Recommended Service Intervals

How often should I have my Ford serviced?

Modern Ford vehicles are able to stay on the road more reliably and longer than any generations that have come before. The company’s more than 100-year history has given its designers and engineers over a century of real-world engineering lessons. And these are reflected in the world-class quality and exacting manufacturing tolerances of every Ford vehicle.

Because of all this technical advancement, new Fords are capable of staying on the road almost indefinitely. But the most important factor in keeping your new Ford running for decades to come is to ensure that it is placed on a solid servicing schedule. The best way to determine when to have your new Ford serviced is by consulting the owner’s manual. If you do not have access to your owner’s manual or need further help in determining a service schedule, feel free to call our dealership. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you established an optimal servicing regimen for your new Ford.

Let’s take a look at what kinds of servicing your car may need as it progresses through the first years of its life.

15,000-Mile Service

Most new Fords need very little servicing at the 15,000-mile mark. You can expect that the technicians working on your car will recommend that you rotate your tires. Your vehicle will also need its oil changed. But repairs or replacements beyond those things will be rare at this early stage in your vehicle’s life.

Oil Change - Drained and Replaced

Check All Fluid Levels - Top Up as Needed

Tires Rotated and Balanced

Check Air Filter - Replace as Needed

30,000-Mile Service

The 30,000-mile service visit will be the first point at which some drivers may need to start replacing certain wear-prone parts. Most Fords will be able to make it past this point without replacing things like spark plugs, air filters and brake pads. But in cases where the vehicle is being driven hard or in extreme environments, like those found in the extreme North or Southwest of the United States, some of those parts may need to be replaced early as part of a good preventive maintenance regime.

Many of the Same Services from 15,000 Mile Interval

Check Brake Pads - Replace as Needed

Suspension and Shock Check

Check Fuel Filter - Replace as Needed

45,000-Mile Service

The 45,000-mile checkup is the first point at which the majority of Ford drivers will need to start replacing wear-prone parts. At 45,000 miles, some but not all drivers will need to have all four tires replaced as the tread depth on all four tires will be approaching minimum acceptable limits.

By 45,000 miles, it will also be a good idea to replace all spark plugs, filters and fluids, such as brake fluid, coolant and maybe transmission fluid, the latter being dependent on individual driving and wear patterns. Also, the technicians working on your vehicle will begin to monitor more durable parts like fuel injectors, brake rotors and steering components for signs of early wear. Brake pads will, likewise, almost certainly need to have been replaced at least once by this point.

Many of the Same Services from 30,000 Mile Interval

Replace Battery as Needed

60,000-Mile Service

By the 60,000-mile service stop, spark plugs, brake pads, filters and fluids will all have been changed at least once and may be approaching the point of their second replacement. The technicians should carefully inspect all wear-prone components of the car for unusual wear patterns and ensure that systems like the drivetrain and steering don’t develop any faults that could lead to catastrophic damage.

Inspect Brake Rotors - Replace as Needed

Check for Wear on Belts and Hoses - Replace as Needed

90,000-Mile Service

At the 90,000-mile service stop, you may be looking at getting your third set of tires. Spark plugs, filters and brake pads may need to be replaced for the second or even third time. The transmission will need to be carefully inspected and its fluid will be changed if it has not been changed already.

But even at 90,000 miles, major components like brake rotors, cylinder heads and rear differentials should still be in very good condition. And good preventive maintenance will keep them functioning well at the 200,000-mile mark and beyond.

Many of the Same Services from 60,000 Mile Interval

Top to Bottom Inspection

Check Spark Plugs - Replace as Needed

Inspect Vehicle Safety Technology Features

For more details about your Ford F-150, Explorer or Fusion maintenance schedule, as well as any other model in the lineup, please consult your owner’s manual or contact Surprise Ford for further information.