1996 Ford F-350 Maintenance

You want your Ford F-350 to last as long as possible. With the right maintenance at the right time, your F-350 has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. But how do you know what service to get and when? 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 1996 Ford F-350 maintenance schedule!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Ford, your vehicle manufacturer. Scheduled maintenance services can vary depending on driving conditions, climate, and other factors; however, there’s a good chance that your vehicle’s recommended maintenance services will include fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Keeping up with routine service appointments is a great way to keep your F-350 running for longer, keep you safer on the road, and prevent common 1996 Ford F-350 problems.

Bring your 1996 Ford F-350 to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and our technicians will jump right in with a Courtesy Check. A Courtesy Check helps "set the stage" for your service and catch any small problems before they turn into big repairs. 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 1996 Ford F-350? 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). Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your F-350 may need a replacement battery sooner. 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-350 battery. 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 F-350) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Ford F-350 won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can help your 1996 Ford F-350's engine run smoother. To learn how often Ford recommends you have the oil changed in your 1996 F-350, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. Remember, things like average outside temperature or frequency of trips could increase or decrease this interval for your specific vehicle. A Firestone Complete Auto Care technician will be happy to help you determine the best oil change frequency for your car’s needs. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 1996 Ford F-350.

Maintaining your Ford F-350 steering and suspension system can not only ensure a smooth ride; it can also help you maintain control of your car in compromised road conditions. That's important if you plan on taking the road less traveled! You can count on Firestone Complete Auto Care’s trained technicians to inspect this system and, if needed, provide the appropriate Ford F-350 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 F-350's steering and suspension system.

If you fall behind on routine Ford F-350 maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), you could be feeling the heat on the road – literally! A malfunctioning A/C system or overheating engine can wreak havoc on your car. 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-350’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Ford F-350? We got it. A/C smelling musty? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1996 Ford F-350 maintenance.

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