Ford Maintenance Schedule

   

    Ford Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals 

   
   

Keeping up with routine maintenance is an important part of caring for your Ford car or truck. At Northgate Ford, our service team can help you understand recommended Ford maintenance intervals and stay on top of important services as your vehicle's mileage increases.   

   

Use the Ford maintenance schedule below as a convenient guide to recommended service intervals from 10,000 through 200,000 miles. Depending on your vehicle's mileage, scheduled maintenance may include gas-engine oil and filter changes, multi-point inspections, tire rotations, cabin air filters, engine air filters, spark plugs, transmission fluid and filter service, axle fluid, transfer case fluid, accessory drive belts and engine coolant.   

   

Maintenance requirements can vary by Ford model and vehicle equipment. Always refer to your Ford owner's manual or consult a Northgate Ford service advisor for model-specific requirements and the most current recommendations.   

   

When your Ford car or truck is due for maintenance, schedule service with Northgate Ford in Cincinnati, Ohio. Our service team can help determine which maintenance services are appropriate for your Ford based on its mileage, model and equipment.   

 
   
   

      Recommended Ford Cars & Trucks Service Schedule   

   

      Use the maintenance intervals below as a convenient guide to recommended Ford service from 10,000 through 200,000 miles. Services are based on mileage. Always refer to your vehicle's owner's manual or consult a Northgate Ford service advisor for model-specific requirements and the most current recommendations.   

 
                                     
                                                                                       
              10,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth           
                                                                                       
              20,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
              •  Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.           
                                                                                       
              30,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
              •  Replace engine air filter(s).           
                                                                                       
              40,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
              •  Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.           
                                                                                       
              50,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth           
                                                                                       
              60,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
              •  Replace engine air filter(s). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.           
                                                                                       
              70,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth           
                                                                                       
              80,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
              •  Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.           
                                                                                       
              90,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
              •  Replace engine air filter(s).           
                                                                                       
              100,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
              •  Replace spark plugs.
              •  Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.           
      		                                                                                       
              110,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth           
                                                                                       
              120,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
              •  Replace engine air filter(s).
              •  Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.           
                                                                                       
              130,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth           
                                                                                       
              140,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
              •  Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.           
                                                                                       
              150,000 MILES           
              •  Replace engine air filter(s).
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
              •  Change automatic transmission fluid and filter, if equipped.
              •  Change front axle fluid. Change rear axle fluid, if equipped.
              •  Change transfer case fluid, if equipped.
              •  Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 km).           
                                                                                       
              160,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
              •  Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.           
                                                                                       
              170,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth           
                                                                                       
              180,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
              •  Replace engine air filter(s).
              •  Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.           
                                                                                       
              190,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth           
                                                                                       
              200,000 MILES           
              •  Change oil and filter: Gas engine
              •  Perform multi-point inspection.
              •  Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
              •  Replace spark plugs.
              •  Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.
              •  Change Yellow Engine Coolant           
     
                   
 Important Maintenance Note               

The Ford service intervals shown above are based on mileage. Maintenance requirements can vary by vehicle. Always refer to your vehicle's owner's manual or consult a Northgate Ford service advisor for model-specific requirements and the most current recommendations.     
 

    Ford Service & Maintenance FAQs 

 

    Have questions about maintaining your Ford car or truck? Here are answers to common questions about Ford service intervals, oil and filter changes, tire rotations, air filters, spark plugs and higher-mileage maintenance. 

How often should I service my Ford?
The Northgate Ford service schedule above provides recommended maintenance intervals based on mileage, beginning at 10,000 miles and continuing through 200,000 miles. Always refer to your vehicle's owner's manual or consult a Northgate Ford service advisor for model-specific requirements and the most current recommendations.
What is included in the 10,000-mile Ford service?
At 10,000 miles, the schedule lists a gas-engine oil and filter change, multi-point inspection, and tire rotation along with inspecting tire wear and measuring tread depth.
When does the schedule call for a cabin air filter?
For vehicles equipped with a cabin air filter, replacement is listed at 20,000, 40,000, 60,000, 80,000, 100,000, 120,000, 140,000, 160,000, 180,000 and 200,000 miles.
When does the schedule call for an engine air filter?
Engine air filter replacement is listed at 30,000, 60,000, 90,000, 120,000, 150,000 and 180,000 miles.
When does the Ford maintenance schedule list spark plug replacement?
Spark plug replacement is listed at 100,000 miles and again at 200,000 miles in the Northgate Ford service schedule.
What is included in the 100,000-mile Ford service?
At 100,000 miles, the schedule lists a gas-engine oil and filter change, multi-point inspection, tire rotation with tire wear inspection and tread-depth measurement, spark plug replacement, and cabin air filter replacement if equipped.
What is included in the 150,000-mile Ford service?
The 150,000-mile interval includes engine air filter replacement, gas-engine oil and filter change, multi-point inspection, and tire rotation with tire wear inspection and tread-depth measurement. The schedule also lists changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter if equipped, changing front axle fluid and rear axle fluid if equipped, changing transfer case fluid if equipped, and replacing accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 km).
When does the schedule list transmission fluid service?
At 150,000 miles, the schedule lists changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter, if equipped. This interval also lists front axle fluid, rear axle fluid if equipped, and transfer case fluid if equipped.
What is included in the 200,000-mile Ford service?
At 200,000 miles, the schedule lists a gas-engine oil and filter change, multi-point inspection, tire rotation with tire wear inspection and tread-depth measurement, spark plug replacement, cabin air filter replacement if equipped, and changing Yellow Engine Coolant.
Does every Ford car and truck follow the same maintenance schedule?
Maintenance requirements can vary by vehicle. Always refer to your Ford owner's manual or consult a Northgate Ford service advisor for model-specific requirements and the most current recommendations.
Why Service Your Ford at Northgate Ford?
Keeping up with routine maintenance can help you stay on top of your Ford car or truck's service needs as its mileage increases. At Northgate Ford, our service team can help you understand the maintenance schedule and determine which listed services apply to your specific vehicle.

The maintenance schedule above covers service intervals from 10,000 through 200,000 miles, including gas-engine oil and filter changes, multi-point inspections, tire rotations, cabin and engine air filters, spark plugs and higher-mileage maintenance.

Always refer to your Ford owner's manual or consult a Northgate Ford service advisor for model-specific requirements and the most current recommendations.