1983 Ford LTD Maintenance Schedule

You want your Ford LTD to last as long as possible. With the right maintenance at the right time, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your LTD. 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 LTD maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Rely on the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been created just for your 1983 Ford LTD!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, Ford themselves. 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; 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. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your LTD's life, increase your vehicle safety, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 1983 Ford LTD problems later.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1983 Ford LTD for factory-recommended routine maintenance 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 LTD’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1983 Ford LTD? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your LTD 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 LTD 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 LTD) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Ford LTD won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can prevent premature wear on your 1983 Ford LTD engine. Reference the chart toward the top of the page if you're not sure about the optimal oil change intervals for your 1983 LTD. Remember, things like average outside temperature or frequency of trips could increase or decrease this interval for your specific vehicle. 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 1983 Ford LTD.

Maintaining your Ford LTD steering and suspension system can help you keep control of your vehicle at all times (plus, it can make for a smoother ride!). That's important if you plan on taking the road less traveled! Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide the appropriate Ford LTD 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. Components within your Ford LTD's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine Ford LTD 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 LTD’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Need a new Ford LTD radiator? We’ve got your back. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1983 Ford LTD maintenance.

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