2022 FORD Bronco Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
The 2022 FORD Bronco Maintenance Schedule welcomes you to the world of adventure and toughness. It’s critical to preserve this legendary vehicle’s top performance and longevity with routine maintenance because it was designed to handle the roughest terrains. This manual will take you step-by-step through a thorough maintenance schedule created to keep your Bronco tearing down the trails and highways for many years to come.
Our maintenance program, which includes standard oil changes, tire rotations, and other services, is designed to uphold the Bronco’s illustrious history of dependability and toughness. So, whether you’re setting out on an off-road adventure or traversing urban areas, rely on this manual to be your compass for caring for your 2022 FORD Bronco. Let’s maintain your Bronco in top shape as we embark on an adventure!
Maintenance Schedule
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and may help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for completed maintenance with your vehicle.
It is important that you have your vehicle serviced at the proper times. These intervals serve two purposes: first is to maintain the reliability of your vehicle and the second is to keep the cost of owning your vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have all scheduled maintenance performed and to make sure that the materials used meet the specifications identified in this owner’s manual. See Capacities and Specifications .
Failure to perform scheduled maintenance and regularly inspect your vehicle may result in vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?
Our Genuine Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock our parts and our authorized branded re-manufactured replacement parts. These parts meet or exceed our specifications. Parts installed at your dealership carry a nationwide 24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer) parts and labor limited warranty.
If you do not use our authorized parts they may not meet our specifications and could affect emissions compliance.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that pays dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the proper performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, make sure you have scheduled maintenance performed at the designated intervals.
Your vehicle comes with the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system, a message appears in the information display at the proper oil change interval. This interval may be up to one year or 10,000 mi
(16,000 km), hybrid vehicles could exceed 10,000 mi (16,000 km).
When the oil change message appears in the information display, it is time for an oil change. Make sure you perform the oil change within two weeks or 500 mi (800 km) of the message appearing. Make sure to reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oil change. See Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder.
If your information display resets prematurely or becomes inoperative, you should perform the oil change interval at six months or 5,000 mi (8,000 km) from your last oil change. Never exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oil change intervals.
You can drive high performance vehicles in such a way that may lead to higher oil consumption including extended time at high engine speeds, high loads, engine braking, hard cornering maneuvers, track and off-road usage. Under these conditions, oil consumption of approximately 1 quart per 500 miles (1 liter per 800 km) is possible. Check the engine oil level at every refueling and adjust to maintain proper levels to avoid engine damage.
It is important to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repair your vehicle.
We strongly recommend only using our genuine or our authorized re-manufactured replacement parts engineered for your vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
We do not recommend using chemicals or additives not approved by us as part of your vehicle’s normal maintenance. Please consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid needs to be changed. Have discolored fluids that also show signs of overheating or foreign material contamination checked immediately.
Make sure to change the vehicle’s oils and fluids at the specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system or using our approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic maintenance checks and inspections.
| Check Every Month |
| The air filter restriction gauge.1 |
| The engine oil level. |
| Function of all interior and exterior lights. |
| The tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure. |
| The windshield washer fluid level. |
| The fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display.1 |
| The holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.1 |
- Diesel vehicles only.
| Check Every Six Months |
| The battery connections. Clean if necessary. |
| The body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. |
| The cooling system fluid level and the coolant system strength. |
| The door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary. |
| The hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. |
| The parking brake for proper operation. |
| The seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function. |
| Safety warning lamps, brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt for operation. |
| The washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary. |
Multi-Point Inspection
It is important to have the systems on your vehicle regularly checked. This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. We recommend having the following multi-point inspection performed at every scheduled maintenance interval to help make sure your vehicle keeps running great.
| Multi-Point Inspection | |
| Accessory drive belt or belts | Hazard warning system operation |
| Battery performance | Horn operation |
| Engine air filter | Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses |
| Exhaust system | Suspension components for leaks or damage |
| Exterior lamps operation | Steering and linkage |
| Fluid levels1; fill if necessary | Tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure2 |
| Multi-Point Inspection | |
| For oil and fluid leaks | Windshield for cracks, chips or pits |
| Half-shaft dust boots | Washer spray and wiper operation |
- Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer.
- If your vehicle has a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Oil Change Reminder
Your vehicle comes with an oil change reminder that determines when you should change the engine oil based on how you use your vehicle.
| When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message | |
| Interval | Vehicle Use and Example |
| Normal | |
| 7,500–10,000 mi (12,000–16,000 km) |
Normal commuting with highway driving No, or moderate, load or towing Flat to moderately hilly roads |
| No extended idling | |
| Severe | |
| 5,000–7,500 mi (8,000–12,000 km) |
Moderate to heavy load or towing Mountainous or off-road conditions Extended idling |
| Extended hot or cold operation | |
| 3,000–5,000 mi (5,000–8,000 km) |
Extreme |
| Maximum load or towing Extreme hot or cold operation | |
- Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
- Reset the oil change reminder after engine oil and filter changes. See Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder .
| At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1 |
| Change the engine oil and filter.2 |
| Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth. |
| Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended. |
| Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level, if applicable with dipstick. Consult your dealer for requirements. |
| Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake. |
| Inspect the engine coolant system strength and hoses. |
| Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields. |
| Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate grease fittings in applicable. |
| Inspect the half-shaft boots. |
| Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and the U- joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings. |
| Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. |
- Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
- Reset the oil change reminder after engine oil and filter changes.
Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder
| Brake Fluid Maintenance1 | |
| Every three Years | Change the brake fluid.2 |
- Perform this maintenance item every three years. Do not exceed the designated time for the interval.
- Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
FAQs
Ford advises replacing the oil under normal driving circumstances every 7,500 to 10,000 miles or every 12 months, whichever comes first. If you’re using it off-road or in harsh conditions, you might want to change it more frequently.
To promote even tire wear and prolong tire life, tire rotation is recommended every 7,500 to 10,000 miles.
During each oil change, check the brake fluid levels and replenish them off as necessary.
You should do it every 30,000 to 45,000 miles, or even sooner if you’re driving in dusty circumstances.
The coolant in your Bronco should be drained and replenished every 100,000 miles or every five years, whichever comes first.
Depending on driving circumstances, spark plugs normally need to be replaced every 60,000 to 100,000 miles.
You should check the fluid every 30,000 miles and replace it every 60,000 miles.
Depending on the condition of the air, replace the cabin air filter annually or every 15,000 to 30,000 miles.
Have them checked during routine maintenance intervals and whenever you observe strange handling or vibrations.
The serpentine belt needs to be checked at each oil change and should be changed between 60,000 and 100,000 miles.
You should have the wheels aligned once a year or if you detect uneven tire wear or steering problems.
The owner’s manual recommends changing the fluid every 50,000 miles.
Every time you rotate your tires, make sure to check the brake pads and rotors. When the pads are worn down to around 3mm, replace them.
You should do it every 30,000 to 40,000 miles, or sooner if you detect a drop in fuel economy.
To guarantee appropriate operation, check the battery and connections every six months or at scheduled service intervals.
Useful Links
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