2008 Ford Explorer maintenance schedule
The 2008 Ford Explorer follows the standard 30,000 / 60,000 / 90,000-mile service pattern: oil and filters plus inspections at 30k, spark plugs and fluid services added at 60k, and a deep refresh at 90k. For this car the engine air filter 1L2Z-9601-AA.
Key takeaways
- engine air filter 1L2Z-9601-AA
- 11.6-12.3 qt coolant capacity
- Group 65 battery
- 20" and 20" wipers
- Severe use (short trips, towing, dust, extreme heat) shortens every interval below.
30,000 miles
30kFoundation service. Repeat the oil change at the interval in your manual - for most modern cars every 5,000 to 10,000 miles.
- Engine oil and filter: OEM oil filter F1AZ-6731-BD, grade and amount per your manual
- Engine air filter: OEM 1L2Z-9601-AA
- Cabin air filter
- Brake inspection: pads, rotors, fluid level
- Fluid top-ups: coolant, washer, power steering where fitted
- Battery test and terminal clean: Group 65, 650-850 CCA when it needs replacing
- Tire rotation and inspection
- Belt and hose inspection
- Wiper blades: 20" driver, 20" passenger, 13" rear
60,000 miles
60kMidlife service. This is where deferred work starts costing real money.
- Everything from the 30k service
- Spark plugs (check your manual - iridium plugs often run to 100k)
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant: inspect at 30k, replace at 60k - 11.6-12.3 qt system capacity, type per your manual
- Brake fluid flush
- Fuel system service and fuel filter where serviceable
- Suspension and steering inspection: ball joints, struts, bushings
- Headlight and exterior bulbs
90,000 miles
90kDeep refresh. Done right, this is what carries a car past 150,000 miles.
- Everything from the 30k and 60k services
- Timing belt if the engine has one (chains are inspected, not replaced on schedule)
- Sensors, exhaust and emissions components inspection
- Read stored trouble codes - see our code reference
- Suspension and steering refresh where worn
- Battery: most are near end of life by now - test it
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Interval pattern: Brian's Tire & Service - Car Maintenance Intervals: 30k, 60k, 90k. Part specs on this page are GarageDex's own verified data, each linked to its source page. Your owner's manual sets the exact intervals for your car and driving conditions - it wins over any general schedule.