1985 Ford E-250 Econoline Maintenance Schedule

When it comes to your Ford E-250 Econoline, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With proactive maintenance, your E-250 Econoline has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. Not an expert in what services your car needs and when? No problem. There's no need to guess when it's time to get E-250 Econoline maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Rely on the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been created just for your 1985 Ford E-250 Econoline!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, Ford themselves. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; in most cases, though, recommended maintenance will consist of services like fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your E-250 Econoline's life, increase your vehicle safety, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 1985 Ford E-250 Econoline problems later.

Bring your 1985 Ford E-250 Econoline to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and our technicians will jump right in with a Courtesy Check. The Courtesy Check helps us see what we’re working with under the hood, and allows us to alert you to any potential problems before they worsen. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your E-250 Econoline’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Could your 1985 Ford E-250 Econoline be ready for a new battery? Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your E-250 Econoline may need a replacement battery sooner. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Ford E-250 Econoline battery, and so can frequent short drives. It can be tempting to try and get as much life out of your battery as possible, but it’s smart to check it regularly and replace it before it gets too weak. Otherwise, your battery could die unexpectedly, leaving you and your E-250 Econoline stranded. Your Ford E-250 Econoline won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can help your 1985 Ford E-250 Econoline's engine run smoother. See Ford's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 1985 E-250 Econoline in the chart at the top of this page. Remember, things like average outside temperature or frequency of trips could increase or decrease this interval for your specific vehicle. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 1985 Ford E-250 Econoline.

Routine upkeep for your Ford E-250 Econoline suspension and steering system can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. You can count on Firestone Complete Auto Care’s trained technicians to inspect this system and, if needed, provide Ford E-250 Econoline steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. Components within your Ford E-250 Econoline's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you skip recommended Ford E-250 Econoline services, you (and your engine) could quickly lose your cool when there's a problem on the road–especially if that problem is an overheated engine or broken A/C. 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’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is your Ford E-250 Econoline radiator in need of replacement? We can take care of that. Got a funny smell coming from your A/C? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 1985 Ford E-250 Econoline maintenance.

Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.