Hello guys, I'm the new owner of a 2006 Ford Lariat, just purchased the vehicle with 83,000 miles. It had one previous owner. I'm not sure if this is where I should post this question but here it goes.

Okay guys I've had a ford focus 2006 for three years, great little car kept great care of it, but now Im apart of the truck world.

So, is there anything I can do to keep maintaining my new truck? Any do it yourself maintenance checks? Things I can do my self to keep her going strong?

I was planning on getting a oil change every 5,000 miles


Thanks guys,

 

Congratulations on your new truck. What engine does it have in it?

 

If you go online (or of course the owners manual), it has everything you need to know. Given that, here is what I personally do and have always done with all of my vehicles for the past 35 years (which exceeds oem specs):

Engine Management System
• 100,000 Miles Oxygen Sensor Replace
Electronic Fuel Injection System
• Annual Throttle Body & Assembly Inspect, Clean & Lubricate as Necessary
• 6 Months Fuel Injectors clean intake with BG Brand Fuel Injector Cleaner
• 30,000 Miles Fuel Filter Replace
Fuel Lines
• 5 Years Rubber Replace
Cooling System
• Annual Anode/Cathodic Protection Inspect
• 5 Years Radiator Drain & Flush System
• 5 Years Hoses Replace
Power Steering
• 5 Years Hoses Inspect & Replace as Necessary
• 30,000 Miles Fluid Drain & Refill
Belts
• 4 Years V-Drive Replace
• 5 Years Serpentine Replace
Transmission
• 30,000 Miles Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain & Refill
• 30,000 Miles Automatic Transmission Filter Replace as Necessary
• 30,000 Miles Stick with Automatic Type Fluid Drain & Refill
Differential
• 30,000 Miles Fluid Drain & Refill
Brakes & Assemblies
• Annual Drums, Rotors & Linings Surface Sand, Degrease, Inspect & Replace as
Necessary
• Annual Fluid- Silicone Type Bleed System
• 3 Years Fluid- Conventional Type Bleed System
• 30,000 Miles Wheel Bearings Inspect, Clean & Repack

With regards to oil change frequency, there are many opinions, here is mine...

With the extended oil changes 5,000 up to 10,000 miles, with the reduced ZDDP and the longer exposure to periodic oil filter bypass activation, this is another parallel to the hydraulic timing chain actuators failing at around 100k miles as compared to their design specs which say they should be good for 150K+ miles. Those who have experienced these specific failures, the majority report they are on extended oil drain frequencies- most of the Ford Master Techs i have spoken directly too regarding this, agree their gut instinct says there is a relationship between the two.

Upon speaking with a well known cam grinder, I add 1/3 of a bottle of ZDDP to my mod motors as well.