2022 FORD F-150 Maintenance Guidelines

The 2022 Ford F-150 Maintenance Guidelines show how to properly take care of a car, making sure that this famous pickup truck works well and lasts a long time. Ford is known for its dedication to quality and new ideas, and they have carefully thought out a way to keep the F-150 running at its best. Regular maintenance checks, such as changing the oil, rotating the tires, and checking the fluids, are required by the rules. Because of its complex engineering and high-tech features, the F-150 needs to be serviced before it breaks down. This shows that Ford cares about driver safety and happiness. These guidelines show that Ford not only values dependability but also sees itself as a leader in automotive excellence, setting the bar for truck maintenance in an industry that is always changing.

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.
You must have your vehicle serviced at the proper times. These intervals serve two purposes: first is to maintain the reliability of your vehicle and the second is to keep the 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 and regularly inspect your vehicle may result in vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty.

Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?

Our Genuine Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock our parts and our authorized branded re-manufactured replacement parts. These parts meet or exceed our specifications. Parts installed at your dealership carry a nationwide 24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer) parts and labour-limited warranty.
If you do not use our authorized parts they may not meet our specifications and could affect emissions compliance.

Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that pays dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability, and resale value. To maintain the proper performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, make sure you have scheduled maintenance performed at the designated intervals.
Your vehicle comes with the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system, a message appears in the information display at the proper oil change interval. This interval may be up to one year or 10,000 mi
(16,000 km), hybrid vehicles could exceed 10,000 mi (16,000 km).
When the oil change message appears in the information display, it is time for an oil change. Make sure you perform the oil change within two weeks or 500 mi
(800 km) of the message appearing. Make sure to reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil change. See Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder
If your information displays resets prematurely or becomes inoperative, you should perform the oil change interval at six months or 5,000 mi (8,000 km) from your last oil change. Never exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oil change intervals.
You can drive high-performance vehicles in such a way that may lead to higher oil consumption including extended time at high engine speeds, high loads, engine braking, hard cornering maneuvers, and track and off-road usage. Under these conditions, oil consumption of approximately 1 quart per 500 miles (1 liter per 800 km) is possible. Check the engine oil level at every refueling and adjust it to maintain proper levels to avoid engine damage. It is important to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repair your vehicle.
We strongly recommend only using our genuine or our authorized re-manufactured replacement parts engineered for your vehicle.

Additives and Chemicals
We do not recommend using chemicals or additives not approved by us as part of your vehicle’s normal maintenance. Please consult your warranty information.

Oils, Fluids, and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid needs to be changed. Have discolored fluids that also show signs of overheating or foreign material contamination checked immediately. Make sure to change the vehicle’s oils and fluids at the specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. Systems must be flushed only with new fluid that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system or use our approved flushing chemical.

Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic maintenance checks and inspections.

Check Every Month

• The engine oil level.
• The function of all interior and exterior lights.
• The tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure.
• The windshield washer fluid level.

Check Every Six Months

• The battery connections. Clean if necessary.
• The body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
• The cooling system fluid level and the coolant system strength.
• The door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
• The hinges, latches, and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
• The parking brake for proper operation.
• The seatbelts and seat latches are for wear and function.
• Safety warning lamps, brake, ABS, airbag, and seatbelt for operation.
• The washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.

Multi-Point Inspection
It is important to have the systems on your vehicle regularly checked. This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. We recommend having the following multi-point inspection performed at every scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps running great.

Multi-Point Inspection
Accessory drive belts or belts	Hazard warning system operation
Battery performance	Horn operation
Engine air filter	Radiator, cooler, heater, and air conditioning hoses
Exhaust system	Suspension components for leaks or damage
Exterior lamps operation	Steering and linkage
Fluid levels1; fill if necessary	Tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure
For oil and fluid leaks	Windshield for cracks, chips, or pits
Half-shaft dust boots	Washer spray and wiper operation

1. Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission, and window washer.
2. If your vehicle has a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration use date on the canister. Replace as needed.

Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle.

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Oil Change Reminder
Your vehicle comes with an oil change reminder that determines when you should change the engine oil based on how you use your vehicle. Your vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by displaying a message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of vehicle use and its impact on oil change intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil change intervals depend on several factors and generally decrease with the severity of use.

When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Interval1	Vehicle Use and Example
	Normal
7,500–10,000 mi (12,000–16,000 km)	Normal commuting with highway driving. No, or moderate, load or towing. Flat to moderately hilly roads.
	No extended idling.
	Severe
5,000–7,500 mi (8,000–12,000 km)	Moderate to heavy load or towing. Mountainous or off-road conditions. Extended idling.
	Extended hot or cold operation.
3,000–5,000 mi (5,000–8,000 km)	Extreme
	Maximum load or towing. Extreme hot or cold operation.

1. Hybrid vehicles may achieve longer distances between oil changes but do not exceed the 1-year max oil change interval. Remaining oil life can be accessed through the information display.

Normal Maintenance Intervals

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display

• Change the engine oil and filter. 2
• Rotate the tires, inspect for tire wear, and measure the tread depth.
• Perform a multi-point inspection, as recommended.
• Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level, if applicable with the dipstick. Consult your dealer for requirements.
• Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses, and the parking brake.
• Inspect the engine coolant system strength and hoses.
• Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
• Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate grease fittings if applicable.3
• Inspect the half-shaft boots.
• Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft, and the U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
• Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag.

1. Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2. Reset the oil change reminder after engine oil and filter changes. See Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 488).
3. Four-wheel drive vehicles only.

Brake Fluid Maintenance
Every 3 Years Change the brake fluid.2

1. Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for the interval.
2. Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.

Other Maintenance Items1
Every 20,000 mi (32,000 km)	Replace the cabin air filter.
Every 30,000 mi (48,000 km)	Replace the engine air filter.
	Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters.
Every 60,000 mi (96,600 km)	Replace the spark plugs.2
Every 60,000 mi (96,600 km)	Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 2
Every 100,000 mi (160,000 km)	Replace the accessory drive belt(s).2
Every 100,000 mi (160,000 km)	Replace the spark plugs.
	Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 3
Every 150,000 mi (240,000 km)	Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
	Change the front axle fluid.4
	Change the rear axle fluid.
	Change the transfer case fluid.4
	Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
At 200,000 mi (322,000 km)	Change the engine coolant. 5

1. Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2. Only for vehicles with pickup bed power outlets.
3. After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4. Four-wheel drive vehicles only.
5. Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km).

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE – GASOLINE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform extra maintenance, as indicated. If you operate your vehicle occasionally under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the extra maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the oil change required message appearing in the information display.

• Example 1: The message comes on at 28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the 30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2: The message has not come on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi (48,000 km), for example, the oil change reminder was reset at 25,000 mi (40,000 km). Perform the engine air filter replacement.

Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
As required	Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the normal scheduled maintenance chart.
Inspect frequently, service as required	Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
	See the axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Every 60,000 mi (96,000 km)	Replace the spark plugs.

 

Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use, such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery
As required	Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the normal scheduled maintenance chart.
Inspect frequently, service as required	Replace the engine air filter.
Every 60,000 mi (96,000 km)	Replace the spark plugs.

 

Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions, such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Inspect frequently, service as required	Replace the engine air filter.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)	Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag.
	Rotate the tires, inspect tires for wear, and measure the tread depth.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or six months	Change the engine oil and filter.1

1. Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder

Off-road Operation
Inspect frequently, service as required	Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, and the U-joints. Lubricate grease fittings, if applicable.
	Replace the engine air filter.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or six months	Change the engine oil and filter.1
	Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag.
	Rotate the tires, inspect tires for wear, and measure the tread depth.

1. Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder

Exclusive Use of E85 – Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
Every oil change interval	If exclusively run on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.

 

Driver Training/EVOC
As required	Replace engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the extreme usage scheduled maintenance chart.
	Inspect brake pads, rotors, calipers, hoses, and service as required.
Inspect vehicle every day before starting training	Inspect engine oil level.
	Set tire pressure. Refer to the driver door placard for cold tire pressure information.
	Inspect tire quality for wear.
	Set wheel lug nut torque. The cold wheel lug nut torque is 150 lb. ft (204 Nm). If wheels are torqued while they are hot (after 15 minutes of EVOC driving), torque may be checked to hot wheel lug nut torque of 70 lb. ft (95 Nm).
	Proper functioning of safety devices (seat belts, no airbag lights, etc.)
25 hours of training use	Front differential/axle fluid. Check front hub / bearing bolt torque to 130 lb. ft (175 Nm).
100 hours of training use	Rear differential/axle fluid.
Annually	Change transmission and transfer case fluids.

Note: Follow the base owner guide direction for a 1,000-mile vehicle break-in before using the vehicle for training purposes.

Note: Incorporate vehicle cool-down after hard driving.

Note: Perform Training / EVOC service according to the extreme usage scheduled maintenance chart.

Note: Use police responder part numbers for replacement parts.

Engine Idle Hour Meter
Your vehicle may have an idle meter to indicate how much time the vehicle has been sitting in a park (P) or neutral (N). The meter is incorporated with the vehicle odometer. Depressing the odometer-reset button once displays the trip odometer (miles [kilometers] followed by a “T” for trip odometer); depressing the odometer-reset button a second time displays the idle meter (hours followed by an “H” for hours). The idle meter only accumulates time while the vehicle is in park (P) or neutral (N). The displayed time is cumulative for the vehicle and cannot be reset to zero. Police vehicles often experience long periods of idling, during which engine oil continues to break down but distance is not accumulated on the odometer. Engine Idle Hours have been incorporated into the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor.

Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule.

Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
In four-wheel drive vehicles, axle(s) and transfer case fluid changes or level checks are not required unless a leak is suspected or the assembly has been submerged in water. Contact an authorized dealer for service.

California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item does not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability before the completion of your vehicle’s useful life. Ford Motor Company urges you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals and to record all vehicle services.

Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
For vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, or locations with similar climates using an oil that meets our specifications or has an American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines (certification mark) oil, the normal oil change interval is 3,000 mi (4,800 km).

Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter.

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE – RAPTOR
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform extra maintenance, as indicated. If you operate your vehicle occasionally under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the extra maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the oil change required message appearing in the information display.

• Example 1: The message comes on at 28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the 30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2: The message has not come on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi (48,000 km), for example, the oil change reminder was reset at 25,000 mi (40,000 km). Perform the engine air filter replacement.

Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
As required	Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the normal scheduled maintenance chart.
Inspect frequently, service as required	Inspect and lubricate the U-joints.
	See the axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Every 60,000 mi (96,000 km)	Replace the spark plugs.

 

Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use, such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery
As required	Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the normal scheduled maintenance chart.
Inspect frequently, service as required	Replace the engine air filter.
Every 60,000 mi (96,000 km)	Replace the spark plugs.

 

Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions, such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Inspect frequently, service as required	Replace the engine air filter.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)	Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag.
	Rotate the tires, inspect tires for wear, and measure the tread depth.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or six months	Change the engine oil and filter.1

Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change.

Exclusive Use of E85 – Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
Every oil change interval	If run exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.

Off-Road Driving
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform extra maintenance, as indicated. If you operate your vehicle occasionally under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the extra maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician. Examples of frequent conditions that would qualify are:

• Example 1: Continuous deep sand or dune driving for more than 25 minutes in a 4-wheel drive state using more than 50% throttle at elevated ambient temperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
• Example 2: Continuous off-road high speed (above 55 mph (88.5 km/h) or consistently using more than 50%throttle) desert running operation for more than 60 minutes in a 4-wheel drive state at elevated ambient temperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
• Example 3: Continuous on-road high-speed driving (90 mph (145 km/h) or more) for more than 30 minutes in a
  4- 4-wheel drive state at elevated ambient temperatures (above 90°F (32°C).

Off-road Operation
Inspect frequently, service as required	Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, and the U-joints. Lubricate grease fittings, if applicable.
	Replace the engine air filter.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or six months	Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km) or six months
	Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag.
	Rotate the tires, inspect tires for wear, and measure the tread depth.
Every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) or two years	Change the Front Axle Fluid.
	Change the Transfer Case Fluid.

1Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change.

Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule.

Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
In a four-wheel drive vehicle’s axle(s) and transfer case, fluid changes or level checks are not required unless a leak is suspected or the assembly has been submerged in water. Contact an authorized dealer for service.

California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item does not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability before the completion of your vehicle’s useful life. Ford Motor Company urges you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals and to record all vehicle services.

Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
For vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, or locations with similar climates using an oil that meets our specifications or has an American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines (certification mark) oil, the normal oil change interval is 3,000 mi (4,800 km).

Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter.

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