All About Your Ford Maverick’s Maintenance

Many Kenton County drivers seek vehicles that are easy to maneuver around town, especially if they’re making their way into the city each day for work. Unfortunately, most commuter vehicles can’t provide particular capabilities, such as fortitude and strength for hauling and towing. These types of drivers are drawn to compact trucks like the Ford Maverick, known for its small and agile size, impressive power, and tough capabilities, allowing drivers to make the most of their time on the road.

If you’re one of these drivers and you’re curious about what goes into maintaining a Maverick, look no further. As your top Ford service center near Covington, McCluskey Chevrolet can help you stay on top of your Ford Maverick’s service schedule. Don’t assume that just because our name says “Chevrolet,” we can’t properly work on your Ford vehicle, because our team is well-versed in working on most makes and models. Let us illustrate what particular services your Maverick needs and how often you’ll want to come in and see us.

General Routine Maintenance

The Ford Maverick is an innovative machine, allowing local drivers to cruise through the Mainstrasse Village district without having to worry about figuring out when it’s time to bring their vehicle in for service. This is because the Maverick will alert you, via its Driver Information Display located just beyond the steering wheel, that it’s time for routine maintenance, most notably an oil change. At every oil change, not only will your engine oil be drained and replaced, along with the oil filter, but other services will be performed as well, so that you can confidently make your way around Covington in a vehicle that won’t let you down.

Along with replacing your oil and filter, your tires will be rotated to ensure that they wear at relatively the same rate, allowing you to enjoy a smooth, secure ride, as well as taking advantage of the maximum longevity of your tires. We will also perform a multi-point vehicle inspection, evaluating every component of your Maverick to ensure that it’s in tip-top condition. This is where we really get to know your truck. So, if something seems to be amiss but it’s not quite affecting your ride yet, we can fix it before you’re even aware of it. At this service interval, we’ll inspect a number of parts to ensure they’re performing optimally; these include:

• Batteries
• Exhaust system
• Fluid levels (transmission, coolant, etc.)
• Filters
• Steering and suspension
• Tires and wheels

These should be done at every oil change, not exceeding one year or 10,000 miles between services.

Brake Service

There may be nothing more important than your brakes. After all, this system is responsible for helping you slow down and come to a complete stop when you really need to, and if they’re not working properly, you risk causing an accident, which can be devastating. Fortunately, through routine brake service, you can ensure that your brakes are operating at their best so that you can take to the streets with confidence that your vehicle is safe.

Each time you come in for an oil change, one of the aspects of your Maverick that we’ll inspect is the brake system. We’ll check the brake pads and rotors, and if there is significant wear, we will advise you to have them replaced. On another note, it’s recommended that you replace your brake fluid every three years.

Brake fluid is responsible for creating the hydraulic pressure necessary to stop your vehicle once the brake pedal is pressed. Over time, this fluid will get dirty and will need to be flushed and replaced in order to ensure that, when you press down on the brake pedal, your vehicle responds instantly. If your brake fluid is not replaced at the recommended service intervals, you run the risk of your brakes not working properly, corrosion of the various braking components, and even total brake failure.

Filter Replacement

Various filters are present in your Maverick to filter out dirt and debris as you travel down I-71. In addition to the oil filter, which needs to be replaced every time you get your oil changed, the Maverick also has a cabin air filter, which keeps your cabin’s air clean and helps prevent outside pollutants from entering your cabin. If this filter becomes clogged, it’s unable to do its job, which can result in strange odors, as well as your HVAC system having to work harder to pump air throughout your truck’s cabin. This, in turn, causes your engine to overwork, and if unaddressed for too long, your engine could overheat. This is why it’s recommended to replace this important filter about every 20,000 miles.

There is also an engine air filter, which filters out debris that would otherwise end up in your engine via its air intake. This can also cause your engine to overwork and overheat, which can be a costly fix, which is why it’s advised to replace the engine air filter every 20,000 miles. This is an approximation, of course, as every Covington driver is different; those who travel more often, or who find themselves on dusty or dirty terrain frequently, may need to switch these filters out more regularly to ensure that they continue to do their job.

Spark Plugs & Drive Belts

Many small parts work together to keep your truck running. Spark plugs are some of these, which need to be replaced about every 60,000 miles. These little guys are responsible for igniting fuel to start the combustion process, so without them, you’re not going to be able to start your Maverick. You will also need to have your drive belts inspected at this time to ensure they’re in good condition and able to provide the power necessary for many of the integral components of your vehicle to work, like your alternator, water pump, and more vital elements. They will need to be replaced by 150,000 miles if they haven’t already been.

Fluid Replacement

Many different types of fluids reside in the Maverick, ranging from windshield wiper fluid, which will need to be topped off when needed, to transmission fluid and engine coolant, which have their own dedicated maintenance intervals. Transmission fluid helps lubricate the various parts of your transmission system, and over time, this fluid will need to be replaced—ideally every 150,000 miles. Engine coolant is responsible for keeping your engine at the proper temperature, not overheating or freezing over in the winter. This important fluid should be replaced at the 200,000-mile service interval.

Maintaining Your Maverick Properly

So, as you cruise around Covington, sail beside the Ohio River, and make your way past Devou Park, be sure that you’re doing so in a vehicle that won’t let you down—one that’s properly maintained by technicians who are well-trained in how to care for your particular pickup.

From small parts like spark plugs to major ones like brakes, McCluskey Chevrolet ensures that all vital components are working as they should be so that you can enjoy your time behind the wheel of a safe and reliable vehicle. Routine service doesn’t need to be a hassle, and it doesn’t have to be something that you take on yourself. When you have our team working alongside you to keep your Ford Maverick in peak condition, you can be sure that your time on the road and beyond will exceed your expectations.