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2026 Ford F-150 Lightning maintenance schedule

The 2026 F-150 Lightning is part of the P702 generation (2022-2026), sold as a pickup. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2026 F-150 Lightning needs, and when

All 6 of these items come from Ford's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Ford's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Cabin air filter20,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Tire rotation

Extreme torque increases wear

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid3 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid

eDrive gear oil inspect

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
12V battery

Powers contactors

3 yearsManufacturer
Coolant loops and brake service

EV loops / brake inspect 10k

200,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Coolant
Motorcraft Yellow
Transmission fluid
MERCON ULV

Powertrains in this generation

  • Electric (Dual eMotor), 452 hp, 1-speed, AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Ford dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Power train

NHTSA 25V863000

December 2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Remedy: The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.

Other F-150 Lightning model years

P702 (2022-2026)

20222023202420252026

Shopping new? The Ford F-150 Lightning guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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