It depends if you are loosening it or tightening it.
Counter clockwise. Counter clockwise.
58 Litres
5-20 It says that right where you put the oil in.
I Have A 01 Escape And The Drain Plug Is At The Back Of The Oil Pan.. Hope That Helps...
You turn it counter clockwise to loosen.
To tighten filter,turn clockwise and to remove,turn counterclockwise.
According to the 2005 Ford Escape Owner Guide ; The 2.3 liter four cylinder engine takes the : ( Motorcraft FL-910 engine oil filter )
12 millimeter
On the oil pan under the vehicle, bottom of engine.
Its always counterclockwise. isn't it?
According to the 2005 Ford Escape Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.0 liter " Duratec " V6 engine takes : ( 6.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 )
The oil filter is threaded just like a screw righty tighty lefty loosy get a oil filter wrench or use a belt and loosen it then when you put a new one on lube the rubber ring at the top and screw it on and when bottomed out turn three quaters of a turn more.