Ford F-150 Maintenance Schedule

General Inspections Every Month and Six Months

As the owner of a Ford F-150, it is recommended that you keep an eye on important areas of your truck to watch for any potential problems. Once a month, you should check the engine oil level, the fuel and water separator, the tire pressure, and more.

For the fuel and water separator, drainage might be required. Your information display should update you on the status of the separator’s condition.

Every six months, your own inspection should extend to the cooling system fluid level and the cooling system strength, the parking brake, the seatbelts and seat latches, and more.

Make sure to clean, lubricate, and replace parts as necessary, with the help of your trusted mechanic.

Scheduling Your Oil Changes

Like the indicator the truck has for the fuel and water separator, the Ford F-150 has an oil change reminder to alert you when the engine oil should be replaced. When this indicator lights, take your Ford F-150 for a scheduled maintenance appointment.

Depending on how you drive, the oil change frequency may vary. In regular driving conditions, the indictor is likely to signal every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. In extreme conditions, the oil may need to be changed as soon as every 3,000 miles.

Every time the oil is changed, have your mechanic also inspect:

• Automatic transmission fluid level
• Brake pads
• Engine coolant system
• Exhaust system and more

At this time, a multi-point inspection and tire rotation should also be performed.

For a full breakdown of service needs, consult your owner’s manual.

Special Driving Conditions for Your Ford F-150 Maintenance Schedule

Aside from changing the frequency of oil changes, driving in certain driving conditions means you will need to schedule some extra inspections for your Ford F-150.

These conditions include:

• Towing
• Frequent idling
• Dusty or sandy roads
• Off-road and more

In conditions like these, your owner’s manual suggests that you have your car inspected by a mechanic on an shorter timeline.

20,000 Miles

Once your truck reaches the 20,000-mile mark, you should schedule maintenance for your Ford F-150.

At this appointment, while addressing any of the relevant areas listed in the sections above or any concerns you might have, your mechanic will replace the cabin air filter. This will keep the air free of particles and pollutants to ensure you and your passengers breathe easy. Repeat this for every 20,000 miles driven.

55,000 Miles

For every 55,000 miles driven, you’ll need to replace the engine’s spark plugs. Since the spark plugs are the electrical link between the ignition and the engine, replacing them means your truck’s engine will be kept in optimal health.

Additional Service Appointments

At 60,000 miles, have your mechanic inspect the accessory drive belts. These belts keeps the battery, the steering, and the air conditioner in working order.

Following the Ford F-150 maintenance schedule, by 100,000 miles, the accessory belts need to be replaced to keep the functions powered by each belt intact.

By the time your truck reaches 150,000 miles, your mechanic will need to change several features to keep your Ford F-150 healthy, such as again replacing the accessory drive belts as well as changing out the axle fluid, the transfer case fluid, and the automatic transmission fluid.

Keeping up with this kind of maintenance increases your vehicle’s performance and helps to extend its lifespan.