The MagnaFlow BRExhaust 106-0504 is a direct-fit replacement exhaust kit that the manufacturer positions as a reliable, high-quality alternative to the factory system, and it is built from aluminized steel. The manufacturer backs it with a two-year warranty. For buyers weighing it against a cheaper no-name replacement, that warranty and the brand's stated OEM-style fit are the main reasons to spend more. Owners on user forums describe a noticeable sound and performance change, and the 4-inch outlets are a common talking point compared with the stock pipe. Searchers often look for terms like 106-0504 Ford Escape cat-back, BRExhaust Escape replacement exhaust, and aluminized steel Escape exhaust.
Per the manufacturer, this kit is listed for the 2013-2019 Ford Escape, so check your year and engine before ordering. Owners on user forums say the rear flange behind the catalytic converter is the last bolted connection, so the factory pipe generally has to be cut to remove it. Many owners work on a lift, though some have managed on jack stands. Because the kit requires no bending or welding, the install is a bolt-on job for a home mechanic with basic tools, a cutoff saw, and penetrating oil. Owners on user forums also report tight clearance around the rear hanger and axle area on AWD models.
The manufacturer lists a 2-bolt gasket and a spring bolt kit in the box. Owners on user forums have reported that the bolts did not match the factory studs' thread pitch and that no flange gasket arrived with their kit, so details vary. Confirm the included hardware with the manufacturer before installation.
No. The manufacturer specifies aluminized steel construction for this BRExhaust kit. Stainless options are offered in other MagnaFlow lines, so check the part number before ordering.
Plan on cutting the factory exhaust, since owners on user forums say the last bolted flange sits behind the catalytic converter. Have penetrating oil ready for the catalytic converter bolts and a sawzall or cutoff tool. Owners recommend leaving one hanger off until the rest of the system is aligned, and a lift makes the job easier, although jack stands have worked for some. Before you start, check the bolt thread pitch against the factory studs and confirm you have a flange gasket, because owners have reported both issues.
