Maintenance Schedule

Here is the required maintenance schedule for Ford cars and light trucks. Maintaining this schedule is essential for the proper operation of your vehicle.


Months Distance (miles) Service
3 5,000 1
6 10,000 2
9 15,000 1
12 20,000 3
15 25,000 1
18 30,000 2
21 35,000 1
24 40,000 3
27 45,000 1
30 50,000 4
33 55,000 1
36 60,000 3
39 65,000 1
42 70,000 2
45 75,000 1
48 80,000 3
51 85,000 1
54 90,000 2
57 95,000 1
60 100,000 4  &  3
63 105,000 1
66 110,000 2
69 115,000 1
72 120,000 3
75 125,000 1
78 130,000 2
81 135,000 1
84 140,000 3
87 145,000 1
90 150,000 4
93 155,000 1
96 160,000 3
99 165,000 1
102 170,000 2
105 175,000 1
108 180,000 3
111 185,000 1
114 190,000 2
117 195,000 1
120 200,000 4  &  3

Maintenance Service #1

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter
  • Multi-point inspection
  • Inspect air filter minder (diesel)

Maintenance Service #2

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter
  • Multi-point inspection
  • Inspect air filter minder (diesel)
  • Inspect tires for wear regularly and rotate every 10,000 miles

Maintenance Service #3

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter
  • Multi-point inspection
  • Inspect air filter minder (diesel)
  • Replace fuel filter (diesel)
  • Inspect tires for wear regularly and rotate every 10,000 miles
  • Brake Service: inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system
  • Lubricate hinges, latches, locks, sliding door tracks and weather-stripping
  • Clean sliding door electrical contacts (vans)
  • Clean battery terminals
  • Inspect engine cooling system and hoses (check coolant strength and secure clamps)
  • Add coolant conditioner (diesel with green coolant only)
  • Inspect wheels for end play or noise
  • Check and lubricate steering, suspension, ball joints, drive shaft U-joints and slip yoke (if serviceable)
  • Replace cabin/pollen air filter (if equipped)
  • Replace “green” engine coolant every 36 months or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first)
  • Replace “yellow” engine coolant at 60 months or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) and then every 36 months or 60,0000 miles thereafter.

Maintenance Service #4

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter
  • Multi-point inspection
  • Inspect air filter minder (diesel)
  • Replace fuel filter (except diesel)
  • Inspect tires for wear regularly and rotate every 10,000 miles
  • Replace engine air filter and engine crank case filter
  • Automatic transmission/transaxle service
  • Inspect platinum spark plugs every 50,000 miles
  • Replace manual transmission fluid every 100,000 miles (light trucks, SUVs and Lincoln LS)
  • Replace platinum spark plugs every 150,000 miles
  • Replace PCV valve at 150,000 miles intervals
  • Replace accessory drive belt every 200,000 miles
  • Replace front axle, rear axle and transfer case lubricant every 250,000 miles