There is a good reason why Ford is a trusted, bestselling name in the world of rugged vehicles, and among the most beloved. Ford sport utility vehicles possess outstanding payload and towing capacity, and have an attitude that they can go anywhere, do anything, and work as hard as they play, whether it's a family road trip or blazing trails in rugged terrain. Keeping them running with that level of performance, however, requires keeping up with your regular scheduled preventative maintenance. At Veero Ford, we want our customers to be educated, so we offer this overview of routine maintenance for your Ford Explorer SUV. Keep reading below the image to explore what happens at each maintenance interval.
2025 Ford Explorer Service Schedule: The Basics
Every vehicle needs scheduled routine maintenance to keep it running like new from the first day you take it home until many years into the future. Scheduled preventative service helps to ensure your SUV runs like new no matter how many years you own it.
The core of every scheduled preventative maintenance is the oil change. Every vehicle is unique and it is highly recommended that you stick to your vehicle's maintenance guide, but as a general guideline, you should have oil changes two times per year or at every 6,000 miles. To keep things simple, every Ford SUV features an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitoring system, which lights up an indicator on the dashboard when it's time. When you bring your Explorer in, your Ford technician at the dealership will perform additional routine services and inspections. These include (but may not be limited to):
- Change the oil filter
- Inspect and rotate tires for even wear and tread depth
- Reset the Intelligent Monitoring System.
- Perform a multi-point inspection, which can include many systems including the following:
- Wheels, steering linkage, axles, CV boots, driveshaft, ball joints, suspension, and other important. steering components
- Engine coolant and hoses
- Transmission fluid
- Exhaust system: exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, heat shields, muffler, and other elements
- Brakes including rotors, shoes, lines, and pads
- Engine and cabin air filters
Your regular routine maintenance begins with your scheduled oil changes, and is the beginning of ensuring your Ford Explorer runs for many years like the day you first took it home. Continue reading below for more important maintenance, or drop us a line at Veero Ford and schedule your service today.
Regular Intervals for Ford Explorer Scheduled Maintenance Services
Beyond these basic services, your Ford Explorer will need regular preventative maintenance at specific intervals. Again, consult your owner's manual for specifics, but in general, Every three years, your brake fluid should be changed to maintain your car's ability to reliably stop. Your brakes, after all, are the primary safety system on your SUV.
For a detailed breakdown of specific services by mileage interval, you can check your Ford Explorer owner's manual. You can also always speak with a factory-certified technician at Valu Ford and Chrysler. Here are a few examples of services at different intervals:
- At 20,000 miles, replace the cabin air filter.
- At 30,000 miles, replace the transfer case, fluid, axle fluid, and engine air filter. This is particularly important if you drive your vehicle hard.
- At 60,000 and 100,000 miles, check your drive belts and replace your spark plugs.
- At 150,000 miles, replace fluids, including axle, transfer case, and transmission fluid.
- At 200,000 miles, flush and replenish your engine coolant.
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