The Ultimate Guide to Regularly Scheduled Ford Maintenance

Having your Ford vehicle regularly serviced for scheduled maintenance is vitally important. While many people only have their vehicle serviced when it is acting up or when something breaks, the people who have their vehicle maintained at the intervals recommended by Ford enjoy peak performance of their vehicle for many years and miles to come. Here’s what you should know about Ford maintenance performed at your Ford dealer’s service department.

Maintenance Schedule

When you purchase a new Ford vehicle, you receive an interval list of when maintenance should be performed on your vehicle. The first scheduled maintenance is at 10,000 miles, and each scheduled maintenance should be performed at 10,000-mile intervals until you reach 40,000 miles. Once you reach 40,000 miles, maintenance should be performed every 20,000 miles until you reach 100,000 miles.

Oil

An oil change with oil filter replacement will be performed at every scheduled maintenance appointment. Oil is an essential fluid for your vehicle’s engine. It reduces friction, carries debris from within the engine, and deposits it in the oil filter. It also helps regulate temperature to keep the engine from overheating or poor performance. Using the manufacturer-recommended grade of oil is so important to help your engine run smoothly and efficiently.

Tires

Tires receive some of the roughest use compared to other parts of the vehicle. They are always subjected to uneven wear and tire-piercing debris on the roads. Tire inspection and rotation are performed at every scheduled maintenance appointment. In addition, you should check your tires’ air pressure once a month. An underinflated tire causes rolling resistance, leading to increased fuel consumption.

Brakes and Exhaust

Your vehicle’s brake pads and rotors will be inspected for corrosion and lack of surfacing at every scheduled maintenance appointment. The exhaust system and heat shields are also inspected for material integrity. At the 60,000-mile maintenance appointment, your brakes will be replaced.

Belts, Filters, and Hoses

Your vehicle has many belts, filters, and hoses that must be inspected and/or replaced at every scheduled maintenance appointment. These include serpentine belts that drive alternators and water pumps, an engine air filter, a cabin air filter, and coolant hoses. Each is inspected for loose fits and material integrity. Air filters are easily overlooked but can hinder your vehicle’s performance if they are clogged.

Fluids

All fluid levels are checked at every scheduled maintenance appointment. These include coolant, brake fluid, automatic transmission fluid, and power steering fluid. In some cases, these fluids are just topped off, and in other cases, these fluids are flushed and replaced with new fluid.

At all scheduled maintenance appointments, your vehicle is also subject to a multi-point inspection. Keep your Ford vehicle running at its best. Contact Village Ford in Dearborn, MI, and schedule your next maintenance appointment today.

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