2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Maintenance Schedule

Take care of your Ford Explorer Sport Trac and it'll take care of you. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, 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. Just follow your 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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, recommended maintenance usually includes services like fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your Explorer Sport Trac perform better, increase your vehicle safety, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems in the future.

Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance on your 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and our technicians will jump right in with a Courtesy Check. This Courtesy Check can establish a baseline of what may need to be addressed during your service appointment. 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.

Could your 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac be ready for a new battery? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your Explorer Sport Trac may need a replacement battery sooner. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Ford Explorer Sport Trac battery, and so can frequent short drives. 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, you may find yourself (and your trusty Explorer Sport Trac) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Ford Explorer Sport Trac could quickly go from being a trusty ride to a source of stress in a matter of minutes.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can prevent premature wear on your 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac engine. See Ford's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 2003 Explorer Sport Trac 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 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

Periodic service to the steering system in your Ford Explorer Sport Trac can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. Don’t let a misalignment or pulling steering wheel put you in danger. Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, perform Ford Explorer Sport Trac suspension and steering services. These might include wheel alignment, power steering fluid flushes and replenishments, ball joint lubrication, wheel bearing replacement, and strut replacement. 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 fall behind on routine Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 Explorer Sport Trac’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Ford Explorer Sport Trac? We’ve got your back. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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.