2018 Ford Ecosport Maintenance

[radtech91]

Just traded in the wife's old Escape on a Ecosport. Looking for any advice on maintenance schedule or items to look out for.

Here's the details:
2018 Ford Ecosport SES
2.0L - 4WD
60,000 miles
Has new tires and brakes, and fresh oil change
Will use 5W-20 and motorcraft filter every 5,000 miles

I'm going to replace the the engine and cabin air filters. Also going to do a brake fluid change and I think ATF change at my brothers shop through the transmission lines.

Any other things I should take a look at or start watching out for next?

 

[Greasymechtech]

If not purchased at Ford dealer, visit dealer and verify all recalls/campaigns are completed. If purchased from Ford dealer, I would hope that they would do it automatically but dealerships are a hit or miss commodity.

Probably change the coolant too. Inspect the serpentine belt or replace it.

 

[radtech91]

If not purchased at Ford dealer, visit dealer and verify all recalls/campaigns are completed. If purchased from Ford dealer, I would hope that they would do it automatically but dealerships are a hit or miss commodity.

Probably change the coolant too. Inspect the serpentine belt or replace it.

We did get it at a Ford dealer but they hadn’t even had a chance to clean it when we got it. I’ll have my brother check for recalls.
Good idea on the serpentine belt.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

You need to change the PDU / transfer case fluid.

 

[radtech91]

You need to change the PDU / transfer case fluid.

Will put that one on my list, thanks

 

[radtech91]

So the dynamic lines, that move on the reverse camera when you turn the wheel, doesn't always show up on the screen, only every once in a while. What would be causing that?