2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Maintenance

You want your Ford F-150 Lightning to last as long as possible. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your F-150 Lightning 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 F-150 Lightning maintenance. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, Ford themselves. Scheduled maintenance services can vary depending on driving conditions, climate, and other factors; 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. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your F-150 Lightning perform better, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning problems later.

Bring your 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning 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 F-150 Lightning’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning? Batteries generally need to be replaced every 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 F-150 Lightning battery. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! Otherwise, you may find yourself (and your trusty F-150 Lightning) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Ford F-150 Lightning 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 support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning running newer, longer. See Ford's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 2023 F-150 Lightning in the chart at the top of this page. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. We'll also help you understand what type of oil to use for your 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning.

Maintaining your Ford F-150 Lightning steering and suspension system can help you keep control of your vehicle at all times (plus, it can make for a smoother ride!). 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 F-150 Lightning 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 F-150 Lightning's steering system with regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine Ford F-150 Lightning 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 F-150 Lightning’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Ford F-150 Lightning? We can take care of that. Got a funny smell coming from your A/C? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning maintenance.

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