Ford F-250 Maintenance Schedule

We all know how important routine auto service can be. Our team at Cloninger Ford of Hickory wants to help local drivers know when to service their pickup with this 2020 Ford F-250 maintenance schedule. It covers the most crucial intervals for your vehicle.

Follow the manufacturer-recommended service intervals below, and you can expect better performance from your F-250 for years to come! Enjoy the roads of Hickory, Valdese, and Brookford, North Carolina, to the fullest.

Ford Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor

Gone are the days of remembering to change the oil on a mileage-based schedule! The Ford F-250 uses an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you should change your oil based on how you drive your vehicle. You’ll see a message in your information display when it’s time for a change.

Expect to see that message at different points, depending on your typical driving conditions:

• Normal Conditions: 7,500—10,000 miles
• Severe Conditions: 5,000—7,500 miles
• Extreme Conditions: 2,500—5,000 miles

Normal Maintenance Intervals

If you drive your Ford F-250 in normal conditions (normal commuting, low to moderate loads, flat to moderately hilly roads) with a gasoline engine, follow the maintenance intervals laid out below.

10,000 Miles / 12 Months

After you’ve been driving your Ford F-250 for 10,000 miles or 12 months—whichever comes first—you should schedule routine service. At this first appointment, you’ll want to change the engine oil and filter (if you haven’t already) and have your tires rotated.

Have your braking system inspected, too. Your technician will check over your brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses, and the parking brake. Healthy brakes mean safer driving for you!

20,000 Miles

At the 20,000-mile marker, in addition to repeating the earlier service items, you should replace the cabin air filter. You want to keep the air flowing through your cabin as fresh as possible.  

30,000 Miles

If you haven’t already, you should replace your engine air filter at 30,000 miles. It helps keep the air that enters your cylinders free from dust, dirt, and other debris.

60,000 Miles

At 60,000 miles, you need to replace front wheel bearing grease and the grease seal, if you use non-sealed bearings.

100,000 Miles

Now’s your chance to replace your spark plugs. They’re responsible for igniting your engine, and you’ll need a good set, so that you can start your vehicle seamlessly for many thousands of miles to come.

150,000 Miles

Your transmission will need service at this juncture. Change the automatic transmission fluid and, if you use a 6-speed transmission, the filter for it. In addition, you’ll want to change the transfer case fluid and replace the accessory drive belt, too.

200,000 Miles

If you’ve made it to 200,000 miles with your Ford F-250, congratulations! While you reminisce about all your time together, have the engine coolant replaced, too. It’s one of the most essential fluids for a safe and high-performing engine.  

Schedule Service for Your Ford F-250 Today

Routine repairs are of the utmost importance. This Ford F-250 maintenance schedule will help motorists near Hickory, Valdese, and Brookford, NC, stay on top of their auto service needs.

If your F-250 is due for maintenance, book your appointment at the service center at Cloninger Ford of Hickory. Our certified Ford technicians will take excellent care of your vehicle. Reach out to us for more information on maintenance for diesel engines, and about severe and extreme conditions, too. Schedule service today!