Preferred Maintenance Guide
Cars & Minivans
Current Mileage:
5,000 • 10,000 • 15,000 • 20,000 • 25,000
30,000 • 35,000 • 40,000 • 45,000 • 50,000
55,000 • 60,000 • 65,000 • 70,000 • 75,000
80,000 • 85,000 • 90,000 • 95,000 • 100,000
5,000-MILE SERVICE
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Inspect tires for wear and rotate
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
10,000-MILE SERVICE
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Inspect tires for wear, rotation recommended for optimal tire life
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
15,000-MILE SERVICE
Ford Recommended Services:
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
- Inspect tires for wear and rotate
- Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick
- Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system
- Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
- Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
- Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
- Clean and lube caliper slides
- Wheel alignment and electronic wheel balance (2WD or 4WD wheel as required)
20,000-MILE SERVICE
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Inspect tires for wear, rotation recommended for optimal tire life
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
25,000-MILE SERVICE
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Inspect tires for wear, rotation recommended for optimal tire life
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
30,000-MILE SERVICE
Ford Recommended Services:
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Change automatic transmission/ transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S, 4R100, 4F27E transmission/transaxle. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Consult your dealer for your particular requirements
- Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus)
- Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)
- Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
- Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Freestar, Monterey and LS, if equipped)
- Inspect tires for wear and rotate
- Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system
- Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
- Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
- Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
- Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
- Inspect fuel tank (Natural Gas)
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
Additional Dealer Recommended Services:
- Perform transmission service (all vehicles equipped with AX45, 4F50N, 4R100 and 4F27E)
- Change orange coolant at 150,000 miles
- Wheel alignment and electronic wheel balance (2WD or 4WD wheel as required)
- Clean and lube caliper slides
35,000-MILE SERVICE
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Inspect tires for wear, rotation recommended for optimal tire life
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
40,000-MILE SERVICE
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Inspect tires for wear, rotation recommended for optimal tire life
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
45,000-MILE SERVICE
Ford Recommended Services:
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
- Inspect tires for wear and rotate
- Inspect automatic transmission fluid level,if equipped with dipstick
- Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system
- Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
- Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
- Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
Additional Dealer Recommended Services:
- Clean and lube caliper slides
- Change green coolant at 45,000 miles
- Wheel alignment and electronic wheel balance (2WD or 4WD wheel as required)
50,000-MILE SERVICE
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Inspect tires for wear, rotation recommended for optimal tire life
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
55,000-MILE SERVICE
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Inspect tires for wear, rotation recommended for optimal tire life
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
60,000-MILE SERVICE
Ford Recommended Services:
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Change automatic transmission/ transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S, 4R100, 4F27E transmission/transaxle. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Consult your dealer for your particular requirements
- Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus)
- Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)
- Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
- Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Freestar, Monterey and LS, if equipped)
- Inspect tires for wear and rotate
- Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system
- Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
- Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
- Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
- Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
- Inspect fuel tank (Natural Gas)
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
Additional Dealer Recommended Services:
- Perform transmission service (all vehicles equipped with AX45, 4F50N, 4R100 and 4F27E)
- Wheel alignment and electronic wheel balance (2WD or 4WD wheel as required)
- Clean and lube caliper slides
65,000-MILE SERVICE
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Inspect tires for wear, rotation recommended for optimal tire life
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
70,000-MILE SERVICE
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Inspect tires for wear, rotation recommended for optimal tire life
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
75,000-MILE SERVICE
Ford Recommended Services:
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
- Inspect tires for wear and rotate
- Inspect automatic transmission fluid level,if equipped with dipstick
- Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system
- Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
- Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
- Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
Additional Dealer Recommended Services:
- Clean and lube caliper slides
- Wheel alignment and electronic wheel balance (2WD or 4WD wheel as required)
80,000-MILE SERVICE
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Inspect tires for wear, rotation recommended for optimal tire life
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
85,000-MILE SERVICE
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Inspect tires for wear, rotation recommended for optimal tire life
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
90,000-MILE SERVICE
Ford Recommended Services:
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Change automatic transmission/ transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S, 4R100, 4F27E transmission/transaxle. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Consult your dealer for your particular requirements
- Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus)
- Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)
- Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
- Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Freestar, Monterey and LS, if equipped)
- Inspect tires for wear and rotate
- Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system
- Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
- Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
- Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
- Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints
- Inspect fuel tank (Natural Gas)
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
Additional Dealer Recommended Services:
- Perform transmission service (all vehicles equipped with AX45, 4F50N, 4R100 and 4F27E)
- Change green coolant at 90,000 miles
- Wheel alignment and electronic wheel balance (2WD or 4WD wheel as required)
- Clean and lube caliper slides
95,000-MILE SERVICE
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Inspect tires for wear, rotation recommended for optimal tire life
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
100,000-MILE SERVICE
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Change Premium Gold coolant
- Replace spark plugs
- Replace PCV valve
- Inspect tires for wear, rotation recommended for optimal tire life
- Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
Multi-Point Inspection
Recommended at every visit...- Check and top up fluid levels:
- Inspect tires for wear and air pressure, including spare
- Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material
- Check battery performance
- Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights
- Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses
- Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation
- Inspect accessory drive belts for proper tension, cracking and chunking
- Inspect air cleaner filter
- Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped
- Check and lubricate steering, suspension, ball joints, drive shaft U-joints and slip yoke (if serviceable)
- brake
- coolant recovery reservoir
- manual and automatic transmission
- clutch reservoir
- power steering
- window washer
In addition to allowing us to perform scheduled maintenance services, we recommend that our Ford factory trained technicians conduct a Multi-Point Inspection to ensure the continued safety and driveability of your Ford-built vehicle. By performing this check on a regular basis, we increase our chances of preventing problems before they occur. Return to Top