How often should a Ford be serviced?

[DelElijah]

Ford's first maintenance is performed when the new car reaches 5,000 kilometers or 6 months, after which it is serviced every 10,000 kilometers. The specific maintenance schedule should refer to the maintenance manual provided with the vehicle. Car maintenance mainly includes the maintenance of the engine system, transmission system, air conditioning system, etc., aiming to keep the car clean, maintain normal technical conditions, eliminate hidden dangers, prevent failures, and extend the service life. Ford is one of the world's most famous automobile companies and a brand under the American Ford Motor Company, headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Taking the Ford Edge as an example, it is a mid-to-large-sized crossover SUV model. In terms of body dimensions, the car measures 4878mm in length, 1925mm in width, and 1770mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2850mm. In terms of appearance, the Ford Edge luxury series features a grand exterior design, with a hexagonal grille integrated with large full-LED headlights.

[LeAutumn]

I've been driving a Ford for five or six years and have some insights on maintenance. The manual recommends servicing every 10,000 kilometers or six months, but I usually adjust based on driving conditions. For daily city commuting with less mileage, I stick to the six-month schedule at the 4S shop. However, if I go on a road trip through muddy mountain roads, I’ll service early at 5,000 kilometers. Last time, after a long drive through Western Sichuan, the engine oil had visibly darkened—luckily, I had checked and replaced it in advance. Wear-and-tear parts like wiper blades and tires need frequent inspection, especially since poor visibility in rain is dangerous. Most importantly, don’t just focus on mileage. For someone like me who often drives on construction sites, I check the undercarriage extra often—a single scrape could cost more than several maintenance sessions.

[McJasper]

My dad is the one who drives our Ford Edge at home, and he always says that maintenance is something you can't afford to be careless about. It's generally recommended to get it checked every 8,000 kilometers or so, but you have to pay attention to differences in driving conditions. He always says that if you do a lot of short trips, you should shorten the maintenance intervals because frequent cold starts cause more wear on the engine. Especially the air filter—in windy and dusty places like up north where we live, it needs to be replaced every 3,000 to 4,000 kilometers. Before using the air conditioning in the summer, you must check the cabin air filter, otherwise the car will have a really bad smell. Every time the car is serviced, my dad keeps an eye on the brake pad thickness, saying it's more important than changing the oil because it's about the safety of the whole family. If you drive a turbocharged model, you also need to pay attention to cleaning carbon deposits on time.

[OCarson]

Don't rigidly adhere to fixed maintenance intervals for your Ford - the key is monitoring actual vehicle condition. I personally perform self-checks every 5,000 km: if the dipstick shows blackened oil, I schedule early maintenance, and replace tires immediately when wear indicators become visible. For city stop-and-go driving, six-month maintenance is mandatory, while prolonged highway use allows for reasonable interval extensions. A painful lesson learned: once forgot coolant replacement, resulting in a ¥4,000+ pump corrosion repair. Now I maintain digital records with 3-month calendar reminders post-service. During weekend car washes, I routinely inspect brake disc groove depth and save significantly by DIY wiper blade replacements.

[JuniperAnn]

Ford maintenance varies by model. For family cars like the Focus, changing the oil every 7,500 km is suitable under normal driving conditions, but the ST performance version requires shortening it to 5,000 km. Having run a repair shop, I've seen too many cases where only the three filters were replaced without checking the chassis—worn ball joint bushings can be far more critical. Before winter arrives, a coolant freeze-point test is essential, especially for owners in northern regions. Cars with start-stop systems require battery replacement every two years—don't wait until a breakdown to act. Once, while helping a neighbor inspect their car, I found blackened transmission fluid, and timely replacement avoided a major overhaul. Keeping records of each maintenance item is crucial, as it helps identify priority checks for next time.