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2012 Ford F 150 2WD V6-3.7LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Maintenance: Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Service or Charge | ||||
| Normal Service | ||||
| 10,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 20,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 30,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | OE does not provide a labor time for the climate control seat cushion filters. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 40,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 50,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 60,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | OE does not provide a labor time for the climate control seat cushion filters. |
| Note: | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 70,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 80,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 90,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | OE does not provide a labor time for the climate control seat cushion filters. |
| Note: | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 100,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| Note: | ||||
| To Change Drive Belts, Add | 0.6 | 0.0 | C | Both |
| To Change Spark Plugs, Add | 2.3 | 0.0 | B | |
| To Change Engine Coolant, Add | 0.7 | 0.0 | C | |
| 110,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 120,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | OE does not provide a labor time for the climate control seat cushion filters. |
| Note: | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 130,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 140,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| 150,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | OE does not provide a labor time for the climate control seat cushion filters. |
| Note: | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid, Add | 1.8 | 0.0 | B | |
| To Change Rear Axle Fluid, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | B | |
| Severe Service | ||||
| 5,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 10,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 15,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 20,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 25,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Air Filter Add, | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 30,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 35,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Air Filter Add, | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 40,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 45,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 50,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 55,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Air Filter Add, | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 60,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| To Change Spark Plugs, Add | 2.3 | 0.0 | B | If using special condition I. |
| 65,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Air Filter Add, | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 70,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 75,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 80,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 85,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Air Filter Add, | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 90,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 95,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Air Filter Add, | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 100,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Coolant, Add | 0.7 | 0.0 | C | |
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| To Change Spark Plugs, Add | 2.3 | 0.0 | B | |
| To Change Drive Belts, Add | 0.6 | 0.0 | C | Both |
| 105,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 110,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 115,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Air Filter Add, | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 120,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| To Change Spark Plugs, Add | 2.3 | 0.0 | B | If using special condition I. |
| 125,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Air Filter Add, | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 130,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 135,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 140,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 145,000 Miles | 0.8 | 0.0 | C | If using special operating condition T, I, D. |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Air Filter Add, | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| 150,000 Miles | 1.2 | 0.0 | C | |
| Note | ||||
| To Change Engine Air Filter, Add | 0.3 | 0.0 | C | |
| To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid, Add | 1.8 | 0.0 | B | |
| To Change Rear Axle Fluid, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | B |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.