The 2013 Ford Escape SE uses a 6-speed automatic transmission with Ford’s SelectShift feature, and there is no manual transmission option for this year.
In 2013, the Escape offered multiple engine choices—2.5L I-4, 1.6L EcoBoost, and 2.0L EcoBoost—and all of them were paired with the same six-speed automatic transmission, with some variations in drivetrain (front-wheel vs. all-wheel drive) but not in the transmission type itself.
Transmission type and feature
The Escape’s transmission is a six-speed automatic, generally referred to by Ford as the SelectShift automatic. This setup provides conventional automatic shifting with a manual shift mode for more control, but it is not a true manual transmission.
Engine options and transmission pairing
Investigation into configurations shows that the SE trim could be equipped with one of several engines, all mated to the same six-speed automatic transmission:
- 2.5L inline-4 engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission
- 1.6L EcoBoost turbocharged engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission
- 2.0L EcoBoost turbocharged engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission
Across these options, Ford standardized on the 6-speed automatic for the Escape SE, with the availability of AWD as a separate drivetrain choice rather than changing the transmission type.
Variants by engine and drivetrain
Note: Engine choices and the availability of all-wheel drive varied by model and market. However, the underlying transmission remained the six-speed automatic with SelectShift across the 2013 Escape SE configurations.
Summary
The 2013 Ford Escape SE uses a six-speed automatic transmission with Ford’s SelectShift feature, available with multiple engine options (2.5L I4, 1.6L EcoBoost, 2.0L EcoBoost). The transmission type is consistent across SE models, with drivetrain variations handled separately.