Wondering when to schedule a maintenance appointment for your Ford Explorer? To help you stay on track with your Ford service, our team here at Cavalier Ford Chesapeake Square put together this overview of the Ford Explorer maintenance schedule.

Learn more about how you can extend the life of your Ford Explorer with preventative maintenance near Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Chesapeake, VA, below.

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Why Schedule Routine Maintenance for Your Ford Explorer?

One of the best ways to care for your Ford Explorer and extend its life is by bringing it in for routine maintenance. That way, you can keep everything in good working condition and quickly address anything that may arise.

In addition to enhancing performance and increasing fuel efficiency, following your Ford Explorer maintenance plan can help maintain the value of your Ford for years to come.

Ford Explorer Oil Changes

Depending on the model year of your Ford Explorer, it may be equipped with an Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ (IOLM). If so, you will get an alert based on real-time data when your Ford needs an oil change.

Otherwise, follow the oil change interval recommendations outlined in the maintenance schedule in your Ford Explorer owner’s manual or speak with one of our knowledgeable Ford service technicians.

Every 10,000 Miles

To ensure everything is in proper working order, you should bring your Ford Explorer in for a tire rotation and inspection to evaluate the wear and tread depth every 10,000 miles. Along with that, ask your technician to conduct a multi-point inspection. During this service, they will inspect the half-shaft boots, steering components, and wheels and related parts, as well as:

• Braking system
• Exhaust system
• Engine cooling system

If anything requires service or repairs, the technician will let you know and discuss your options with you to keep your Ford Explorer running smoothly.

Every 20,000 Miles

If your Ford Explorer has a cabin air filter, you should have it replaced around every 20,000 miles. This will help prevents contaminants from getting inside the cabin, so you and your passengers can breathe fresher air.

Every 30,000 Miles

The engine air filter in your Ford Explorer helps keep dirt, dust, and debris from getting inside the engine. About every 30,000 miles, you should have it replaced, so it can continue to protect the various components in your engine.

Every 100,000 Miles

The spark plugs in your Ford Explorer enable it to start and continue running. Each time you drive 100,000 miles, you should have them replaced to improve engine performance. That way, you can rest assured, knowing you will be able to start your Ford when you need to get somewhere.

Every 150,000 Miles

When you reach the 150,000-mile mark, you should schedule an appointment to have your automatic transmission fluid and filter changed. This will help ensure your transmission can transfer power from the engine to the wheels, so you can move forward.

Every 200,000 Miles

At this point, with your Ford Explorer, you will have had many adventures. To help keep your trusted daily driver performing as it should, get the yellow engine coolant changed. This will help keep temperatures down to keep your Ford Explorer cool and functioning properly.