[Johnny SD]

Call my cynical: Unless you have a specific problem, I doubt the above inspections are actually done. What is done is the tire rotation.

When I worked in a garage many years ago, we used to call the above a "shelf Job":

At 2500 miles, normal oil change interval back in those days, after changing the oil, filter and rotating the tires we use to park the car for 20 to 30 minutes on the far wall under a shelf.

An hour after the customer brought in the car, we returned it to him.

Hence the name "Shelf Job".

As to the specifics above at 10K miles:

• Brake pads: with regenerative braking nothing to do here
• Cooling system: good for 50K miles, nothing to do here
• Inspect half shaft boots: see shelf job above
• inspect steering: if you do not have a complaint, see shelf job above. Modern cars do not have grease fittings
• wheels: to check for abnormal noise, the car will have to driven. I doubt this will be done and if you have not complained about noise, see shelf job above
• check tire pressure: you can do this yourself. In fact I specifically tell my dealer not to change the tire pressure. Too many times the car comes back with over 40 psi the max allowed on the sidewall instead of the correct pressure, plus you can check the tire pressure on your dash.
• Rotate tires: make sure you mark the tires with chalk before this is done to make sure the dealer actually rotates the tires

OK, I can see that happening. Having a 'trusted' mechanic is very important. This guy has worked on several of my vehicles. I know he drove the car because of how he discussed it with me afterwards (and mileage), plus he wrote up completed invoice that described what he did. I don't see that being a good idea for him if anything went wrong with an inspected item.

 

[RickMachE]

I just did mine at my favorite local american car service/repair shop in San Diego, CA. 10,000 mile service, which included a tire rotation and inspection of several items, cost $60 (sixty bucks).

He's not qualified to evaluate the cooling system of the Mach-E.

Should be $20 to $30.

 

[AJazzFan]

Call my cynical: Unless you have a specific problem, I doubt the above inspections are actually done. What is done is the tire rotation.

When I worked in a garage many years ago, we used to call the above a "shelf Job":

At 2500 miles, normal oil change interval back in those days, after changing the oil, filter and rotating the tires we use to park the car for 20 to 30 minutes on the far wall under a shelf.

An hour after the customer brought in the car, we returned it to him.

Hence the name "Shelf Job".

As to the specifics above at 10K miles:

• Brake pads: with regenerative braking nothing to do here
• Cooling system: good for 50K miles, nothing to do here
• Inspect half shaft boots: see shelf job above
• inspect steering: if you do not have a complaint, see shelf job above. Modern cars do not have grease fittings
• wheels: to check for abnormal noise, the car will have to driven. I doubt this will be done and if you have not complained about noise, see shelf job above
• check tire pressure: you can do this yourself. In fact I specifically tell my dealer not to change the tire pressure. Too many times the car comes back with over 40 psi the max allowed on the sidewall instead of the correct pressure, plus you can check the tire pressure on your dash.
• Rotate tires: make sure you mark the tires with chalk before this is done to make sure the dealer actually rotates the tires

Got it done a few days ago for $38 at a Ford dealer in Durham, NC.

 

[adrianalvarado2293]

Good to know thanks

 

[Flyer]

Hello everyone.
As I approach 10k miles, I wonder what to do for service. So far the car has been completely reliable. I plan on keeping the car, but don’t want to get robbed by your typical unscrupulous dealer. As you might guess, I haven’t had a great time finding one I can completely trust.

So, what type of service do I get at 10,000 miles? Everything written in the manual? Or is that a bit of overkill and not needed? How much should I spend. The car is a 2021 GT, if that matters.
Thanks!

Just had my 10,000 service. They took care of everything in the manual plus it was due for inspection so for $9 how could I go wrong. Guess it depends on the dealer…

 

[afirmed]

My dealer did not charge me for the service as it was negotiated into the original purchase.

 

[JTK44]

My dealer did not charge me for the service as it was negotiated into the original purchase.

How much above MSRP did you pay?

 

[Willmed]

I addressed this in #3 above. The 2nd sticker on all of this dealer’s new cars has “Maintenance for Life” listed at $1000, but knowing that everything is negotiable, I paid MSRP. I had ordered my GTPE so of course there wasn’t a 2nd sticker on it, but when we did the final paperwork in finance, Maintenance for Life price was zeroed out on my invoice, along with window tint and a couple of other items. Again, everything is negotiable (until it’s not).

Above is the first page of my receipt for my recent 10,000 mile service to show DickMachE that cabin filter IS included - on the last page the total cost is $0.00.

 

[afirmed]

How much above MSRP did you pay?
[/I paid msrp but we ordered the car Oct. 2021 and didn't receive till May 2022.

 

[Marcjacal]

Hello everyone.
As I approach 10k miles, I wonder what to do for service. So far the car has been completely reliable. I plan on keeping the car, but don’t want to get robbed by your typical unscrupulous dealer. As you might guess, I haven’t had a great time finding one I can completely trust.

So, what type of service do I get at 10,000 miles? Everything written in the manual? Or is that a bit of overkill and not needed? How much should I spend. The car is a 2021 GT, if that matters.
Thanks!

Thanks for all your answers. Despite the range of thoughts, it gives me an idea.

I keep remembering a young lady I knew sometime in the 1980’s. She had a very basic economy car, and routinely paid a few hundred dollars every time she brought her car in for an oil change. I remember her telling me she wasn’t too concerned with the price. She wanted to be comfortable all was well.

 

[JTK44]

Thanks for all your answers. Despite the range of thoughts, it gives me an idea.

I keep remembering a young lady I knew sometime in the 1980’s. She had a very basic economy car, and routinely paid a few hundred dollars every time she brought her car in for an oil change. I remember her telling me she wasn’t too concerned with the price. She wanted to be comfortable all was well.

With that type of thinking I bet she was one of a handful that before boarding an airplane bought life insurance from one of the bending machines:

"...she wasn’t too concerned with the price. She wanted to be comfortable all was well."​

 

[JIm in TX]

Yea, but did they change the spark plug oil, align the 4 way flasher, fill the points fluid reservoir and check the stick shift for vertical alignment? important checks...

 

[ReidHester]

Yea, but did they change the spark plug oil, align the 4 way flasher, fill the points fluid reservoir and check the stick shift for vertical alignment? important checks...

And don't forget the blinker fluid!

 

[Wayne-001]

I just got my 10K service. They suggested new wiper blades and a cleaning of the A/C something ($340), both of which I knew were not on the list. I declined both and the service guy said that he couldn't add the multi-point inspection unless he had something to charge me for as everything else was just inspection. He had to talk to someone and came back to suggest a tire rotation for $35. I was happy to have that done. My Ford Rewards were $110, so I still have $75 in credit, plus I got a car wash. So, I was happy with the result, although you have to be informed on what is required and what they are trying to charge you extra for (typical of all service visits).

 

[afirmed]

I have been fortunate with my dealer. For my 2022 Mach-E's 20,000 mile service I called my local dealer and was told about $300. I then called the dealer I purchased the car from and they charged me $25 for the service. It was worth the 40 minute drive. It's worth checking out what dealers charge since it seems to be different which I experienced in my Lexus as well.

 

[Willmed]

Just had 20k service and HVBJB recall on my 22 GTPE. Dropped off at 9am Tuesday picked it up at 815 this morning. They put in a new HVBJB and something else I don’t recall. Also changed cabin air filter, new wiper blades and rotated tires. No charge. They were not able to do the charging port recall but gave me a loaner car because the service manager said that if they could do it, the software update could take weeks (weeks??!)

I have bought several cars from this dealer (Holmes Tuttle Tucson) and been happy with them. They do always want to add “Service For Life” plans but I’ve always turned it down; in spite of that they have just included it for no additional cost on my last couple of cars/truck. Looks like that’s been a pretty decent deal.

 

[Sally's girl]

I just had my 20,000 mi service as well. They rotated the tires and checked everything, wiper blades were fine, but charged me $39 for replacing the cabin air filter. I was happy with the service at my Ford dealer.

 

[zvez]

I just had my 20,000 mi service as well. They rotated the tires and checked everything, wiper blades were fine, but charged me $39 for replacing the cabin air filter. I was happy with the service at my Ford dealer.

I'm curious if the cabin filter is really important, it seems like a big revenue earner for dealers for any car.

 

[afirmed]

I'm curious if the cabin filter is really important, it seems like a big revenue earner for dealers for any car.

My dealer said they did not need to replace it when they serviced the car at 20,000 miles.

 

[Sally's girl]

I'm curious if the cabin filter is really important, it seems like a big revenue earner for dealers for any car.
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