USA · 1975–present
Ford F-150
Maintenance Schedule & Service Guide
Recommended Oil
5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic (engine-specific)
Oil Change Interval
Every 5,000–10,000 miles or 12 months
Service schedule
Recommended intervals for the Ford F-150.
Oil & filter change5,000–10,000 mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation7,500–10,000 mi
Spark plugs (2-piece on 5.4L)30,000–100,000 mi
Transfer case fluid150,000 mi (or at symptoms)
Differential fluid100,000 mi
Brake fluidEvery 3 years
Fuel filter (external)50,000 mi
Transmission fluid150,000 mi (severe: 60,000)
DIY tips
- 01
The 5.4L 3-valve Triton is notorious for broken spark plug extractors — have a shop do those.
- 02
Cab-mount bushings wear out and cause vibration; replaceable DIY with a torque wrench.
- 03
Oil changes on F-150s are a straightforward DIY — the filter is accessible from above on most engines.
- 04
Check the IWE (Integrated Wheel End) actuators annually — vacuum leaks cause 4WD chatter.
Reliability snapshot
The F-150 is the most proven work truck on the market. The EcoBoost engines need synthetic oil and timely changes to avoid cam phaser wear.