Ford Escape come from VALVOLINE. Every part fits all 3 engine options (1.5L L3 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS).
Part numbers include VALVOLINE 915052 and VALVOLINE 915053.
Transfer Case Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | 915052 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | 915053 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
This table covers the fluids specified for the transfer case. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable.
2 Transfer Case Fluid parts for the 2021 Ford Escape come from VALVOLINE. Every part fits all 3 engine options (1.5L L3 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS).
Listed part numbers: VALVOLINE 915052 and VALVOLINE 915053.
Transfer Case Fluid Temperature Sensor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2021 Escape engines | DY1565 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | PTU Temperature Sensor | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TX370 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Sensor in Transfer Case | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Transfer Case Fluid temperature sensors. Typical signs include hard cold starts, a fan that never comes on, or a gauge that disagrees with the scan tool. A sensor that reads open or shorted is usually the part; an implausible-but-smooth reading can be wiring.
2 Transfer Case Fluid Temperature Sensor parts for the 2021 Ford Escape come from 2 brands — MOTORCRAFT and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.
Part numbers include MOTORCRAFT DY1565 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX370.
Transfer Case Motor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | MM1426 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Screw | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Transfer Case motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor.
One part is listed for the 2021 Ford Escape — MOTORCRAFT MM1426.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2021 Ford Escape
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Match the engine first. Some drivetrain parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and Differential Pinion Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2021 Ford Escape?
Our catalog currently lists 41 drivetrain parts for the 2021 Ford Escape across 9 subcategories and 8 brands, covering all 3 engine options (1.5L L3 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 2021 Ford Escape engines?
Some do. 20 parts fit every engine; the other 21 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2021 Ford Escape?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 Ford Escape was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 Ford Escape?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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