What is the Ford Scheduled Maintenance Guide?

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Regardless of whether you own a new or used Ford vehicle, the expert service center at Sutton Ford is here to help! Ford quality service provides you with manufacturer-certified maintenance and parts to keep your vehicle on the Chicago roads longer. Let’s check out this Ford scheduled maintenance guide with the expert technicians at the Sutton Ford service center. We’ll go over the various mileage intervals and other benefits you can take advantage of with Ford service. For more information, feel free to contact us anytime!

 

 

What Ford Service Does My Vehicle Require Next?

When you take advantage of Ford servie near New Lenox, you’ll receive routine maintenance like oil changes, filter replacements, and tire rotations either a few times per year or every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. The Ford scheduled maintenance guide uses these mileage intervals as a baseline, however, you might want to consider some additional services as well including:

Every 7,500 to 10,000 miles: 

  • Multi-point inspection
  • Lubricate unsealed joints
  • Brake and parking brake inspections 
  • Exhaust system and cooling system inspections

When you’re vehicle hits the 100,000 mile mark, you should still make sure to schedule service every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. There are also a few other important maintenance measures to address once you hit a certain mileage. You should address these components in your Ford service schedule:

Every 100,000 miles: Replace spark plugs

Every 120,000 miles: Replace engine air filter

Every 140,000 miles: Inspect accessory drive belts

Every 150,000 miles:

  • Replace accessory drive belts
  • If manual transmission, replace fluid
  • Replace orange coolant
  • Change engine air filter

Extended Ford Service and Warranty Coverage

You’ll also receive protection and coverage in addition to your Ford scheduled maintenance guide due to the generous comprehensive warranty program. The extended Ford service and warranty program include a 3-year/36,000-mile factory warranty and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty options. You can also choose between a few different Ford service plans to provide even more benefits such as:

  • PowertrainCARE: This plan covers 29 components of your Ford within the engine, transmission, RWD, and FWD. 
  • BaseCARE: The BaseCARE Service Plan bumps you up to 84 covered components with additions such as steering, brakes, front suspension, A/C and heating, and electrical components. 
  • ExtraCARE: The ExtraCARE plane includes coverage for 113 components related to your tech and convenience features such as keyless entry and power window motors. 
  • PremiumCARE: The PremiumCARE plan covers over 1,000 components of your Ford to provide the ultimate care and maintenance for your vehicle. 

Schedule Ford Service at Sutton Ford Today!

Now that you know more about the Ford scheduled maintenance guide, schedule service with Sutton Ford today! Be sure to check out our service specials to save on maintenance near Hammond! Visit our website for more service and parts tips near Matteson!

 

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