2023 FORD Transit Maintenance Schedule

Introduction

The FORD Transit Maintenance Schedule for 2023: Maintaining Excellence

Welcome to the in-depth maintenance manual for your 2023 Ford Transit, a car known for its power, dependability, and innovation. We’ll lay out a precisely planned maintenance regimen in this manual that seeks to keep your Transit running at its best, ensuring its lifetime and your continuing enjoyment.

Scheduled Maintenance

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION – 3.5L DURATEC/3.5L ECOBOOST™
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 correct times. These intervals serve two purposes; one 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 (page 449).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenance invalidates warranty coverage on parts affected by the lack of maintenance.

Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?
Factory-trained Technicians
Service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsored certification training to help them become experts on the operation of your vehicle. Ask your dealership about the training and certification their technicians have received.

Genuine Ford and Motor craft Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock Ford, Motor craft and Ford-authorized branded re-manufactured replacement parts. These parts meet or exceed our specifications. Parts installed at your dealership carry a nationwide 12-month or 12,000 mi (20,000 km) parts and labor limited warranty.
If you do not use Ford authorized parts they may not meet our specifications and depending on the part, it could affect emissions compliance.

Convenience
Many dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to make your service visit more convenient and they offer one stop shopping. They can perform any services that are required on your vehicle, from general maintenance to crash repairs.
Note: Not all dealers have extended hours or body shops. Please contact your dealer for details.

Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that pays dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the correct performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, make sure you have scheduled maintenance performed at the designated intervals.
Your vehicle is equipped with the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system, which displays a message in the information display at the correct oil change interval. This interval may be up to one year or 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 miles (800 kilometers) of the message appearing. Make sure you reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil change. See Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 379).
If your information display 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.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple, complex, performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using different specifications and performance features. That is why it is important to rely upon your dealership to correctly diagnose and repair your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended maintenance intervals for various parts and component systems based upon engineering testing. Ford Motor Company relies upon this testing to determine the most appropriate mileage for replacement of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at the lowest overall cost to you and recommends against maintenance schedules that deviate from the scheduled maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only genuine Ford, Motor craft or Ford-authorized re-manufactured replacement parts engineered for your vehicle.

Additives and Chemicals
This owner’s manual and the Ford Workshop Manual list the recommended additives and chemicals for your vehicle. 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. However, a qualified expert, such as the factory-trained technicians at your dealership, should inspect discolored fluids that also show signs of overheating or foreign material contamination immediately.
Make sure to change your 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. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system or using a Ford-approved flushing chemical.

Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic maintenance checks and inspections every month or at six-month intervals.

Check every month

Engine oil level.

Function of all interior and exterior lights.

Tires (including spare) for wear and correct pressure.

Windshield washer fluid level.

Check every six months

Battery connections. Clean if necessary.

Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.

Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.

Door weather strips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.

Front door check arms for correct operation.

Hinges, latches and outside locks for correct operation. Lubricate if necessary.

Parking brake for correct operation.

Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.

Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) for operation.

Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.

Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running correctly, it is important to have the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. 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 correctly.

Multi-point inspection

Accessory drive belt(s).

Battery performance.

Engine air filter.

Multi-point inspection

Exhaust system.

Exterior lamps and hazard warning system operation.

Fluid levels*; fill if necessary.

For oil and fluid leaks.

Horn operation.

Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses.

Suspension component for leaks or damage.

Steering and linkage.

Tires (including spare) for wear and correct pressure** .

Windshield for cracks, chips or pits.

Washer spray and wiper operation.

* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir,  automatic transmission, power steering (if equipped with hydraulic power assist steering) and window washer.
**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By 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.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION – ELECTRIC MOTOR
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.
It is important that you 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 labor limited warranty.
If you do not use our authorized parts they may not meet our specifications.

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, make sure you have scheduled maintenance performed at the designated intervals.
It is important to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repair your vehicle.
We have recommended maintenance intervals for various parts and component systems based upon engineering testing. We rely upon this testing to determine the most appropriate mileage for replacement of fluids to protect your vehicle at the lowest overall cost to you and recommends against maintenance schedules that deviate from the scheduled maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only our genuine manufactured 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.

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. However, a qualified expert, such as the factory-trained technicians at your dealership, should inspect discolored fluids that also show signs of overheating or foreign material contamination immediately.

Make sure to change your vehicle’s 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. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system or using our approved flushing chemical.

Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic maintenance checks and inspections every month or at six-month intervals.

Check Every Month

Function of all interior and exterior lights.

Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.

Windshield washer fluid level.

Check Every Six Months

12V Battery connections. Clean if necessary.

Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.

Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.

Door weather strips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.

Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.

Parking brake for proper operation.

Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.

Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.

Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.

Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. 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
12V Battery performance	Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses
Exterior lamps and hazard warning system operation	Suspension components for leaks or damage
Fluid levels; fill if necessary1	Steering and linkage
For fluid leaks	Tires for wear and proper pressure 2
Half-shaft dust boots	Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Horn operation	Washer spray and wiper operation

1. Brake, coolant recovery reservoir and window washer.
2. Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit; check the tire sealant expiration Use By 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 – 3.5L DURATEC/3.5L ECOBOOST™
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you should change the engine oil based on how your vehicle is used. By using several important factors in its calculations, the monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your vehicle and reduces environmental waste at the same time.
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 severity of use.

When to expect the oil change message
Interval	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 (4,800–8,000 km)	Extreme
	Maximum load or towing. Extreme hot or cold operation.

Normal Maintenance Intervals

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display1

Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U- joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display1

Change engine oil and filter.**

Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.

Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).

Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your dealer for requirements.

Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.

Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.

Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.

Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.

1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals. ** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.

Brake fluid maintenance1
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 cabin air filter.
Every 30,000 mi (48,000 km)	Torque rear axle U-bolts to specification.
	Replace engine air filter.
At 200,000 mi (320,000 km)	Change engine coolant.2
Every 100,000 mi (160,000 km)	Replace spark plugs.
	Inspect accessory drive belt(s).3
Every 150,000 mi (240,000 km)	Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
	Change front axle fluid.
	Change rear axle fluid.

 

Other maintenance items1
	Change the transfer case fluid.4
	Replace accessory drive belt(s).

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. Initial replacement at ten years or 200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
3. After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4. Four-wheel drive only.

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE – ELECTRIC MOTOR

Normal Scheduled Maintenance 1
Every 12 months or 10,000 mi (16,000 km).	Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
	Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
	Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
	Inspect cooling system level, strength and hoses.
	Inspect half-shaft boots.
	Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and tie- rod ends.
	Inspect 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.

Brake Fluid Maintenance1
Every 3 Years	Change 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 Items
Every 20,000 mi (32,000 km)	Replace cabin air filter.1
At 10 years or 150,000 mi (240,000 km)	Change the transmission fluid.
At 200,000 mi (322,000 km)	Change the coolant.2

1. Cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these conditions require frequent inspection and replacement of the cabin air filter.
2. Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every 5 years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km).

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
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 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the oil change required message appearing in the information display.

• Example 1: The message appears at 28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the 30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2: The message does not appear, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example, the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor 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 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 U-joints.
  	See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
  Every 60000 miles (96000 km)	Replace 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 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 engine air filter.
  Every 60000 miles (96000 km)	Replace spark plugs.

 

Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Inspect frequently, service as required	Replace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)	Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
	Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles (8000 km) or six months	Change engine oil and filter.*

*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.

Off-road operation
Inspect frequently, service as required	Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
	Replace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000 km) or six months	Change engine oil and filter.*
	Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
	Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.

*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.

Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
Every oil change interval	If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.

Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule:

Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (Four-wheel drive vehicles) 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, however, urges you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals and to record all vehicle service.

Hot climate oil change intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates using an American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal oil change interval is 5,000 mi (8,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not available, then the 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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