Ford EV Maintenance

Date: Sept 29, 2023

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Electric Car Required Maintenance

Ford EV routine maintenance is a must, and these are a few of the tasks you don’t want to miss.

• Battery Checks – The battery is arguably the most important component of your EV, so regularly checking your vehicle’s battery is absolutely necessary. This is even more true if your electric car runs on a lithium-ion pack. For most vehicles, the EV battery will last 100,000 miles or more. However, regularly checking the battery can help catch small problems before they cause more serious issues.
• Brake Fluid Replacement – Brake fluid needs to be replaced every 3-5 years. If the brake warning light flashes on your driver information cluster, this task will need to be done sooner.
• Coolant System Maintenance – Most EVs have special thermal management or cooling systems that help keep your battery working smoothly. Peruse your owner’s manual to see when this service is recommended for your particular make and model.
• Tire Rotation – EVs can be significantly heavier than gasoline-powered vehicles due to the larger battery pack. This is why it is even more important to take care of your tires. Rotate your tires every 5,000 to 10,000 miles.
• Wheel Alignment – A wheel alignment should be done every 15,000 miles. This task improves mile range and minimizes tire tread wear.
• Air Filter Replacement – Replace the air filter every 2-3 years to reduce pollen, road dust, dirt, and other harmful contaminants. If you have a specialty air filter, this task can be done less frequently.

Ford F-150 Lightning Maintenance

Your Ford F-150 Lightning will require less fluid maintenance compared to what’s needed for a vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine. For example, you do not have to worry about regular oil changes. Your F-150 Lightning will still need standard fluid maintenance such as brake fluid service and windshield wiper fluid replacement. EVs feature regenerative braking, which also minimizes the wear and tear on your brake system. Enjoy less frequent brake pad replacement and more.

At approximately 35,000, your cabin air filter will need to be replaced. If you are worried about the cost of replacing your battery, you are certainly not alone. Fortunately, EV batteries have a long lifespan and your battery is covered with an eight-year or 100,000-mile warranty, whichever comes first in addition to 70% degradation coverage. If your battery does happen to wear down prematurely, you do not have to cover the full cost of replacement.

Ford Mustang Mach-e Maintenance

As with the F-150 Lighnting, service is much less of a burden for Mustang Mach-e owners as well. Here is what you can expect when it comes to Ford Mustang Mach-e maintenance.

10k-Mile Service or 1 Year:

• Wheels & Tires – Rotate all tires to ensure even tread wear
• Inspection – Check brake pads, tires, and fluid levels

20k-Mile Service or 2 Years:

• Cabin Air Filter – Replace with new filter
• Wheels & Tires – Rotate all tires to ensure even tread wear
• Inspection – Check brake pads, tires, and fluid levels

30k-Mile Service or 3 Years:

• Brakes – Replace brake fluid
• Wheels & Tires – Rotate all tires to ensure even tread wear
• Inspection – Check brake pads, tires, and fluid levels

At the 40,000-mile mark (or 4 years), the services listed above will continue at regular intervals. Additional services are necessary at 100,000 miles for the electric drive assembly fluid and at 200,000 miles for a battery coolant replacement.

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Do you still have questions about what maintenance is required for Ford electric cars? Maybe it is time for your next service appointment. We can help. Set up an appointment online or reach out to us with any questions.