30k service $1000??!

[Teslaeata]

I have never done the brake fluid in 30K ever on any of my cars. In fact the only car I ever changed brake fluid on is my year 2000 Honda s2000 at 18 years and 35000 miles now it's got 45K
I wouldn't take my 2021MME back to dealer unless something was wrong and no one else had the expertise to fix it.

What you do don’t make it right!

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[Teslaeata]

As was discussed early in the thread, the brake interval only shows in the manual, and was even omitted in some of the online manual versions. Since it isn’t a mileage based recommendation it doesn’t show on the mileage based Ford account recommendations. Ford really needs to fix that omission if they are serious about the 3yr interval, as it is causing significant confusion.

In UK it’s listed under Extended Period Maintenance in Ford Pass App.

 

[Mrs Chivus]

did they remove brake fluid from 3y at some point?

i saw the screenshots that showed it, so i asked my dealer to do it last month when i went in, but their systems didn't show it as part of maintenance and refused to do it. when i pulled up the maintenance schedule from my fordpass it indeed wasn't on there anymore...

This is my question, too. In one place in the manual it says every 3 years. Another place does NOT say that.

 

[flapjake314]

This is my question, too. In one place in the manual it says every 3 years. Another place does NOT say that.

i don't know what to tell you. until ford HQ clarifies and fixes it, dealers will not be doing this as part of any service plan. you can force them to do it by paying them $ despite their system saying it's not necessary i guess, but from a user perspective there is also no clarity as to whether it is necessary.

 

[sparkout]

What? I thought brakes systems were a closed system. Never in all my years have I changed fluid at less than 15 yrs. Even then, there was never a problem with elevated temps or operation. I think I'll pass on that service.

 

[JDP That's Me in My MachE]

Brake fluid is at 3 years. Charger port doesn't need cleaning. Inspection and tire rotation is at most $50, most are less. Cabin air filter is every 20,000 miles and you can do it yourself.
[/QUOTE]
Curious, what are you saying? This is not in the Ford Mach e maintenance schedule?
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENS AT YOUR 30,000 MILES CHECKUP

• Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
• Inspect cooling system level and strength
• Inspect tires and check tire pressures.
• Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, drive shaft and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
• Perform multi-point inspection.
• Inspect half-shaft boots.
• Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.

 

[JDP That's Me in My MachE]

What? I thought brakes systems were a closed system. Never in all my years have I changed fluid at less than 15 yrs. Even then, there was never a problem with elevated temps or operation. I think I'll pass on that service.

Yeah...WTH?

 

[sparkout]

Survey friends and straingers and see how many would do this or ever did it and let us know, there wont be many

 

[qckndrty]

It's a no for me ?

 

[DennisD]

What? I thought brakes systems were a closed system. Never in all my years have I changed fluid at less than 15 yrs. Even then, there was never a problem with elevated temps or operation. I think I'll pass on that service.

Same here.

I think this is like people that blow out their sprinkler system in the Fall. It is totally useless but yet so many people do this? I have never done that as well and I live in Nebraska and have had zero issues.

I have never changed my brake fluid in any of my cars other than one instant. I replaced all of the brake lines on my 81 vette along with the fluid and master cylinder. (not really a brake flush though)

I have been driving since 1978 and have owned north of 100 cars and not once, have I had an issue with this.

I do however replace most of my cars around the 100 k mark but I never felt compelled to flush the brakes.

Maybe I am just the luckiest man on Earth but I question it?

 

[Teslaeata]

What? I thought brakes systems were a closed system. Never in all my years have I changed fluid at less than 15 yrs. Even then, there was never a problem with elevated temps or operation. I think I'll pass on that service.

Braking system’s never been a closed system, there’s a vent, there simply has to be, and moisture enters there, through seals, flexible joints etc.

Just because you don’t do it don’t make it right or sensible.

Correct advice is always follow Manufacturer’s recommendations.

 

[Teslaeata]

Survey friends and straingers and see how many would do this or ever did it and let us know, there wont be many

Survey people qualified to correctly respond & advise and…………..

 

[HuntingPudel]

Braking system’s never been a closed system, there’s a vent, there simply has to be, and moisture enters there, through seals, flexible joints etc.

Just because you don’t do it don’t make it right or sensible.

Correct advice is always follow Manufacturer’s recommendations.

My guess based on experience and a little bit of education is that if you drive like a hypermiler you will likely not be affected for many more than 3 years. If you occasionally drive as hard as I do, you might actually want to flush out the system sooner than manufacturer’s recommendation. Caveat: even if you do drive like a hypermiler, there is no telling when you may need to emergency brake, which may lead to your being affected if going over the manufacturer’s recommendation. ??

 

[DennisD]

Braking system’s never been a closed system, there’s a vent, there simply has to be, and moisture enters there, through seals, flexible joints etc.

Just because you don’t do it don’t make it right or sensible.

Correct advice is always follow Manufacturer’s recommendations.

Brake Systems are closed.

Albeit, even though you "should" change the fluid the system, it is still considered a closed system. Fluid neither enters or exits in a brake system thus making it closed.

Just an FYI.

And btw, if it were not closed the "bleeding" of the brakes would be useless. Air would enter and all would be lost.

 

[Teslaeata]

Brake Systems are closed.

Albeit, even though you "should" change the fluid the system, it is still considered a closed system. Fluid neither enters or exits in a brake system thus making it closed.

Just an FYI.

And btw, if it were not closed the "bleeding" of the brakes would be useless. Air would enter and all would be lost.

Not entirely closed.

There’s a vent in the reservoir cap.

Has to be because fluid level goes down as brake friction linings wear and no vent would result in a vacuum which would draw air into system past the seals, or create pressure when new linings are fitted & pistons are pushed back into the callipers.

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