Just reached 100k miles on my 2021 2.7. Dealer did the transmission service. Now I’m handling the coolant flush, changing fluids in both differentials, transfer case fluid, oil change, air filters, rear shocks, serpentine belt, and tensioners. What else should I look out for?
Sounds like you’re covering all the bases! Your truck should be good for another 500k miles if you keep it up. How are the front shocks and brakes holding up? Did the dealer change the transmission filter, or just the fluid?
@Voss
Front shocks are still working fine, but I’m planning on switching to Bilstein 5100s when I have time. Rears are easier, so I’m doing those first. Brake pads have some life left, but I’ll check them again in six months. Dealer did both fluid and filter for the transmission.
@Rin
Try the z36 truck pads for brakes. They perform better, especially on long downhill drives in the summer heat.
Keenan said:
@Rin
Try the z36 truck pads for brakes. They perform better, especially on long downhill drives in the summer heat.
I was thinking of going with Motorcraft or PowerStop, but I’ll definitely check out the z36 pads. Thanks for the tip!
@Rin
Just put NAPA Silent Guard pads and new rotors on my truck. Loving the smooth braking.
@Rin
I’ve used Hawk pads on a few vehicles—solid choice too.
@Rin
Yeah, I don’t mess with transmission fluid changes either, I let the dealer handle it.
Devon said:
@Rin
Yeah, I don’t mess with transmission fluid changes either, I let the dealer handle it.
I actually did it myself in my driveway, wasn’t too hard.
@Voss
500k miles? LOL.
Looks at my '13 F150 with 167k miles and original belt and tensioner. Maybe I should be doing something, haha.
Niall said:
Looks at my '13 F150 with 167k miles and original belt and tensioner. Maybe I should be doing something, haha.
Yeah, my belt looks fine too, but I figured it’s better to replace it before something goes wrong.
@Rin
Belts don’t really go bad like they used to unless they’re noisy or contaminated. But 100k isn’t a bad point to swap them for peace of mind.
Paxton said:
@Rin
Belts don’t really go bad like they used to unless they’re noisy or contaminated. But 100k isn’t a bad point to swap them for peace of mind.
No squeaks here. Maybe I’ll just keep an eye on it for now.
Paxton said:
@Rin
Belts don’t really go bad like they used to unless they’re noisy or contaminated. But 100k isn’t a bad point to swap them for peace of mind.
They wear down over time. A new belt will have sharper grooves for better grip.
@Rin
Yeah, I think around 200k miles I’ll swap the belt, tensioner, and probably the front suspension too.
Niall said:
Looks at my '13 F150 with 167k miles and original belt and tensioner. Maybe I should be doing something, haha.
Are we the same person? Same year, same mileage, and same story with the belt and tensioner, lol.
Looks at people who can do all this to their trucks the same way my grandparents used to look at me building a computer
Schedules another overpriced dealership maintenance visit
Zen said:
Looks at people who can do all this to their trucks the same way my grandparents used to look at me building a computer
Schedules another overpriced dealership maintenance visit
I started learning back in high school because I couldn’t afford to take my rusty old Ranger to the shop. Learned the hard way, but it’s been worth it.
@Rin
I lost count of how many Sawzall blades I went through replacing the rear leaf shackles on my Ranger after the bolts rusted to the frame. Classic rust belt problems!