Ford Protect Premium Maintenance Plan

 

A properly maintained vehicle lasts longer and runs more efficiently than one that isn't maintained. To find out what scheduled maintenance is recommended for your vehicle, consult your Owner's Scheduled Maintenance Guide.

Benefits of Regular Maintenance:

  • Helps ensure optimal operation, reliability and safety
  • Improves trade-in or resale values
  • Can prevent unexpected failures
  • Helps maximize efficiency

Scheduled Maintenance

The following services are representative of required maintenance for your vehicle. Your actual plan will be based on your vehicle's maintenance needs as indicated in your Owner's Scheduled Maintenance Guide:

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter
  • Inspect and rotate tires
  • Inspect brake pads/ shoes/ rotors/ drums, brake lines and parking brake system
  • Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise
  • Inspect and lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, halfshafts, driveshafts and u-joints
  • Change transmission fluid
  • Replace fuel filter
  • Replace engine air filter
  • Change engine coolant
  • Replace PCV valve
  • If equipped, change transfer case fluid
  • If equipped, inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle shaft u-joints
  • If equipped, lubricate 4x4 front hub needle bearings
  • If equipped, lubricate 4x2 front wheel bearings, replace grease seals and adjust bearings
  • If equipped, fill diesel exhaust fluid

Coverage Includes

Premium Maintenance from Ford Protect covers routine inspections, preventive care and replacement of normal "wear and tear" items that require periodic attention, including:

  • Engine oil and filter changes
  • Multi-point inspections
  • Tire rotations
  • Brake pads and linings
  • Shock absorbers/struts
  • Spark plugs
  • Clutch discs
  • Engine belts
  • Engine coolant hoses, clamps and o-ring seals
  • Wiper blades
  • Diesel exhaust fluid fill at the time scheduled maintenance is performed at dealership

Multi-point Inspection

At each service interval, your vehicle undergoes a comprehensive multi-point inspection as indicated in your Owner's Scheduled Maintenance Guide:

Check following systems/components:

  • Operation of horn, interior lights, exterior lamps, turn signals, and hazard and brake lights
  • Windshield washer spray, wiper operation and wiper blades
  • Windshield for cracks, chips and pitting
  • Radiator, heater and air conditioning lines for leaks and damage
  • Engine air filter
  • Oil and fluid leaks
  • Exhaust system (leaks, damage, loose parts)
  • Steering and steering linkages
  • Shocks/struts and other suspension components for leaks and/or damage
  • Accessory drive belt(s)
  • Clutch operation (if equipped)Tires for wear and proper air pressure

Check fluid levels and fill:

  • Transmission (if equipped with a dipstick)
  • Brake reservoir
  • Power steering
  • Coolant recovery reservoir
  • Window washer
  • Diesel exhaust fluid (if necessary)