BoltonBrutality

Hey everyone,

I’m definitely not of the mechanic mindset so I was hoping y’all could help. (also, I hope this is the right area to post this topic) My 2012 F150 Ecoboost just hit 60,000 miles so I’m trying to get an idea of what I should be looking to get replaced or looked at. I’m scared of going in and having the mechanic try and tell me all of the things I “NEED” to get done. Other than getting the oil & oil filters changed, air filters, getting my tires rotated, and replacing my brake pads/rotors, I really haven’t done much else so any help would be much appreciated! Also, if anyone happens to know a good & trustworthy mechanic in the Austin, TX area please let me know!

Thanks,
Bolton

chimmike

Brand new OEM spark plugs. Trans fluid and filter, differential fluid, t-case fluid (if 4wd). Good idea to also have the brake fluid flushed and replaced.

Ricktwuhk

Read your manual (also online at owner.ford.com). The answer is NOTHING.

idrive

iTrader: (3)

Not sure if the 2012 is the same as mine (2015) but technically there is nothing you need to do except:

Air filter - depending on when you last replaced it
Cabin air filter - " " " " "
Oil - filter change " " " " "

Every 30K I go through and lube all the door, hood, tailgate hinges and locks.
Depending on how aggressive you are and temps (high) it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace the brake fluid. I would pull a plug to see (inspect) how it's wearing.

A complete inspection is certainly a good idea for preventative maintenance.

chimmike

on the 5.0 I would agree, but the forced induction motors seem to eat plugs a lot sooner, and i'd max out 50 or 60k on plugs, tops, before replacing.