Ford F-150
Maintenance Schedule by Year
Select your model year to view the complete recommended maintenance schedule for your F-150 — plus a history of how service requirements have changed across generations.
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14th Generation — 2021 to Present
13th Generation — 2015-2020
2020Gen 13
Check Recalls2019Gen 13Diesel Added
Check Recalls2018Gen 13Auto Start-Stop
Check Recalls2017Gen 13
Check Recalls2016Gen 1310-Speed Trans
Check Recalls2015Gen 13Aluminum Body
Check Recalls12th Generation — 2009-2014
2014Gen 12
Check Recalls2013Gen 12
Check Recalls2012Gen 12
Check Recalls2011Gen 12EcoBoost Launch
Check Recalls2010Gen 12Raptor Debut
Check Recalls2009Gen 12New Generation
Check Recalls11th Generation — 2004-2008
2008Gen 11
Check Recalls2007Gen 11
Check Recalls2006Gen 11
Check Recalls2005Gen 11
Check Recalls2004Gen 11New Platform
Check RecallsHow the Schedule Has Changed Over Time
2026 — Current
Expanded Hybrid & Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor Maintenance
The 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid is now available on more trims. Oil intervals remain up to 10,000 miles via IOLM. BlueCruise cameras and sensors now require annual cleaning and calibration checks as part of the recommended schedule. OTA software updates replace several previously manual calibration visits.
2024 — Major Refresh
New Headlights, Pro Access Tailgate & Revised Inspections New Gen Look
The 2024 facelift introduced new front-end components including revised LED headlight assemblies and the Pro Access Tailgate. Maintenance schedules gained a new inspection point for the swing-out tailgate hardware and hinges every 30,000 miles. The 3.3L base V6 and SuperCab/8' bed combination were discontinued, simplifying the engine maintenance matrix.
2023
Raptor R Added — Supercharged V8 Service Requirements Engine Change
The 720hp Raptor R introduced a supercharged 5.2L V8 with shorter oil change intervals — every 7,500 miles recommended versus 10,000 for standard engines. The supercharger drive belt adds a new inspection point at 60,000 miles. The Tremor also gained the 5.0L V8 as an option this year.
2021 — New Generation
PowerBoost Hybrid + New Maintenance Category MaintenanceNew Gen
The 14th generation introduced the 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid, adding a new category of hybrid-specific maintenance: high-voltage battery inspections at 100,000 miles, hybrid coolant checks, and electric motor inspections. The 3.0L Power Stroke diesel was discontinued. The 5.0L V8 received Active Cylinder Management, requiring updated oil specifications (full synthetic 5W-30 mandatory).
2019
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Added Engine ChangeMaintenance
The optional 3.0L Power Stroke diesel V6 introduced diesel-specific maintenance: fuel filter replacement every 15,000-20,000 miles, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) top-off, and diesel particulate filter inspections. Co-Pilot360 standard safety suite now required annual sensor cleaning checks.
2018
Auto Start-Stop Standard — Updated Idle Protocol Maintenance
Auto Start-Stop became standard across all engines, placing additional demand on the 12V battery. Battery health testing was added as a recommended 30,000-mile service point (previously only at 60,000 miles). High-output 3.5L EcoBoost added; like the standard EcoBoost, it requires full synthetic oil exclusively.
2016
10-Speed Automatic Transmission DrivetrainMaintenance
The new 10-speed SelectShift automatic (co-developed with GM) uses a different transmission fluid specification than previous 6-speed units. The first scheduled transmission fluid change moved from 150,000 miles to closer inspection at 100,000 miles under severe-duty conditions. More gear ratios also reduced strain on the engine, indirectly extending oil-life intervals.
2015 — New Generation
Aluminum Body + Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor New GenMaintenance
The shift to military-grade aluminum alloy body panels changed collision repair procedures but did not alter routine maintenance intervals. However, the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor (IOLM) became standard, replacing fixed-interval oil changes with condition-based monitoring — extending intervals up to 10,000 miles for highway drivers versus 5,000 miles for severe-duty use. Full synthetic oil became mandatory for all EcoBoost engines. The 2.7L EcoBoost was added to the lineup.
2011
EcoBoost V6 Debuts — Turbocharged Maintenance Requirements Engine ChangeMaintenance
The twin-turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost V6 introduced turbocharger care: a 5-minute cool-down idle after hard use is recommended, full synthetic oil is mandatory (not optional), and intercooler inspection was added at 60,000 miles. Oil changes became more critical due to turbo heat stress — 5,000-7,500-mile intervals recommended for towing applications. The 5.0L Coyote V8 also debuted, with more forgiving intervals.
2009 — New Generation
Resolved Spark Plug Issues From Previous Gen New GenMaintenance
The 2004-2008 5.4L Triton V8's 3-valve design had a notorious spark plug failure mode — plugs would seize and break off in the head, requiring expensive extraction. The 2009 redesign resolved this with a new plug design. Spark plug replacement at 100,000 miles was no longer the dreaded job it was in the prior generation. Oil change intervals remained 5,000 miles for the Triton V8 engines.
2004 — New Generation
3-Valve 5.4L Triton V8 — Critical Maintenance Notes Engine Change
The 11th generation introduced the 3-valve-per-cylinder 5.4L Triton V8 — powerful but notorious for spark plug seizure issues if not serviced strictly every 30,000 miles with approved plugs. Conventional oil was the standard; synthetic was optional. Oil changes every 5,000 miles were critical. Missing even one oil change on these engines accelerated cam phaser wear, a costly repair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where Can I Find the Ford F-150 Maintenance Schedule for My Year?Select your model year from the grid above to view the complete recommended maintenance schedule — including oil change intervals, filter replacements, spark plugs, coolant, and drivetrain service from 10,000 to 300,000 miles.
- How Has the F-150 Maintenance Schedule Changed Over the Years?Major changes include: 2015 introduced the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor extending intervals to 10,000 miles and made full synthetic oil mandatory for EcoBoost; 2021 added hybrid-specific maintenance for the PowerBoost; 2023 added Raptor R supercharger service points. See the full timeline on this page.
- Can Astro Ford Service Any Year of F-150?Yes. Astro Ford's certified technicians service all F-150 model years from 2004 to present using genuine Motorcraft parts and Ford-approved procedures. Schedule a service appointment online or call 1-866-436-7332.
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