2012 Ford Focus Scheduled Maintenance
 

While perusing through the owner's manual, I was surprised to learn that in addition having an intelligent oil life monitor that effective extends the intervals between oil changes, the 2012 Ford Focus has no scheduled tune- ups. (at least non that is mentioned in the owner's manual).

Here's what my dealer rep said:

"The intelligent oil-life monitor, monitors your oil and the monitor will go as long as one year or 10,000 miles on the focus. This means that you don't have to change your oil untill 10,000 miles; if you do the oil monitor will let you know.

There is no maitinance schedule for the focus other than the oil changes at 10,000 miles and the spark plug changes at 100,000 miles. That is amazing. Just let me know if there is anything else i can do for you."


Is this correct? Is this pretty standard with new cars today? Nobody has ever mentioned this about the car and I have read through a lot print research before buying. If it it correct, then it would substantially lower the overall cost of ownership, especially over other/ older cars that require such maintenance. Just surprised it's never mentioned as a selling point.

This is pretty much the standard on vehicles over the past ten years. The only change in the past five years has been towards more synthetic fluids for the drivetrain. They reduce wear and allow the manufacturer to run a lighter weight oil which reduces drag and increases mpg.

Posted via FF Mobile Technically I guess. I would still check my oil once in a while and depending on your driving Id probably still change the oil before 10k, especially if you are in a lot of stop and go traffic or running to the store etc a lot. Keep an eye on other fluids too and obviously tires, and clean battery terminals. The air filter is a no change filter, the transmission is dry, so no fluid there. And your belt is actually a chain. So yes technically a lot of the tune up stuff youd normally do pretty much should last a really long time.

The automatic is "fill for life" and has a 150k interval as does the manual. You should replace the air filter every 30k. It's all on pg 388 of owner's manual.

Hi, this is our service schedule for the 1.6 ecoboost, I hope this isn't against the forum rules if so mods please delete:

Driving Vehicle into Workshop
Instrument gauges, warning/control lights and
horn
Check operation
Clutch Check operation/adjust, if necessary
Washers, wipers Check operation/adjust, if necessary
Inside Vehicle
Exterior and respective control lights;
instrument cluster illumination
Check operation/condition
Handbrake Check operation/adjust, if necessary
Seat belts, buckles and stalks Check operation/condition
Warning vest Check availability - if applicable
First aid kit Check availability and expiry date - if applicable
Warning triangle Check availability - if applicable
Outside Vehicle
Road (MOT) test Check regarding next road (MOT) test due date - if applicable
Emission test Check regarding next emission test due - if applicable
Under Hood
Wiring, pipes, hoses, oil and fuel feed lines Check for routing, damage, chafing and leaks
Engine, vacuum pump, heater and radiator Check for damage and leaks
Coolant Check anti-freeze concentration: °C
Headlamp alignment Check - adjust alignment, if necessary
Brake fluid Check/top up fluid levels as necessary - in case of abnormal fluid loss, a separate order is
required to investigate and rectify
Under Vehicle
Engine undershield Remove/install engine undershield, if fitted (LTS 21 130 4)
Engine Drain oil and renew oil filter
Steering, suspension linkages, ball joints,
sideshaft joints, gaiters
Check for damage, wear, security and rubber deterioration
Engine, transmission Check for damage and leaks
Pipes, hoses, wiring, oil and fuel feed lines,
exhaust
Check for routing, damage, chafing and leaks
Underbody Check condition of PVC coating
Tyres Check wear and condition, especially at tyre wall, note tread depth
RF mm, LF mm, LR mm, RR mm
Brake system With wheels on, check brake pads and discs for wear. Check rear brake drums - in case of
abnormal fluid loss, a separate order is required to investigate and rectify. (More often
under severe duty conditions).
Outside Vehicle
Engine Refill engine oil
Tyres Adjust pressure
Instant mobility system Check best before date on tyre sealant - if applicable
Spare wheel Adjust pressure, check wear - condition (note tread depth)
mm
Luggage compartment lamp Check operation - if applicable
Service reminder sticker Affix to driver side B pillar
Interim Service & Convenience Checks
Model Focus 2011
Variant 1.6L ECOBOOST SCTI (01/2011 - )
Interval 1 Years (12500 ml)
Repair/Order No
Reg. No.
Reg. Date
Radio Code
Mileage ml
Outstanding Field Service Actions. Please ensure they are completed.
1U391 - DISCHARGED BATTERY AFTER PARKING
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Extended Period Maintenance
Brake system Every 2 years - Renew - brake fluid (LTS 12 154 4)
Air conditioning Every 3 years - Check temperature at the evaporator outlet tube. Check air conditioning
lines for damage and leaks
(LTS 34 619 1) (TSB 67/2002)
Cooling system Every 10 years - Drain, flush and refill with Super Plus
(LTS 24 122 4)
Camshaft drive belt Every 125 000 miles/10 years - Renew (LTS 21 304 9)
Auxiliary drive belts Every 125 000 miles/10 years - Renew (LTS 21 567 5)
Extra Services and Additional Offers * (optional - upon customer request / charged seperately)
Interior filter replacement Odour filter / Odour filter plus - remove and install.
(LTS 34 350 1)
AC maintenance package Air Conditioning (A.C.) system check. Apply A.C. cleaner to air distribution system.
(LTS 54 552 4)
Odour filter plus Upgrade odour filter to odour filter plus (LTS 34 350 1)
Test Drive
Test drive Perform test drive after routine service
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Note there is a TSB regarding the fuel pump remaining on and draining the battery, if the problem occurs.
Chris

Posted via FF Mobile So the air filter is no longer the 100k lifetime filter that the duratecs have had since 05? And fill what? Ive heard seal for life but the transmission is dry, so what fluid to fill?

I think it just uses a low friction gear lubricant, but yes, doesn't require any regular maintenance.

**edit**

Owners manual states the use of 1.9 quarts of Motorcraft Dual Clutch transmission fluid. Also service interval is stated to be 150K miles for a fluid and filter change.

Dry in the case of the transmision doesn't mean no fluid, just less than the typical application.

Dry clutch as opposed to a wet clutch. The tranny still has fluid.
I wonder about the timing belt? 75,000?

It's a chain.