Periodic Maintenance Best Practice?

[converseguy]

I bought my 2023 Lariat Hybrid on Aug. 24, 2023. It now has 5500 miles on it. I changed my own oil (Mobile 1 and Motorcraft filter) at 3600 miles in Aug, 2024. Does anyone know if Ford has any requirements for periodic dealer inspections (not oil changes) to maintain my warranty? If there is no requirement, what would be best practice?

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[stevj]

That's a question best answered by your owner's manual maintenance guide.

Steve

 

[todd92]

There is no requirement to go to a dealer for any reason ever in order to maintain a warranty.

 

[inline_five]

Ford requires 6 and 12 month checks, and annual (at least) oil changes. There are some mileage based things as well.

I went through and created a nice little checklist to complete every six months.

 

[converseguy]

Ford requires 6 and 12 month checks, and annual (at least) oil changes. There are some mileage based things as well.

I went through and created a nice little checklist to complete every six months.

Nice checklist. Thank you. Are these items that a dealer must do or can the owner (or independent shop) do them to satisfy Ford requirements?

 

[Gpp]

Todd is right!i i check the oil,brake fluid ,water in radiator reservoir,and air in tires, end of every month .play toy vehicles every time i use them since i don’t drive them that much .

 

[tciotti2003]

My 2 sense..I bought my 22 EB Lariat last Feb. With 21k and within 2 weeks had every fluid changed out including the RDU and PTU. Cost $700 but I have piece of mind that my maintenance benchmark was set. Change my oil every 4k. I'll be keeping my little beast till the wheels fall off so wanna do what I can to make sure that I keep it running good

 

[HeyBales]

Nice checklist. Thank you. Are these items that a dealer must do or can the owner (or independent shop) do them to satisfy Ford requirements?

As mentioned - owner's manual spells it out nicely.
2 lists actually.
Have you looked?

It's under, drumroll - General Maintenance.
Much more than this.
At 1 yr - you already missed some required action items. Have proof it was done if warranty important.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and may help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for completed maintenance with your vehicle.
We have established regular maintenance intervals for your vehicle based upon rigorous testing. It is important that you have your vehicle serviced at the proper times. These intervals serve two purposes; one is to maintain the reliability of your vehicle and the second is to keep your cost of owning your vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have all scheduled maintenance performed and to make sure that the materials used meet the specifications identified in this owner's manual. See Capacities and Specifications.
Failure to perform scheduled maintenance invalidates warranty coverage on parts affected by the lack of maintenance.

 

[converseguy]

My Maverick was at the dealer for an inspection this week. They even picked it up at my home and delivered it back to me. Kudos to Sunnyvale Ford.

 

[envymy300]

Ford requires 6 and 12 month checks, and annual (at least) oil changes. There are some mileage based things as well.

I went through and created a nice little checklist to complete every six months.

Ford requires 6 and 12 month checks, and annual (at least) oil changes. There are some mileage based things as well.

I went through and created a nice little checklist to complete every six months.

Would you mind sending me a copy of this chart so that I can print it. You list is set up wonderful

 

[RivrMav]

Would you mind sending me a copy of this chart so that I can print it. You list is set up wonderful

If you right click his original image (on a PC) you can open the image in a new tab. Right click again for the option to download. It's plenty large enough to use, and even print.

 

[envymy300]

If you right click his original image (on a PC) you can open the image in a new tab. Right click again for the option to download. It's plenty large enough to use, and even print.

Thanks for letting me know

 

[inline_five]

Thanks for letting me know

I can upload a PDF and docx later

 

[envymy300]

I can upload a PDF and docx later

That would be awesome and much appreciated

 

[gbit3000]

My 2 sense..I bought my 22 EB Lariat last Feb. With 21k and within 2 weeks had every fluid changed out including the RDU and PTU. Cost $700 but I have piece of mind that my maintenance benchmark was set. Change my oil every 4k. I'll be keeping my little beast till the wheels fall off so wanna do what I can to make sure that I keep it running good

Whats RDU & PTU?

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