Where is the 2008 ford escape oil filter located?

The oil filter in the Ford Escape is behind the front bumper, juSTSlightly off-center on the passenger side. It is close to the oil pan. You will need to use jack stands to access the filter and drain plug. Ford recommends changing the oil in this vehicle every 7,500 miles, so You can have the filter changed then. Having the fluid and filter replaced in this vehicle will run You around $110 to $140. Labor accounts for $40 to $60 of that total, so You can save YourseLFA bit of money if handle the maintenance work Yourself. Symptoms of a bad filter include sputtering sounds from the engine, metallic noise, low oil pressure, and d***y exhaust. When left to worsen, damage can be done to the engine.