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Maintain Your Ford: A Comprehensive Vehicle Service Maintenance Schedule for Optimal Performance

As a proud Ford owner, you know that regular maintenance is essential to keep your vehicle running smoothly and ensure optimal performance. In this article, we will guide you through Ford’s recommended maintenance schedule for your car, SUV, or truck to keep it in top condition.

Every 7,500 Miles: Oil Change and More

An oil change is recommended every 7,500 miles or every six months (or whichever comes first). However, it’s always best to check your owner’s manual or contact a Causeway Ford service technician to know what your vehicle needs. You can also rely on your vehicle’s Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor. This is a dashboard indicator that alerts you when it’s time for an oil change.

In addition to the oil change, you should replace your oil filter when the dashboard lights notify you or every 12 months. Don’t forget to have your wheels aligned and tires rotated with each oil change so your tires don’t have uneven tread wear.

Every 10,000 Miles: First Big Checkup

At 10,000 miles, you should have your vehicle undergo its first extensive checkup. This inspection is crucial to identify potential issues early on and ensure optimal performance. During this maintenance, you should:

  • Check wheel end play and turning noise.
  • Inspect the cooling system and the hoses.
  • Inspect the complete exhaust system and heat shields.
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses, and the parking brake system.
  • Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage, ball joints, suspension joints, half and drive shafts, and u-joints.

Most of these maintenance items are included in a multi-point inspection, which evaluates fluid levels, tire-tread depth and wear, brake pad thickness, and battery life. Remember that this whole inspection should be completed every 10,000 miles.

Every 20,000 Miles: Additional Maintenance

At 20,000 miles, in addition to the 10,000-mile maintenance, you should replace the cabin air filter. This should probably be checked every 20,000 miles to ensure the air inside your vehicle is clean and fresh.

Every 30,000 Miles: Engine Air Filter Replacement

At 30,000 miles, you should complete everything from the 10,000-mile checkup and replace the engine air filter. This ensures that air and debris won’t cause any damage to your engine. This should be checked every 20,000 miles from this point forward. We also recommend changing the Ford Orange Specialty Revitalizer Engine Coolant as well.

At 100,000 Miles: A Monumental Milestone

Reaching 100,000 miles is a significant milestone. To keep your Ford running for another 100,000 miles, you need to perform the following maintenance:

  • Repeat the 10,000-mile maintenance.
  • Replace spark plugs.
  • Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
  • Replace the cabin air filter.

At 150,000 Miles: Keep Your Ford Around for Many More Years

If you’ve reached 150,000 miles, congratulations! You and your Ford have had many great years together. To keep it around for many more, you need to:

  • Complete the 10,000-mile service.
  • Replace the timing belt.
  • Change front axle lubricant.
  • Change rear axle lubricant-synthetic only.
  • Change transfer case fluid.
  • Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter.
  • Replace accessory drive belts (if not replaced within the last 100,000 miles).
  • Change the Ford Orange Specialty Revitalizer Engine Coolant again during this visit.

Schedule Service for Your Ford Today

If you’re due for maintenance and live in the Manahawkin, NJ area, come to our service center at Causeway Ford. Our skilled technicians can perform all the necessary maintenance and inspections to keep your Ford in top condition.

Scheduling service is easy with our online portal, so don’t hesitate to set up your appointment today. Remember, regular maintenance is essential to keep your Ford running smoothly and ensure optimal performance for years.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Ford Maintenance Schedules

 

Q: How often should I change the oil in my Ford vehicle?

A: Ford Motor Company generally recommends that you schedule an oil change every 7,500 miles or every 6 months (whichever comes first).

Q: Should I only rely on the dashboard indicator for an oil change?

A: It’s always best to check your owner’s manual or contact your local Ford technician for your vehicle’s specific needs.

Q: What is the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor?

A: It is a dashboard indicator that alerts you when it’s time for an oil change.

Q: Why is it important to have my wheels aligned and tires rotated with each oil change?

A: This helps distribute wear evenly and ensure optimal performance.

Q: How often should I have a big checkup on my Ford vehicle?

A: At 10,000 miles, you should have your vehicle undergo its first big checkup. This inspection is crucial to identify any potential issues early on and ensure optimal performance.

Q: What is included in a multi-point inspection?

A: It evaluates fluid levels, tire-tread depth and wear, brake pad thickness, and battery life. (And a whole lot more – we’ll walk you through each item during your service appointment)

Q: How often should I replace my cabin air filter?

A: At 20,000 miles, you should replace the cabin air filter. This should probably be checked every 20,000 miles to ensure the air inside your vehicle is clean and fresh.

Q: Why is it important to replace the engine air filter?

A: This ensures that air and debris won’t cause any damage to your engine.

Q: What is the Ford Orange Specialty Revitalizer Engine Coolant?

A: It is a specialized engine coolant that helps maintain optimal performance for your Ford vehicle.

Q: How often should I change the Ford Orange Specialty Revitalizer Engine Coolant?

A: Every 30,000 you should change the Ford Orange Specialty Revitalizer Engine Coolant.