2012 Ford S-Max First generation facelift (MK1) Service Intervals
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Condition | Value |
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With automatic gearbox | every 100000 km / 5 years |
With manual transmission | every 200000 km / 10 years |
With automated shift gearbox | every 200000 km / 10 years |
With automatic gearbox | every 100000 km / 5 years |
With manual transmission | every 200000 km / 10 years |
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L T1WA engines | every 140000 km / 10 years |
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L T1WB engines | every 140000 km / 10 years |
All other modifications | every 200000 km / 10 years |
2.3 with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 158 HP engine (2007.7–) | every 20000 km / once a year |
Air filter change interval | every 60000 km / 3 years |
Air filter cleaning interval | every 20000 km / once a year |
Air-conditioning test mode | every 3 years |
2.3 with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 158 HP engine (2007.7–) | every 20000 km / once a year |
Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
With automatic gearbox | every 100000 km / 5 years |
With manual transmission | every 200000 km / 10 years |
With automated shift gearbox | every 200000 km / 10 years |
With automatic gearbox | every 100000 km / 5 years |
With manual transmission | every 200000 km / 10 years |
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L T1WA engines | every 140000 km / 10 years |
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L T1WB engines | every 140000 km / 10 years |
All other modifications | every 200000 km / 10 years |
Engine coolant change interval | every 10 years |
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All Ford gasoline/natural gas straight-4 2.0 L TBWA engines | every 10000 km |
All Ford gasoline/natural gas straight-4 2.0 L TBWB engines | every 10000 km |
All other modifications | every 20000 km / once a year |
Fuel filter change interval | every 60000 km / 3 years |
With automated shift gearbox | every 60000 km / 3 years |
2.3 with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 158 HP engine (2007.7–) | every 20000 km / 1 year |
Interior filter change interval | every 20000 km / once a year |
Set the valve play | every 60000 km / 3 years |
Spark plug change interval | every 60000 km / 3 years |
Timing chain changing interval | every 200000 km / 10 years |
With automated shift gearbox | every 60000 km / 3 years |
Valve play test mode | every 60000 km / 3 years |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Ford S-Max 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 2012 Ford S-Max 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Chassis and Body Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
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 S-Max 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 2012 Ford S-Max you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.