How To Maintain a 2022 Ford F-150 Pickup Truck

Are you the proud owner of a 2022 Ford F-150 Pickup truck? If you’ve landed here on our site, you probably own one of these trucks and want to know how to properly maintain it. Perhaps you are thinking about tackling some of your truck’s maintenance on your own. We certainly recommend it! Many of the tasks that are required are simple and can be done at home to save you valuable time and money. Even a beginner mechanic can complete them and it will help you avoid costly trips to the dealership. In this post, our 2022 Ford F-150 Maintenance Guide, we’re going to go over the proper maintenance schedule to follow, fluid capacities, and we’ll even list the commonly required parts, fluids, and oils needed with affiliate links to purchase them!

2022 Ford F-150 Maintenance: Where to Start

The first step in 2022 Ford F-150 Maintenance is knowing the required service tasks and how often they need to be completed. There are sets of tasks that need to be completed monthly as well as semi-annually. These tasks are easy to complete and should only take a couple of minutes. Their purpose is to catch problems early and maintain safe vehicle operation.

Monthly Maintenance Tasks

• Check Engine Oil Level.
• Inspect under your truck and where you park for signs of any fluid leaks.
• Exterior and Interior Light Test: Make sure all interior and exterior lights are functioning properly.
• Check Tire pressure of all tires, including the spare underneath the vehicle.
• Top-off windshield wiper fluid and make sure you use fluid that is appropriate for the season.

Semi-Annual Maintenance

• Inspect Battery Connections. Clean them if necessary.
• Check body and door holes for obstructions. Clear them as needed.
• Inspect the cooling system. Test coolant system strength and make sure proper fluid level is present.
• Lubricate door weatherstrips and check them for wear.
• Check all doors, latches, and hinges for proper operation. Lubricate them if needed.
• Ensure proper operation of the parking brake.
• Test all seatbelts and seatbelt latches for wear. Make sure they are all operating properly!
• Test wiper blades and washer spray operation.

2022 Ford F-150 Maintenance Intervals

In addition to the tasks listed above, you will need to perform periodic maintenance based on mileage or kilometer intervals. These are more significant maintenance tasks that require different parts, fluids, and tools to complete. The intervals themselves can be different as well, as they are dependent on how you use your 2022 F-150. Be honest with yourself about how you use your vehicle and follow the appropriate maintenance intervals listed in the chart below.

Normal Operating Conditions

If you tend to “baby” your 2022 Ford F-150, or if you use your vehicle for mostly commuting, follow the normal operation conditions set of Maintenance Intervals. This calls for less frequent service intervals and is a cheaper ownership path.

Service Task	Miles	Kilometers	Time
Change Engine Oil*	7,500-10,000 miles	12,000-16,000 km	N/A
Replace Engine Oil Filter*	7,500-10,000 miles	12,000-16,000 km	N/A
Replace Brake Fluid	N/A	N/A	Every 3 Years
Change Cabin Air Filter	20,000 miles	32,000 km	N/A
Change Engine Air Filter	30,000 miles	48,000 km	N/A
Replace Engine Mounted and Frame Mounted Fuel Filters	30,000 miles	48,000 km	N/A
Replace Spark Plugs Trucks With pickup bed power outlet Trucks without pickup bed power outlet	See Below 60,000 miles 100,000 miles	See Below 96,600 km 160,000 km	N/A
Inspect Accessory Drive Belt Trucks With pickup bed power outlet Trucks without pickup bed power outlet	See Below 60,000 miles 100,000 miles	See Below 96,600 km 160,000 km	N/A
Change the Automatic Transmission Fluid	150,000 miles	240,000 km	N/A
Change Automatic Transmission Filter	150,000 miles	240,000 km	N/A
Drain & Replace Front Axle Fluid	150,000 miles	240,000 km	N/A
Drain & Replace Rear Axle Fluid	150,000 miles	240,000 km	N/A
Replace Transfer Case Fluid	150,000 miles	240,000 km	N/A
Replace the Accessory Drive Belts Trucks With pickup bed power outlet Trucks without pickup bed power outlet	See Below 100,000 miles 150,000 miles	See Below 160,000 km 240,000 km	N/A
Change Engine Coolant (Initial)	200,000 miles	322,000 km	10 Years
Change Engine Coolant (Subsequent)	100,000 miles	160,000 km	5 Years

Severe Operating Conditions

If your 2022 Ford F-150 is used as a commercial or fleet vehicle, if you tow or idle frequently, or if you use your vehicle off-road, it is best practice to follow the Severe Operating Conditions set of maintenance intervals.

Service Task	Miles	Kilometers	Time
Change Engine Oil*	3,000-7,500 miles	5,000-12,000 km	N/A
Replace Engine Oil Filter*	3,000-7,500 miles	5,000-12,000 km	N/A
Replace Brake Fluid	N/A	N/A	Every 3 Years
Change Cabin Air Filter	20,000 miles	32,000 km	N/A
Change Engine Air Filter	30,000 miles	48,000 km	N/A
Inspect Suspension/Steering Components (Off-Roading/Rough-Terrain Use)	5,000 miles	8,000 km
Replace Engine Mounted and Frame Mounted Fuel Filters	30,000 miles	48,000 km	N/A
Replace Spark Plugs	60,000 miles	96,600 km	N/A
Inspect Accessory Drive Belt	60,000 miles	96,600 km	N/A
Change the Automatic Transmission Fluid	150,000 miles	240,000 km	N/A
Change Automatic Transmission Filter	150,000 miles	240,000 km	N/A
Drain & Replace Front Axle Fluid** Regular Use Off-Roading	See Below 150,000 miles 30,000 Miles	See Below 240,000 km 48,000 km	N/A
Drain & Replace Rear Axle Fluid** Regular Use Off-Roading	See Below 150,000 miles 30,000 Miles	See Below 240,000 km 48,000 km	N/A
Replace Transfer Case Fluid**	150,000 miles	240,000 km	N/A
Replace the Accessory Drive Belts Trucks With pickup bed power outlet Trucks without pickup bed power outlet	See Below 100,000 miles 150,000 miles	See Below 160,000 km 240,000 km	N/A
Change Engine Coolant (Initial)	200,000 miles	322,000 km	10 Years
Change Engine Coolant (Subsequent)	100,000 miles	160,000 km	5 Years

Multi-Point Inspection

Whenever you are completing one of the tasks above, you should also consider performing this multi-point inspection. It consists of what the dealership checks whenever you bring your truck in for service and most of the tasks can be completed at home too.

To do your own Multi-Point Inspection, Check the following:

• Accessory Drive Belt(s)
• Battery Performance/Condition
• Engine Air Filter
• Exhaust System
• Exterior Lamp Operation
• Fluid Levels
• Horn Operation
• Hazard Warning System Operation
• Hoses for Wear/Tears
• Suspension Components for wear or damage
• Steering Components
• Tire Pressures/Condition
• Windshield
• Windshield Wiper & Spray Operation
• Leaks

2022 Ford F-150 Fluid Capacity

The next step in 2022 Ford F-150 Maintenance is knowing how much fluid or oil is required by your vehicle. If you don’t know your 2022 Ford F-150’s fluid capacity, you won’t know how much of each fluid you will need to purchase to adequately fill up your vehicle. Different powertrains and iterations of the 2022 Ford F-150 will require different amounts of fluid. For example, the 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor will require more fluid than many of the other models. Be sure to identify which model and powertrain you have so you can accurately know how much fluid you will need.

Fluid Capacity Chart

Fluid Type	Quarts	Liters
Engine Oil (With Filter) 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid 3.5L V-6 EcoBoost 2.7L V-6 EcoBoost 3.3L V-6 5.0L V-8	Varies 6.0 Quarts 6.0 Quarts 6.0 Quarts 6.0 Quarts 7.75 Quarts	Varies 5.7 Liters 5.7 Liters 5.7 Liters 5.7 Liters 7.33 Liters
Transmission Fluid	N/A	N/A
Cooling System Capacity 3.5L PowerBoost (Low Temp. Circuit) 3.5L PowerBoost (High Temp. Circuit) 3.5L V-6 EcoBoost 2.7L V-6 EcoBoost 3.3L V-6 5.0L V-8 Raptor & Police Interceptor Models	Varies 7.2 Quarts 15.3 Quarts 14.3 Quarts 15.1 Quarts 12.7 Quarts 13.2 Quarts 13.7 Quarts	Varies 6.8 Liters 14.5 Liters 13.5 Liters 14.3 Liters 12.0 Liters 12.5 Liters 13.0 Liters
Transfer Case 4WD (Electronic Shift On The Fly) Auto 4WD (Torque On Demand) Two-Speed Auto 4WD (Mechanical Lock) Raptor (two-speed four-high lock)	See Below 1.5 Quarts 1.5 Quarts 1.9 Quarts 1.9 Quarts	See Below 1.4 Liters 1.4 Liters 1.8 Liters 1.8 Liters
Front Axle Fluid (4WD) Standard Front Axle Torsen Limited Slip Front Axle*	See Below 1.8 Quarts 1.64 Quarts*	See Below 1.7 Liters 1.55 Liters*
Rear Axle Fluid 8.8″ Rear Axle 9.75″ Rear Axle 9.75″ Rear Axle (Raptor) 9.75″ Rear Axle (Police Interceptor)	See Below 2.0-2.1 Quarts 2.2-2.3 Quarts 2.5-2.6 Quarts 2.2-2.3 Quarts	See Below 1.9-2.0 Liters 2.1-2.2 Liters 2.36-2.44 Liters 2.1-2.2 Liters
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (Diesels Only)	5.6 Gallons	21.3 Liters
Fuel Capacity Raptor Trucks Hybrid PowerBoost Trucks Gasoline Regular Cab Models Gasoline SuperCab Models Gasoline Crew Cab Models Optional Increased Tank	Varies 36 Gallons 30.6 Gallons 23 Gallons 23 Gallons 26 Gallons 36 Gallons	Varies 136.3 Liters 115.8 Liters 87.1 Liters 87.1 Liters 98.4 Liters 136.3 Liters

2022 Ford F-150 Maintenance Parts, Fluids, and Oil

The last part of 2022 Ford F-150 maintenance is gathering the parts, fluids, and oil required to complete maintenance tasks on your truck. Take a look at what maintenance tasks you need to complete after checking your trucks mileage. Then, once you know what tasks are required, you need to know what parts or fluids are required. If you need to purchase types of fluid, look at the fluid capacity chart above and order the appropriate amount. The chart below will detail what fluids and parts you will need for your truck. We’ve also included affiliate links to easily purchase the required items from various online retailers. By buying from these links, you help support Truck Insiders LLC.

Parts/Fluid Chart

Parts	Part #
Engine Oil Filter 3.3L V-6 2.7L V-6 EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 PowerBoost Hybrid Raptor 5.0L V-8	Varies by Powertrain MotorCraft FL-500-S Motorcraft FL-2062-A MotorCraft FL-500-S MotorCraft FL-500-S MotorCraft FL-500-S MotorCraft FL-500-S
Engine Oil	SEE CHART BELOW
Cabin Air Filter	Motorcraft FP-92
Engine Air Filter: All Powertrains	Motorcraft FA-1883
Engine Coolant ALL POWERTRAINS	Motorcraft Yellow Prediluted AntiFreeze VC-13DL-G
Spark Plugs 3.3L V-6 2.7L V-6 EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 Hybrid PowerBoost Raptor 5.0L V-8	Varies by Powertrain MotorCraft SP-520 MotorCraft SP-578 MotorCraft SP-596 MotorCraft SP-596 MotorCraft SP-596 MotorCraft SP-588
Windshield Wiper Blades	Motorcraft WW-2208
Windshield Washer Fluid	Motorcraft Windshield Wash Concentrate ZC-32-B2 Rain-X Windshield Washer Fluid
Auto Transmission Filter 10R80 Standard Transmission PowerBoost Hybrid:	See Below Motorcraft FT215 Motorcraft FT217
Transmission Pump Inlet Filter	Motorcraft FT138
Automatic Transmission Fluid	Motorcraft Mercon ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT12QULV
Transfer Case Fluid	Motorcraft Mercon LV Automatic Transmission Fluid 1- Quart XT-10-QLVC 5- Quart XT-10-QLVC
Front Axle Fluid*	Motorcraft SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Oil XY-75W85-QL
Rear Axle Fluid	Motorcraft SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Oil XY-75W85-QL
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Diesels Only)	Motorcraft Diesel Exhaust Fluid 1-Gallon PM-27-GAL 2.5 Gallon PM-27-JUG
Brake Fluid	Motorcraft DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid PM-20

Oil Capacity Chart

Powertrain	Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	External Temperatures	Fluid Type
3.3L V-6	6.0 Quarts (5.7 Liters)	– Temps > -29 Degrees Fahrenheit – Temps < -29 Degrees Fahrenheit	– Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-Q1S – Motorcraft SAE 0w-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil X0-0W20-QFS
2.7L V-6 EcoBoost	6.0 Quarts (5.7 Liters)	– Temps > -29 Degrees Fahrenheit – Temps < -29 Degrees Fahrenheit	– Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W30-5Q3SP – SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
3.5L V-6 EcoBoost	6.0 Quarts (5.7 Liters)	– Temps > -29 Degrees Fahrenheit – Temps < -29 Degrees Fahrenheit	– Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W30-5Q3SP – SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
3.5L V-6 PowerBoost Hybrid	6.0 Quarts (5.7 Liters)	– Temps > -29 Degrees Fahrenheit – Temps < -29 Degrees Fahrenheit	– Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W30-5Q3SP – SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
5.0L V-8	7.75 Quarts (7.33 Liters)	– Temps > -29 Degrees Fahrenheit – Temps < -29 Degrees Fahrenheit	– Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W30-5Q3SP – SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

Common 2022 Ford F-150 Maintenance Questions

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