Ford Recommended Service Interval Schedule

Regular maintenance is the key to ensuring your Ford vehicle's longevity and optimal performance.

Power Ford Recommended Maintenance Services

At Power Ford in Albuquerque, NM, we take pride in being your go-to destination for all your Ford's recommended maintenance services. Our state-of-the-art service center is staffed with expert technicians who understand the importance of routine maintenance to keep your Ford vehicle running smoothly. In this overview, we'll guide you through the recommended service intervals for your Ford, highlighting the essential services we provide for Ford owners in Albuquerque, NM.

The Importance of Following a Routine Maintenance Schedule

By adhering to Ford's recommended service intervals, you not only extend the life of your vehicle but also enhance its safety and fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to costly repairs down the road, making it essential to stay on top of your vehicle's service needs.

At the 20,000-mile mark, your Ford deserves some special attention. Our 20,000-mile service includes:

When your Ford reaches 30,000 miles, it's time for another round of important services:

  • Replacing engine air filters
  • Inspecting the engine cooling system level, strength, and hoses
  • Rotating tires, inspecting tire wear, and measuring tread depth
  • Inspecting the exhaust system and heat shields
  • Inspecting half-shaft boots
  • Changing oil and filter (for gas engines, up to 6.0 quarts of oil)
  • Inspecting steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, drive shaft, and U-joints (lubricating if equipped with grease fittings)
  • Inspecting the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with a dipstick)
  • Inspecting the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag
  • Checking tire pressures
  • Inspecting brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses, and the parking brake
  • Performing a multi-point inspection

The 60,000-mile mark signals the need for another round of routine Ford maintenance services:

  • Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.
  • Replace engine air filter(s).
  • Inspect engine cooling system level, strength and hoses.
  • Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear, and measure tread depth.
  • Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
  • Inspect half-shaft boots.
  • Change oil and filter: Gas engine; Up to 6.0 quarts of oil
  • Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, drive shaft, and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
  • Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with a dipstick). Consult your dealer for requirements.
  • Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
  • Inspect tires and check tire pressures.
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses, and parking brake.
  • Perform multi-point inspection.

100,000 miles is a milestone worth celebrating. It also is an ideal time to complete the recommended 100,000-mile services, including:

  • Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.
  • Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
  • Replace spark plugs.(3cyl)
  • Change the orange engine coolant.
  • Inspect engine cooling system level, strength and hoses.
  • Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear, and measure tread depth.
  • Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
  • Inspect half-shaft boots.
  • Change oil and filter: Gas engine; Up to 6.0 quarts of oil
  • Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, drive shaft, and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
  • Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with a dipstick). Consult your dealer for requirements.
  • Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
  • Inspect tires and check tire pressures.
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses, and parking brake.
  • Perform multi-point inspection.

The final Ford recommended maintenance interval occurs at 150,000 miles. Services to complete include:

  • Replace engine air filter
  • Change orange coolant
  • Change automatic transmission fluid
  • Replace accessory drive belts (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles)
  • Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
  • Change engine oil and replace oil - Up to 6.0 quarts of oil
  • Inspect cooling system and hoses
  • Inspect complete exhaust system and heat shields
  • Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with underhood dipstick)
  • Inspect rear axle lubricant; non-synthetic only
  • Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system
  • Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage, ball joints, suspension joints, half and drive-shafts, and u-joints

Schedule Ford Maintenance Services at Power Ford in Albuquerque, NM

Power Ford is your one-stop shop for certified Ford services in Albuquerque, NM. Our service center is located just a short distance from Carnuel, South Valley, and North Valley, NM. Bring out the best in your Ford by visiting us for recommended Ford maintenance services. We have a team of factory-trained technicians ready to service your Ford with genuine OEM parts and fluids from Motorcraft. Please complete our online service scheduling form to book your next Ford service at Power Ford!


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Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Taxes, license, registration fees, and $399 doc fee are additional. New Ford vehicles come equipped with Dealer-installed options listed on the dealer vehicle addendum for a cost of $1,999, which is not included in the Power Price; those options are Premium Window Film for $497, one-year Exterior Protection for $649, one-year Nitrogen Tire Protection for $349, and one-year Theft Deterrent System for $504. Financing is subject to lender approval. See dealer for more details ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request.