I have a 2016 Escape Titanium. I love the car.
Do these new recommendations apply to my car?
Yes!!!
Quieted it so much you had to look at the tach to see if it was running.
Changed the PTU oil at around 20,000 miles to Amsoil Severe Gear and wish I had done it sooner.
The oil when drained was like black tar.
After changing, the fuel economy went up 7 MPG. Amsoil.com