Electric Truck Maintenance

The Importance of Routine Maintenance

Routine maintenance is essential to the health of your electric truck. Things like routine fluid and brake checks can help keep your model operating at 100%, but these routine services could also help save you money in the long run since vehicle repairs may not be needed.

Electric truck maintenance goes beyond routine services. It also includes performing proactive steps to keep things like the upholstery, exterior, and underbody always looking their best.

Electric Truck Maintenance Overview

When it comes to electric truck maintenance, you’ll want to schedule service appointments no later than every 10,000 miles or once per year, whichever comes first.

Here’s an overview of the various maintenance services that should be performed at each milestone:

Mileage Checkup	Services Performed
10,000	Inspect brake system. Rotate tires. Inspect cooling system.
20,000	Replace cabin air filter. Inspect wheels and their components. Lubricate underbody parts if needed.
50,000	Inspect brake system. Rotate tires. Inspect cooling system.

This maintenance schedule should be repeated over the lifetime of your truck. Of course, if you have questions or concerns about your vehicle’s health between these intervals, contact our team to schedule an appointment.

Additional Tips to Maintain Your Electric Truck

As mentioned, maintaining your electric truck goes beyond just scheduling routine service. It also involves taking the necessary steps to keep your vehicle clean both inside and outside. For example, additional maintenance includes cleaning brake dust off your vehicle’s wheels and replacing vehicle lighting when a bulb burns out.

Let’s explore some of these additional maintenance needs in more detail with this quick overview.

What Cleaning Products Should I Use With My Electric Truck?

We recommend using genuine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cleaning products, such as Motorcraft®. This brand offers a wide range of products to help remove bugs after a road trip, keep the leather or vinyl upholstery looking brand-new, and a wheel and tire cleaner.

It’s important to note that you should never scrape the exterior lights or paint when cleaning your vehicle. While each product may have its own recommendation, it’s advisable to use lukewarm water with a soft sponge or brush.

If a Camera Gets Dirty, How Do I Clean It?

Many electric trucks come equipped with advanced technology features that aid with reversing. Driving on dirty roads or road salt could leave a haze on the camera. Fortunately, cleaning the lens only requires lukewarm water and a soft cleaning cloth.

It’s important that you never pressure wash the camera or any vehicle sensors as this could lead to damage.

How Can I Maintain the Color of My Electric Truck?

Waxing your vehicle once or twice a year is a great way to maintain its vibrant exterior. It can also strengthen the paint to prevent minor imperfections produced by car keys or jewelry, as well as small road debris.

If your vehicle’s paint does have minor damage, you can easily repair this at home with touch-up paint. Be sure to read through your vehicle’s owner manual or contact our team of experts to assist you through this repair process.