| Mileage | Every Visit | Filters | Fluids | Engine | Drivetrain | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Filter | Tire Rotation | Multi-Point Insp. | Cabin Air Filter | Engine Air Filter | Brake Fluid | Spark Plugs & Coolant | Drive Belt | Suspension & Transfer Case | |
| 10,000 | ★ | ★ | ★ | ||||||
| 20,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ | |||||
| 30,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ | ★ | |||
| 40,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 50,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ | ||||
| 60,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| 70,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 80,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| 90,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| 100,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ | ★ | ✓ |
| 110,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 120,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| 130,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 140,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| 150,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 160,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| 170,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 180,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| 190,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 200,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 210,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| 220,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 230,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 240,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| 250,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| 260,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 270,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| 280,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| 290,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 300,000 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
2012 Ford F-150 Complete Maintenance Schedule
The 2012 Ford F-150 refined the 12th-generation platform with the proven 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (365 hp) and 5.0L Coyote V8 (360 hp) entering their second year. The 3.7L V6 base engine continued. All engines use the IOLM for oil change timing.
At 10,000 miles: Oil & filter change (first time), Tire rotation (first time), Multi-point inspection (first time).
At 20,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter (first time).
At 30,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter (first time), Suspension & transfer case (first time).
At 40,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter.
At 50,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Brake fluid exchange (first time).
At 60,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter, Brake fluid exchange, Suspension & transfer case.
At 70,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter.
At 80,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter, Suspension & transfer case.
At 90,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Brake fluid exchange.
At 100,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter, Brake fluid exchange, Spark plugs & coolant (first time), Drive belt (first time), Suspension & transfer case.
At 110,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter.
At 120,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter, Brake fluid exchange, Suspension & transfer case.
At 130,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter.
At 140,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter, Suspension & transfer case.
At 150,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter, Brake fluid exchange, Spark plugs & coolant, Drive belt, Suspension & transfer case.
At 160,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter, Brake fluid exchange, Suspension & transfer case.
At 170,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter.
At 180,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter, Brake fluid exchange, Suspension & transfer case.
At 190,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter.
At 200,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter, Brake fluid exchange, Spark plugs & coolant, Drive belt, Suspension & transfer case.
At 210,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Engine air filter, Suspension & transfer case.
At 220,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter.
At 230,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter.
At 240,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter, Suspension & transfer case.
At 250,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Brake fluid exchange.
At 260,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter.
At 270,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter, Suspension & transfer case.
At 280,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Brake fluid exchange.
At 290,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter.
At 300,000 miles: Oil & filter change, Tire rotation, Multi-point inspection, Cabin air filter, Engine air filter, Brake fluid exchange, Spark plugs & coolant, Drive belt, Suspension & transfer case.
Highlighted rows indicate major service milestones. Intervals may vary by engine, trim, towing use, and driving conditions.
Always consult your Owner's Manual or a certified Astro Ford technician.
- Engine oil & filter change
- Tire rotation & balance
- Multi-point inspection
- Fluid top-off & check
- Reset Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
- 20k — Cabin air filter
- 30k — Engine air filter, suspension, transfer case
- 50k — Brake fluid exchange
- 100k — Spark plugs, coolant, drive belt
- 150k — Trans fluid, axle fluid refresh
- Use Motorcraft genuine Ford parts
- Rotate tires at every oil change
- Inspect brakes before long trips or towing
- Rinse undercarriage after winter driving
- Keep digital service records in FordPass
- Check for open recalls regularly
2012 F-150 Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
- How often should I change the oil on a 2012 Ford F-150?The 2012 F-150 uses the IOLM for all engines. The 3.5L EcoBoost requires full synthetic SAE 5W-30, while the 5.0L V8 and 3.7L V6 use SAE 5W-20 (synthetic blend acceptable). Typical intervals are 7,500 to 10,000 miles under normal driving.
- What are common maintenance items on a 2012 F-150?Beyond standard oil, filter, and brake service, common 2012 F-150 items include water pump inspection around 80,000-100,000 miles (especially on EcoBoost), spark plug replacement at 100,000 miles, and cabin air filter every 20,000 miles. The 3.5L EcoBoost may develop carbon buildup on intake valves.
- When should the brake pads be replaced on a 2012 F-150?Ford does not specify a fixed mileage for brake pad replacement since wear depends heavily on driving conditions and towing. Ford recommends inspecting pads at every tire rotation (every 10,000 miles). Most 2012 F-150 owners see pad replacement between 30,000 and 60,000 miles.
- Does the 2012 F-150 have the same engines as 2013-2014?Yes. The 2012-2014 F-150 models share the same engine lineup: 3.7L V6, 5.0L Coyote V8, and 3.5L EcoBoost V6. Maintenance schedules are identical across these model years. The 6-speed automatic is also shared.
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