Your Ford needs maintenance on a regular schedule. The following are general guidelines, but remember that the precise schedule will vary depending on your model and the year your vehicle was made, so always check your manual or come talk to your Ford dealer about the right intervals for your Ford maintenance.
Scheduled maintenance involves routine checks and services recommended by the manufacturer to keep your vehicle operating at its best. These services help prevent potential issues, reduce the risk of breakdowns. Following the maintenance schedule also helps maintain the value of your Ford and can extend its lifespan.
Key Maintenance Intervals (General)
Again, be sure to check your owner’s manual to get the precise intervals for your model and year.
Every 5,000 – 7,500 Miles
Oil and Filter Change
Regular oil changes keep your engine lubricated and preventing wear.
Tire Rotation
Rotating your tires helps ensure even wear, extending their lifespan and improving handling.
Fluid Level Checks
Checking and topping off essential fluids, such as coolant, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluid, is vital for vehicle health and helps to flag up if there are any leaks.
Brake Inspection
Inspecting brake pads, rotors, and other components maintains braking performance and also ensures any burgeoning issues are identified and dealt with quickly before they can become a threat to your safety.
Every 10,000 – 15,000 Miles
In addition to the basic maintenance, at longer intervals we’ll:
- Check the wheel play and turning noise
- Ensure the cooling system is working properly
- Completely go over the exhaust system
- Do a more comprehensive, in-depth brake inspection
- Lubricate and check things like ball joints, u-joints, drive shafts, etc.
Every 25,000 – 30,000 Miles
At these intervals, we’ll do all the basic checks plus change the engine and cabin air filters.
100,000 and 150,000 Miles
These are big milestones for your Ford, and we’ll do all the basic work, plus replace the spark plugs, look into using high-mileage, revitalizing engine coolant fluid, and make sure the drive belts are in good shape. We’ll also change the front axle and rear axle lubricants, change out transfer case and transmission fluids and filters, replace the timing belt, and replace any other drive belts as needed. These might happen at the 100,000 or at the 150,000 mile mark, depending on the condition of your vehicle.
This is just a general overview, and the recommendations for your model will vary. We want you to always enjoy peak performance from your Ford, so come see us at Dowling Ford in Cheshire, CT for your next service.
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