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2022 Ford Maverick maintenance schedule

Written in plain English and reviewed by the eli5cars editorial team · Last reviewed June 2026

2.5L Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder hybrid (191 hp system, FWD-only) or 2.0L EcoBoost turbocharged 4-cylinder (250 hp, available with FWD or AWD)XLXLTLariatMSRP $19,995

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Full service timeline

MileageService itemsDetails
5k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic for 2.5L hybrid (Ford intelligent oil-life monitor; hybrid engine cycles on/off, often extending real-world interval to 7.5k-10k); 5W-30 full synthetic for 2.0L EcoBoost turbo
  • Tire rotation
  • Inspect brake pads and rotors — front and rear
  • Check all fluid levels
10k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change per oil life monitor — both powertrains
  • Tire rotation
  • Replace cabin air filter
  • Inspect AWD rear differential/power transfer unit fluid (2.0L EcoBoost AWD models only — hybrid is FWD-only, no rear differential)
  • Inspect hybrid battery cooling intake filter (2.5L hybrid — inspect and clean)
15k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change per oil life monitor
  • Tire rotation
  • Inspect brake fluid color and level
  • Inspect CVT fluid condition — 2.5L hybrid uses an eCVT (power-split hybrid transaxle, not a belt CVT); inspect condition
  • Inspect 8-speed automatic transmission fluid condition — 2.0L EcoBoost
30k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 (hybrid) or 5W-30 (EcoBoost)
  • Tire rotation
  • Replace engine air filter
  • Replace cabin air filter
  • Inspect spark plugs — 2.5L hybrid iridium (Atkinson-cycle NA engine, factory interval ~100k+ miles — long interval typical of hybrid Atkinson engines; inspect at 30k)
  • Inspect spark plugs — 2.0L EcoBoost iridium (turbocharged, factory interval ~60k miles — shorter than the hybrid due to boost; inspect at 30k)
  • Inspect AWD rear differential fluid (2.0L EcoBoost AWD models)
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45k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change per oil life monitor
  • Tire rotation
  • Replace brake fluid — DOT 3 (Ford recommends every 2 years or ~30k-45k miles)
60k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 (hybrid) or 5W-30 (EcoBoost)
  • Tire rotation
  • Replace cabin air filter
  • Replace engine air filter
  • Replace spark plugs — 2.0L EcoBoost iridium (factory interval: 60k miles for the turbocharged engine)
  • Replace AWD rear differential fluid (2.0L EcoBoost AWD models)
  • Inspect eCVT/hybrid transaxle fluid — 2.5L hybrid (Ford-spec hybrid transaxle fluid; inspect condition, change if severe-duty)
  • Inspect 8-speed automatic transmission fluid — 2.0L EcoBoost (replace under severe-duty/towing schedule)
  • Inspect coolant condition — both powertrains use Ford orange OAT extended-life coolant (first change at 100k or 10 years); hybrid models also have a separate inverter/hybrid-system coolant loop — inspect level and condition
  • Inspect accessory drive belt condition
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90k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change per oil life monitor
  • Tire rotation
  • Replace cabin air filter
  • Inspect accessory drive belt — replace if cracked or glazed
  • Inspect brake calipers, hardware, and parking brake cables
  • Inspect all CV joints and axle boots — front (both powertrains) and rear (2.0L EcoBoost AWD only)
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100k mi
  • Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 (hybrid) or 5W-30 (EcoBoost)
  • Tire rotation
  • Replace spark plugs — 2.5L hybrid iridium (factory interval: 100k+ miles — long-interval Atkinson-cycle NA engine)
  • Replace engine coolant — Ford orange OAT extended-life (first change at 100k or 10 years, then every 50k); service hybrid inverter coolant loop separately (2.5L hybrid)
  • Replace 8-speed automatic transmission fluid — 2.0L EcoBoost
  • Replace eCVT/hybrid transaxle fluid — 2.5L hybrid
  • Replace AWD rear differential fluid (2.0L EcoBoost AWD models)
  • Full brake system flush — DOT 3
  • Inspect and service wheel bearings

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