Hi, I've been having problems with the forum search feature. It doesn't seem to work. So this is where I'm at.

Anyways, I'm wondering if anyone knows where I can find the service intervals for this car, I looked around and can't find any information. The owner's manual just says to "see your scheduled maintenance intervals".

Thanks

 

According to the "Normal Schedule For Your Vehicle" booklet that was given to me when I bought the car, it has stuff to be done every 5000 miles. Many guys on here don't like to wait that long to change oil though.
I have 2500 miles on my car with the original oil. I'm taken it in next month for State Inspection and it's first oil change.

Here's a few examples from the book;
5000 & 10,000 Miles
Oil and filter change, Tires rotated and balanced, Multi-point inspection

15,000
Oil and filter changed, Multi-point inspection, Tires rotated and balanced, Air Filter replaced, Cabin Air filter replaced,
Battery cleaned and serviced, Brakes inspected and serviced.

 

Ahh cool thanks, yeah my dealer showed me the 15k today and the only things I haven't done yet are replace the filters, but those are a lot cheaper than what they wanted Not sure what battery servicing is really, I doubt anyone really hooks up a trickle charger to one and lets it sit in the shop all day unless there's an issue with it. Most places don't know how to do a proper load test on them, I can do that. Usually on a battery I just start worrying about that when it is 5 years old. I'm not sure why you'd need to replace the cabin and air filters at 15k unless they are filled with dirt.

Well hmm ok maybe they did give me a book when they sold it to me, I'll check my file when I get home. I thought there might just be a document online for the vehicle.

Thanks

 

I believe 5k and 10kare recommended, of course I change my own oil @ 3k intervals.
I don't have my manual with me, but I believe 15k miles is mandatory @ the dealer for warranty preservation.

 

go here http://www.ford.com/owner-services/v...als-warranties

it will allow you to see your owners manual and service intervals.

 

Hmm I wasn't informed that it is mandatory for warranty preservation, will have to find out. I probably can find some way around that though. It says to keep record, receipts of maintenance performed. I probably can get some written up anyway, not like the maintenance isn't being performed after all. I'll have to check and see what's going on with that. 30k warranty is nothing anyways.

Ahh this is a good document, just as I suspected some things don't need to be replaced yet. Air filter and fuel filter were going to be replaced. I've worked on another car for a long time and know you don't have to replace that stuff at that interval unless there's an issue. Cabin filters need to be replaced at 15k, that isn't hard to do. I already did all of the rest, I doubt they'd have time to check my transmission fluid, as it doesn't have a dipstick.

 

WRONG, nothing is mandatory at thedealer...not anything! You can do all the maintenance yourself and as long as you have some # of receipts you will be fine. I repeat after leaving the lot with your car you never ever have to bring it back for anything, and as long as you change the oil/filters on schedule you will be fine.

 

Can I assume that if I don't purchase and keep a receipt for the cabin filters that that possibly will invalidate my warranty? I think to be on the safe side I should buy and install those right away.

Thanks

 

I guess to makesure you keep the contaminates that's in the air out of your car and in your lungs. I know if you never change the cabin filter, after awhile the inside of your car may start to smell funky.

Many guys on here have said, it's an inexpensive part. I don't think it would void your warranty as long as you keep up with the maintenance on your car. Just make sure you keep all your receipts and write down when it's done.

 

Yeah I'll buy it anyway, it's what Ford recommends and I doubt they're ever wrong on maintenance. Thanks guys.