{"vehicle":{"brand":"Ford","model":"F-150","segment":"Full-size pickup","modelYears":"2000-2026","sourcePriority":["Ford Owner Support and Scheduled Maintenance Guide PDFs","NHTSA VIN Decoder API"],"priorityTier":"core","maintenanceHighlights":["engine oil","transfer case fluid","rear differential fluid","transmission fluid"]},"totalScheduleItems":1,"schedule":[{"id":"2018-ford-f150-transmission","brand":"Ford","model":"F-150","year":2018,"engine":"5.0L V8","drivetrain":"4WD","itemId":"automatic-transmission-fluid","action":"service","condition":"severe","intervalMiles":30000,"intervalMonths":36,"notes":"Seeded to reflect special operating schedules such as towing, hauling, and frequent stop-and-go use.","sourceName":"Ford Owner Support and Scheduled Maintenance Guide PDFs","citationUrl":"https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Index","item":{"id":"automatic-transmission-fluid","category":"Drivetrain and transmission","name":"Automatic transmission fluid","system":"Transmission","defaultUnit":"miles-or-months","whyItMatters":"Transmission fluid condition has a huge effect on shift quality, heat management, and gearbox longevity."}}],"parsedCoverage":{"totalRecords":12,"availableYears":[2020],"categories":["Chassis and wear items","Drivetrain and transmission","Filters and ignition","Fluids"]},"parsedRecords":[{"id":"2020-ford-f150-scheduled-maintenance-oil-normal","brand":"Ford","model":"F-150","year":2020,"engine":"5.0L V8","drivetrain":"4WD","itemId":"engine-oil-filter","action":"replace","condition":"normal","intervalMiles":10000,"intervalMonths":12,"intervalSource":"fixed","extractionMethod":"footnote","parserConfidence":"high","notes":"Ford uses an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, but the manual sets a hard normal-service cap of one year between oil services with a model-specific mileage ceiling.","sourceName":"Ford Owner Support and Scheduled Maintenance Guide PDFs","citationUrl":"https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/2020-Ford-F-150-Owners-Manual-version3_om_EN-US_04_2020.pdf","evidenceSnippet":"","item":{"id":"engine-oil-filter","category":"Fluids","name":"Engine oil and filter","system":"Engine lubrication","defaultUnit":"miles-or-months","whyItMatters":"Frequent oil service is the foundation of long engine life and is the interval most owners need to track well."},"sourceTargetId":"2020-ford-f150-scheduled-maintenance","review":null},{"id":"2020-ford-f150-scheduled-maintenance-oil-dusty-severe","brand":"Ford","model":"F-150","year":2020,"engine":"5.0L V8","drivetrain":"4WD","itemId":"engine-oil-filter","action":"replace","condition":"severe","intervalMiles":5000,"intervalMonths":6,"intervalSource":"fixed","extractionMethod":"table-row","parserConfidence":"medium","notes":"Ford specifies a shorter severe-use oil service cadence around 5,000 miles / 6 months in heavy-duty and dusty-operation guidance.","sourceName":"Ford Owner Support and Scheduled Maintenance Guide PDFs","citationUrl":"https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/2020-Ford-F-150-Owners-Manual-version3_om_EN-US_04_2020.pdf","evidenceSnippet":"","item":{"id":"engine-oil-filter","category":"Fluids","name":"Engine oil and filter","system":"Engine lubrication","defaultUnit":"miles-or-months","whyItMatters":"Frequent oil service is the foundation of long engine life and is the interval most owners need to track well."},"sourceTargetId":"2020-ford-f150-scheduled-maintenance","review":null},{"id":"2020-ford-f150-scheduled-maintenance-tire-rotation","brand":"Ford","model":"F-150","year":2020,"engine":"5.0L V8","drivetrain":"4WD","itemId":"tire-rotation","action":"rotate","condition":"both","intervalMiles":10000,"intervalMonths":12,"intervalSource":"fixed","extractionMethod":"manual-normalization","parserConfidence":"medium","notes":"Ford includes tire rotation at each oil change interval. 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Do not exceed the designated time for the interval. 2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. 558 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America,","item":{"id":"brake-fluid","category":"Fluids","name":"Brake fluid","system":"Braking system","defaultUnit":"months","whyItMatters":"Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, reducing braking consistency and increasing corrosion risk."},"sourceTargetId":"2020-ford-f150-scheduled-maintenance","review":null},{"id":"2020-ford-f150-scheduled-maintenance-cabin-air-filter","brand":"Ford","model":"F-150","year":2020,"engine":"5.0L V8","drivetrain":"4WD","itemId":"cabin-air-filter","action":"replace","condition":"normal","intervalMiles":20000,"intervalMonths":null,"intervalSource":"fixed","extractionMethod":"table-row","parserConfidence":"high","notes":"Ford lists cabin air filter replacement at a model-specific mileage interval in the normal maintenance section.","sourceName":"Ford Owner Support and Scheduled Maintenance Guide PDFs","citationUrl":"https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/2020-Ford-F-150-Owners-Manual-version3_om_EN-US_04_2020.pdf","evidenceSnippet":"every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for the interval. 2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. 558 F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201907, Third-Printing- Scheduled Maintenance Other Maintenance Items 1 Replace the cabin air filter. Every 20,000 mi (32,000 km) Replace the engine air filter. Every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters (Diesel Only). Replace the spark plugs. 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Every 20,000 mi (32,000 km) Replace the engine air filter. Every 30,000 mi (48,000 km) Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters (Diesel Only). Replace the spark plugs. Every 100,000 mi (160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 2 Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. 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