2003 Ford Windstar Maintenance Schedule

You want your Ford Windstar to last as long as possible. With proactive maintenance, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your Windstar. 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 Windstar maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Just follow your 2003 Ford Windstar 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; 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. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your Windstar's life, increase your vehicle safety, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 2003 Ford Windstar problems in the future.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 2003 Ford Windstar for factory-recommended routine maintenance 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. Every Courtesy Check will include a visual inspection of your Windstar. We’ll check your head and tail lights, fluid levels, filters, tires (and their alignment!), and windshield wiper blades. We’ll also perform a free battery check to determine your battery’s charge level.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 2003 Ford Windstar? 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). There’s a chance you’ll need a replacement sooner, but it depends on the climate in your area as well as your driving habits. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Ford Windstar battery, and so can frequent short drives. 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 Windstar) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Ford Windstar won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can help your 2003 Ford Windstar's engine run smoother. Reference the chart toward the top of the page if you're not sure about the optimal oil change intervals for your 2003 Windstar. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. A Firestone Complete Auto Care technician will be happy to help you determine the best oil change frequency for your car’s needs. Not sure what type of oil to use for your 2003 Ford Windstar? We can help with that, too!

Periodic service to the steering system in your Ford Windstar can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. 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, perform Ford Windstar 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 Windstar's steering and suspension system.

If you fall behind on routine Ford Windstar maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), you (and your engine) could quickly lose your cool when there's a problem on the road–especially if that problem is an overheated engine or broken A/C. Our technicians have you covered there, too, with the tools and expertise to care for your entire Ford Windstar cooling, heating, and climate control system. Need a new Ford Windstar radiator? We got it. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for 2003 Ford Windstar maintenance and repairs.

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