Maintaining Your Ford Escape
Renowned for its durability and reliable engineering, the Ford Escape stands up to every adventure and daily drive with unwavering performance. Staying on top of your Ford Escape’s maintenance is key to keeping your beloved SUV running for years to come. At Blake Ford, our team of Ford technicians is dedicated to offering you the highest level of certified quality service and everything you need to know to help keep your Ford Escape in top shape. Schedule your next service appointment online today!
Ford Escape Maintenance Schedule
Routine Maintenance
Oil Change and Filter Replacement: The key to a long-lasting vehicle is regular oil changes, as oil minimizes wear by reducing friction and cooling the engine. To maintain a clean and lubricated engine, we advise that you have the oil and filter changed by a professional every 5,000 miles.
Tire Rotation: To prolong the lifespan of your tires while promoting even wear, tire rotation should be performed every 5,000 miles during your Ford Escape maintenance appointment. This also allows the technician to check for and remove any debris, such as nails or glass, that might lead to a flat tire later.
Brake, Belt, and Hose Inspection: To avoid major problems in the future, regular checks on your brakes, belts, and hoses at every appointment are essential. Checking the braking system ensures your safety on the road, while the belts power several engine parts and the hoses carry vital fluids throughout your vehicle. Inspection around every 5,000 miles prevents any unexpected problems like breakdowns.
Mileage-Based Maintenance At And Before 30,000 Miles
Change Engine Filter: This filter is critical in preventing dirt and debris buildup in the engine and should be changed around every 10,000 miles at your Ford Escape maintenance appointment, beginning when you hit the 20,000-mile mark for optional fuel economy and engine efficiency.
Change Cabin Air Filter: To ensure the air inside your vehicle remains fresh and devoid of dust, pollen, and pollutants, replace the cabin air filter at the same intervals as the engine air filter, starting at around 20,000 miles. This change promotes a healthier driving environment for you and your passengers by minimizing the presence of allergens and toxins.
Transmission Fluid Change: The transmission fluid plays a vital role in cooling and lubricating the transmission components to facilitate seamless gear changes and should be serviced around every 30,000 miles at your Ford Escape’s maintenance appointment.
Lubrication of Ball Joints: Regularly lubricating the ball joints to ensure smooth steering extends the life of the joint, keeping your vehicle’s suspension system running smoothly. This service should ideally be performed around every 30,000 miles.
Fuel Filter Replacement: By filtering out contaminants before they reach your engine, the fuel filter plays a key role in maintaining your engine’s performance and fuel efficiency. Replacing the fuel filter around every 30,000 miles helps sustain these performance levels.
Transfer Case Fluid Change: Transfer case fluid should be changed between 30-60,000 miles to maintain optimal performance and prevent wear on the gears, bearings, and transfer case within the all-wheel and four-wheel drive systems. This mileage will depend on your usage of the car, for example if you regularly tow heavy loads it will need to be changed more often. On two-wheel drive systems, the transfer case fluid does not need to be changed nearly as often.
Vehicle Maintenance After 90,000 Miles
Changing Spark Plugs: Spark plugs are important for properly starting the engine, as they ignite the mixture of air and fuel within the engine’s cylinders. When they’re worn out or dirty, the engine is more likely to misfire, decrease fuel economy, and diminish performance. Have them changed around every 90,000 miles at your Ford Escape maintenance appointment; however, they should be replaced whenever the technician otherwise finds it necessary.
Cooling System Flush: The cooling system circulates coolant throughout the engine and radiator, keeping the engine from overheating. Performing a flush at around 100,000 miles helps prevent buildup while removing old coolant to keep the engine cool and fully functional.
Replace Differential/Gear Oil: Differential and gear oil lubricates the gears and bearings in your vehicle’s differential and transmission, and the oil can break down or become contaminated. Replacing this oil at around 100,000 miles during your Ford Escape’s maintenance appointment helps maintain proper lubrication and extends the life of these critical components.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Replacement: This system is designed to eliminate and recycle harmful gases from the engine crankcase back into the engine and should be replaced around 100,000 miles. When the positive crankcase ventilation valve fails, it can increase emissions and cause deposits in the engine.
Serpentine/Drive Belts Replacement: These belts are integral to the functioning and well-being of various vehicle components like the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor. To avoid belt failure and ensure smooth operation of engine accessories, replace them around 100,000 miles.
Ford Escape Hybrid Maintenance
Ford Escape Hybrids receive different and often less frequent maintenance than the conventional gas model due to the hybrid power trail. Components specific to the hybrid system, like the high-voltage battery and electric motor, don’t require as frequent maintenance, but the regenerative braking system and battery’s cooling system should be evaluated during every routine maintenance appointment by professional technicians.
Ford Escape Maintenance Costs
The overall expense of your Ford Escape maintenance appointments will vary depending on your local service center and your usage of the vehicle.
Time For Your Maintenance Check
Keeping up to date with regular maintenance in a timely manner while also consulting your vehicle’s operating manual can guarantee that your vehicle continues to perform to premium standards while ensuring safety and comfort for you and your passengers. At Aschenbach Ford, we’re committed to providing quality service during your Ford Escape maintenance appointment, and our experienced mechanics are here to help ensure your vehicle operates flawlessly. Use our online scheduling tool to book your service appointment today!
