2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Scheduled Maintenance

When it comes to your Ford Explorer Sport Trac, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With the right maintenance at the right time, your Explorer Sport Trac has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. There's no need to guess when it's time to get Explorer Sport Trac maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Rely on the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been created just for your 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Ford, your vehicle manufacturer. Depending on driving conditions and climate in your area (as well as other contributing factors, like your personal travel habits), your car’s scheduled maintenance needs may vary; in most cases, though, recommended maintenance will consist of services like oil changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacement, filter changes, and fluid checks and exchanges. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your Explorer Sport Trac's life, keep you safer on the road, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems in the future.

Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance on your 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and an expert technician will begin by performing a Courtesy Check. A Courtesy Check helps "set the stage" for your service and catch any small problems before they turn into big repairs. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your Explorer Sport Trac’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac? If your current battery is more than three years old, it may be time for a replacement (batteries typically last somewhere between three and five years). Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. Short trips and extreme temperatures can shorten the overall life expectancy of your Ford Explorer Sport Trac battery. 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. If you keep driving on a battery that can't hold a charge, you run the risk of being stranded when your battery finally gives out (and no one can predict where that might be!). Your Ford Explorer Sport Trac won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can help your 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac's engine run smoother. To learn how often Ford recommends you have the oil changed in your 2001 Explorer Sport Trac, check out the information table at the beginning 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 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

Maintaining your Ford Explorer Sport Trac steering and suspension 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. Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, provide the appropriate Ford Explorer Sport Trac steering and suspension services. This can include things like power steering fluid replacement, wheel alignment adjustments, replacement of struts and wheel bearings, and ball joint lubrication. To keep your car running at its best, it’s essential to have regular maintenance services on your Ford Explorer Sport Trac's steering and suspension system.

If you skip recommended Ford Explorer Sport Trac services, you could be feeling the heat on the road – literally! A malfunctioning A/C system or overheating engine can wreak havoc on your car. Our technicians have you covered there, too, with the tools and expertise to care for your entire Ford Explorer Sport Trac cooling, heating, and climate control system. Need a new Ford Explorer Sport Trac radiator? We’ve got your back. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We’re here to fix that, too. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac maintenance.

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