1986 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon Scheduled Maintenance

You want your Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon to last as long as possible. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your E-250 Econoline Club Wagon has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. Not an expert in what services your car needs and when? No problem. It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine E-250 Econoline Club Wagon maintenance. Just follow your 1986 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon maintenance schedule!

Ford knows your vehicle inside and out (they made it, after all!), so they’ve designed this schedule with your car’s unique needs in mind. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; however, there’s a good chance that your vehicle’s recommended maintenance services will include tire rotations, vital fluid checks/exchanges, filter changes, brake pad replacement, and oil changes. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your E-250 Econoline Club Wagon's life, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and prevent common 1986 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon problems.

Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance on your 1986 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon and a skilled technician will start the appointment with a Courtesy Check. This Courtesy Check can establish a baseline of what may need to be addressed during your service appointment. Each Courtesy Check includes a free battery test and an inspection of your E-250 Econoline Club Wagon's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Maybe it's time to find a new auto battery for your 1986 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon. In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. Taking short trips or exposing your car to extreme temperatures (like in the dead of winter or heat of summer) could reduce the life expectancy of your Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon battery. Sure, you could wait until your battery is completely dead, but it’s a much wiser decision to replace it before you need to. Otherwise, your battery could die unexpectedly, leaving you and your E-250 Econoline Club Wagon stranded. Your Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon could quickly go from being a trusty ride to a source of stress in a matter of minutes.

Ensuring you always have a well-charged battery can help your car’s overall performance, and regularly scheduled oil changes can help your 1986 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon's engine run smoother. See Ford's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 1986 E-250 Econoline Club Wagon in the chart at the top of this page. Keep in mind that your oil change interval could be different given your driving style and climate. Come in and speak with a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to find out how often to change your oil. We'll also help you understand what type of oil to use for your 1986 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon.

Maintaining your Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon steering and suspension system can not only ensure a smooth ride; it can also help you maintain control of your car in compromised road conditions. When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. Prevent damage or premature wear and tear on your Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon's steering system with regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), you might find yourself with a hot mess on your hands – quite literally. A damaged A/C system is never fun, and an overheated engine can cause significant issues (like a total car breakdown!). We can help you with all those issues. Our technicians have the knowledge and tools to repair and maintain the heating and cooling systems for your Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon? We can take care of that. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We’re here to fix that, too. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1986 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon maintenance.

We can help you keep your vehicle (and your life!) running smoothly. Many of our locations have weekend and evening hours for your convenience.