1988 Ford F-350 Maintenance

When it comes to your Ford F-350, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With proactive maintenance, your F-350 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 F-350 maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Just follow your 1988 Ford F-350 maintenance schedule!

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 F-350's life, increase your vehicle safety, and prevent common 1988 Ford F-350 problems.

Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance on your 1988 Ford F-350 and an expert technician will begin by performing 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 F-350's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1988 Ford F-350? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your F-350 may need a replacement battery sooner. Short trips and extreme temperatures can shorten the overall life expectancy of your Ford F-350 battery. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! 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 F-350 won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

Ensuring you always have a well-charged battery can help your car’s overall performance, and regularly scheduled oil changes can help your 1988 Ford F-350's engine run smoother. See Ford's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 1988 F-350 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 can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 1988 Ford F-350.

Periodic service to the steering system in your Ford F-350 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. Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, perform Ford F-350 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 F-350's steering and suspension system.

Without routine Ford F-350 maintenance, 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 F-350 cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is your Ford F-350 radiator in need of replacement? We got it. A/C smelling musty? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 1988 Ford F-350 maintenance.

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