2026 Ford S-Max Second generation (MK2) Service Intervals
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Auxiliary drive belt change interval | every 200000 km / 10 years |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L R9CD engines | every 60000 km / 3 years |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L R9CI engines | every 60000 km / 3 years |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L UNCI engines | every 60000 km / 3 years |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L UNCJ engines | every 60000 km / 3 years |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L UNCK engines | every 60000 km / 3 years |
| All other modifications | every 60000 km / 4 years |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L R9CD engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L R9CI engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L UNCI engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L UNCJ engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L UNCK engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All other modifications | every 30000 km / 2 years |
| Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
| Engine timing belt change interval | every 200000 km / 10 years |
| Engine control unit tensioning roller change interval | every 200000 km / 10 years |
| Engine coolant change interval | first in 160000 km / 6 years, and then every 80000 km / 3 years |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L R9CD engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L R9CI engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L UNCI engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L UNCJ engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L UNCK engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All other modifications | every 30000 km / 2 years |
| Fuel filter change interval | every 60000 km / 4 years |
| 6 DCT 450 gearbox | every 60000 km / 4 years |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L R9CD engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 2.0 L R9CI engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L UNCI engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L UNCJ engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.5 L UNCK engines | every 20000 km / once a year |
| All other modifications | every 30000 km / 2 years |
| Spark plug change interval | every 60000 km / 3 years |
| Toothed belt deflection pulley change interval | every 200000 km / 10 years |
| 6 DCT 450 gearbox | every 60000 km / 4 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 2026 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
- 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 2026 Ford S-Max you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.