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Condition Value
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt change interval
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L HWDA engines every 160000 km / 8 years
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L HWDB engines every 160000 km / 8 years
All other modifications every 200000 km / 10 years
Air filter change interval every 60000 km / 3 years
Air-conditioning test mode every 3 years
Automatic gearbox oil change interval every 120000 km / 6 years
Brake fluid change interval every 2 years
expand_moreEngine timing belt change interval
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L HWDA engines every 160000 km / 8 years
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L HWDB engines every 160000 km / 8 years
All other modifications every 200000 km / 10 years
Engine coolant change interval every 10 years
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expand_moreEngine oil and filter change interval
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 118 HP engine (2003.10–2007.3) every 20000 km / 1 year
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 118 HP engine (2003.10–2007.3) every 20000 km / 1 year
All other modifications every 20000 km / once a year
Fuel filter change interval every 60000 km / 3 years
Interior filter change interval every 20000 km / once a year
expand_moreParticulate filter filter change interval
With exhaust gas norm EURO 4 every 120000 km
Radiator cap test mode every 4 years
Regeneration fluid change interval every 60000 km / 3 years
Spark plug change interval every 60000 km / 3 years
expand_moreValve play test mode
All other modifications every 160000 km / 8 years

To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Ford C-Max Compact MPV service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Ford C-Max Compact MPV user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford C-Max Compact MPV service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2003 Ford C-Max Compact MPV you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Ford C-Max Compact MPV First generation (MK1) model years

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