I have a 2006 F-150 with the 5.4 V-8. It now has 102K. I have been reading on line about the 100K service. I know now what Ford dictates and what people say should be done, but my question is what I should do in the way of preventative maintenance for my truck. Any kind of issues the 2006 F-150 has that I can fix now or check out to save my self time later. I need the truck for construction don't want to break down on the road Thanks

 

"what people say should be done", Speaking as another of the "people",

Have you owned this truck it's whole life? (Do you know it's maintenance history?)

These come to mind;

It's due for new plugs if not already done.
Transmission fluid and filter change.
Rear differential fluid change (w/friction modifier if LS).
Check brake pads, and flush brake lines.
Coolant flush & change.
TB & MAF cleaning w/ appropriate cleaners.
Power steering fluid flush & change.

 

I bought the car with about 94K and have owned it for a year and a half. It was a fleet truck, no I don't know its history, but I hope they took care of normal maintenance. I have been short on time and have not done a thing to it since I bought it. I want the truck to last and would like to invest in its future. I know Ford says:
100,000 Mile Service Schedule
Change Premium Gold engine coolant
Replace spark plugs
Perform multi-point inspection
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Up to 5 quarts of oil. Perform at specified mileage interval or every 6 months, whichever occurs first)
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise,
I actually got this off this site.

Excuse my ignorance but what is "TB & MAF cleaning w/ appropriate cleaners"
I want to change/ flush all fluids besides doing what Ford calls for but I was thinking people might have suggestions for above and beyond. thanks

 

TB = Throttle Body
MAF = Mass Air Flow sensor

MAF How-To thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11455395

Stewart

 

"Excuse my ignorance"...if you'll excuse mine!

"Multipoint inspection" at the dealer is just checking the belt[s], air filter, fluids, brakes and lights. Last time I had my truck at the dealer was for the clock-spring recall, and they did that "as a courtesy"...and gave me a list ($3K+!) of impending disaster "requirements".

Fleet truck maintenance, depends on the company. I think most of them are probably serviced regularly. The fleet truck drivers are what I would be more worried about! ("It ain't my truck, yuk-yuk")

1. Plugs are due. Lots of info on these sites about that.
2. Engine oil & filter every 5K is what most do.
3. Personally, I would change the transmission fluid & filter. Often times, this is never done by a lot of owners.
4. Other stuff on the lists above.
5. Forgot to mention the air and fuel filters- also often neglected.
6. If you live in a salt/snow area, you might want to check the condition of your fuel pump driver module (FPDM), located above the spare tire. You have to unbolt it (2 nuts) to check it for corrosion on the back/hidden side.

Properly maintained and operated, there's no reason your truck shouldn't last 200K or more.