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2021–2025 Ford F-150 maintenance schedule

Applies to: 2.7L/3.5L EcoBoost and 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid: spark plugs at 60,000 miles, 3.3L V6 and 5.0L V8: spark plugs at 100,000 miles

Schedule type: oil-life monitor (Ford Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor)

The truck shows an oil-change message based on how it's driven. Change the oil within 2 weeks or 500 miles of the message, and never go more than 1 year or 10,000 miles (hybrids may go further on miles, but still 1 year max). If the monitor resets by mistake, change at 5,000 miles or 6 months. Other items below are fixed mileages. Summarized in our own words from the sources listed. Always follow the owner's manual or your dealer for your specific vehicle (VIN, engine, and options).

Checked against the official document for model year 2021; other years in this range are assumed to follow it. Confirm in your owner's manual.

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Every oil-change message (max 10,000 mi / 1 yr)

  • Change engine oil and filter, then reset the monitor replaceDIY

    Parts: Motorcraft oil filter

  • Rotate tires and check tread rotateDIY
  • Inspect brakes, coolant, hoses, half-shaft boots, steering and suspension inspectShop

20,000 miles

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30,000 miles

  • Replace engine air filter replaceDIY

    Severe service: Inspect frequently with dusty or off-road driving.

    Parts: Engine air filter

60,000 miles

  • Replace spark plugs replaceShop

    Applies to: EcoBoost/PowerBoost; all engines under towing or heavy idling

    Parts: Spark plugs

  • Inspect accessory drive belts inspectShop

100,000 miles

  • Replace spark plugs replaceShop

    Applies to: 3.3L and 5.0L

    Parts: Spark plugs

200,000 miles / 120 months

  • Change engine coolant replaceShop

    First at 10 years or 200,000 miles, then every 5 years or 100,000 miles.

Known Ford F-150 problems

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Always follow the owner's manual for your exact vehicle; intervals can differ by engine and market.

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