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Ford Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
- Rotate and Inspect tires
- Inspect Air conditioner hoses
- Inspect Air filter
- Inspect All fluid levels
- Inspect Auto trans cooler
- Inspect Automatic transmission fluid
- Inspect Battery performance
- Inspect Brake line hoses and connections
- Inspect Brake linings and drums
- Inspect Brake pads and rotors
- Inspect Brake pads and rotors
- Inspect Cabin air filter
- Inspect Cooling system
- Inspect Drive belts
- Inspect Engine coolant strength hoses & clamps
- Inspect Exhaust heat shields
- Inspect Exhaust system
- Inspect Exhaust system & heat shields
- Inspect Exterior lamps
- Inspect Halfshaft dust boots
- Inspect Halfshaft dust boots
- Inspect Horn
- Inspect Parking brake
- Inspect Radiator
- Inspect Steering linkage operation
- Inspect Wheels
- Inspect Wheels (end play and noise)
- Inspect Windshield glass
- Inspect Windshield washers
- Inspect Windshield wipers
- Inspect/Lubricate Ball joints
- Inspect/Lubricate Driveshaft & U-Joint
- Inspect/Torque Rear u-bolts
- Replace Automatic transmission fluid & filter
- Replace Cabin air filter
- Replace Coolant
- Replace Drive belts
- Replace Engine air filter
- Replace Engine oil and filter
- Replace Engine oil and filter
- Replace Spark plugs
Ford Maintenance Procedures - Common Additional Services
Automatic transmission fluid becomes heat fatigued and accumulates moisture over time which can lead to automatic transmission damage if not serviced regularly. It should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles.
Brake fluid accumulates moisture and contamination from component wear over time and unless replaced every 30,000 miles or 2 years, can cause brake system damage.
Engine coolant breaks down, gets rusty and becomes contaminated with debris from component wear over time and can cause engine or cooling system damage if not replaced every 2 years or 30,0000 miles.
Differential fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to differential damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles.
Differential fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to differential damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles.
Drive belts crack and become glazed over time and can squeak or even break. They should be replaced every 45,000 miles.
Spark Plug terminals wear down over time and can lead to engine misfires and increased exhaust emissions. Replace according to the vehicle manufacturers recommended replacement interval.
Ford Scheduled Maintenance Parts
Ford Scheduled Maintenance Questions and Answers
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I am getting a quote of $350 from Quicklane in Fairfax if coolant is replaced. Is this a normal price? This is part of a 45000 mile maintenance checkup. If coolant is orange or green it must be replaced at 45,000. ($200) If gold colored it can wait until 100,000. |
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Is there any special 4WD maintenance that needs to be done on this vehicle? |
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what is maintenance scheduale for this car |
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I would like to know where I can get the Fords recommended maintenance? |
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What should the requiered maintenance consist of? THe brakes were replaced some 8 months ago so they should not be a problem. No oil leak that I can recall. Oil changes are done every three monhs or 3,000 miles whichever happens first. |