Common Maintenance Intervals for the Sixth-Gen Ford Explorer
Every 10,000 miles or 12 months
- Change engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires
- Inspect brakes (pads, rotors, hoses)
- Inspect cooling system and hoses
- Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
- Inspect steering, suspension, and driveshaft components
- Check battery and clean terminals
20,000 Miles
- Replace cabin air filter
- Inspect CV/universal joints
- Inspect front suspension, boot seals, and tie rod ends
- Inspect brake linings and parking brake function
30,000 Miles
- All 10,000 mile tasks
- Replace engine air filter
40,000 Miles
- All 10,000 and 20,000 mile tasks
50,000 Miles
- All 10,000 mile tasks
- Inspect CV/universal joints.
60,000 Miles
- Replace the engine air filter
- Replace spark plugs (for the 2.3L EcoBoost engine)
- Replace cabin air filter
- Clean and lubricate sunroof tracks (if equipped)
- Inspect CV/universal joints
- Inspect front suspension, boot seals, and tie rod ends
- Inspect brake linings and parking brake function
70,000 Miles
- Inspect CV/universal joints
80,000 Miles
- Replace cabin air filter
- Inspect CV/universal joints
- Inspect front suspension, boot seals, and tie rod ends
- Inspect brake linings and parking brake function
90,000 Miles
- Replace engine air cleaner filter
- Inspect CV/universal joints
100,000 Miles
- Replace spark plugs (3.3L V6 and 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engines)
- Inspect and replace PCV valve, if necessary
- Inspect CV/universal joints
- Inspect front suspension, boot seals, and tie rod ends
- Inspect brake linings and parking brake function
110,000 Miles
- Inspect CV/universal joints.
120,000 Miles
- Replace engine air cleaner filter
- Replace spark plugs (2.3L EcoBoost engine)
- Replace cabin air filter
- Inspect CV/universal joints
- Inspect front suspension, boot seals, and tie rod ends
130,000 Miles
- Inspect CV/universal joints
140,000 Miles
- Replace cabin air filter
- Inspect CV/universal joints
- Inspect front suspension, boot seals, and tie rod ends
- Inspect brake linings and parking brake function
140,000 Miles
- Replace engine air cleaner filter
- Flush and replace engine coolant
- Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, and idler pulley; replace if necessary
- Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
- Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last 100,000 miles
- Replace front wheel bearings and seals if using non-sealed bearings
- Change axle fluid
- Change transfer case fluid, if applicable