Preferred Maintenance Guide
Trucks, SUVs & Vans
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
- Lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering linkage
- Inspect tires for wear and rotate
- Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E & F Series, Expedition, Navigator and Excursion)
- 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 and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion)
- Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended)
- Clean and lube caliper slides
- Change green coolant at 45,000 miles
- 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 fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100 transmission. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Consult your dealer for your particular requirements
- Change automatic transmission fluid and remote filter element on all vehicles equipped with Torqueshift
- Lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering linkage
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)
- Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
- Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator and Aviator, if equipped)
- Inspect tires for wear and rotate
- Inspect brakes pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and 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 fuel tank (Natural Gas)
- Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E & F Series, Expedition, Navigator and Excursion)
- Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion)
- 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
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
- Lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering linkage
- 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 and hoses, and parking brake system
- Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
- Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
- Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E & F Series, Expedition, Navigator and Excursion)
- Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft U-joints
- (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion)
- 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 fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100 transmission. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Consult your dealer for your particular requirements
- Change automatic transmission fluid and remote filter element on all vehicles equipped with Torqueshift
- Lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering linkage
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)
- Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
- Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator and Aviator, if equipped)
- Inspect tires for wear and rotate
- Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and 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 fuel tank (Natural Gas)
- Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E & F Series, Expedition, Navigator and Excursion)
- Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion)
- 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
- Lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering linkage
- Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
- Check air filter minder, replace filter as required
- Inspect tires for wear and rotate
- Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick
- Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system
- Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise
- Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
- Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E & F Series, Expedition, Navigator and Excursion)
- Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft U-joints(F250/350/450/550 and Excursion)
- 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 fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100 transmission. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Consult your dealer for your particular requirements.
- Change automatic transmission fluid and remote filter element on all vehicles equipped with Torqueshift
- Lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering linkage
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)
- Replace cabin air filter, if equipped
- Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator and Aviator, if equipped)
- Inspect tires for wear and rotate
- Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and 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 fuel tank (Natural Gas)
- Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E & F Series, Expedition, Navigator and Excursion)
- Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft U-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion)
- 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 on trucks under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight
- Inspect accessory drive belts
- Inspect tires for wear, rotation recommended for optimal tire life
- 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