Ford Fiesta service intervals: How often should you service your Ford?

The Ford Fiesta is one of the bestselling cars in the UK. It’s agile handling and solid build make it one of the best family hatchbacks on the market. The Ford Fiesta is a practical car that offers great value for money, but regular servicing is the best way to keep your Fiesta working as it should.

Servicing your Ford Fiesta regularly helps you to avoid the cost of major repairs while increasing your car’s fuel efficiency, maintaining its braking ability, providing better handling and keeping your Fiesta running as it should.

By regularly servicing your Fiesta, you are also maintaining the manufacturer’s warranty and, if you decide to sell it, a full service history will help to enhance the car’s value.

In this guide:

• Why is it important to service your Ford Fiesta regularly?

Find out more about the importance of regularly servicing your Ford Fiesta.

• What are the different types of service?

Learn more about the types of service available for your car and when they should be carried out.

• Ford Fiesta service intervals

Find out more about how often you should service your Ford Fiesta based on mileage and the age or model of your vehicle.

• Servicing with TC Harrison

Learn more about booking your service with TC Harrison and what you can expect.

• Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to our Frequently Asked Questions on Ford Fiesta servicing in this section.

Why is it important to service your Ford Fiesta regularly?

There are a number of important reasons to regularly service your Ford Fiesta:

It's different to an MOT

Servicing your car is very different to an MOT. A service will ensure any wear and tear on your vehicle is taken care of, whereas an MOT is an annual safety inspection that is required by law. It is not designed to repair or replace worn vehicle components.

Pay now and save money later

Identifying and tackling small issues early on will save you a significant amount of money in the future. While you will have to cover the cost of a service and any subsequent repairs in the short term, allowing the issue to get worse could see you facing a much bigger and more expensive problem in the future.

Improve fuel efficiency

A regularly serviced car tends to be more cost-effective to run. When your Fiesta’s engine and components are running at optimum efficiency, the car will likely be more fuel-efficient and, in turn, will save you money every time you visit the petrol pump.

Extends car lifespan

By taking care of your Ford Fiesta with regular servicing, you can expect it to last much longer, which will save you from spending money on a new car too soon.

Improves the car's sale value

When your Ford Fiesta has a full and thorough service history, you are in a better position to ask for a better price when it comes to selling it.

What are the different types of services?

Regular servicing and maintenance are key to keeping your Ford Fiesta as healthy as possible. There are different types of service that are generally suitable, depending on your mileage. For example:

• Regular maintenance: When oil and filter require changing


• Interim service: Every 6 months or every 5,000 miles – whichever is soonest


• Full service: Every 12 months or every 10,000 miles – whichever is soonest


• Manufacturer Service: As per the manufacturer service schedule - check your car manual

Ford Fiesta service intervals

Each Ford Fiesta has its own recommended service schedule, which you can find in your vehicle’s manual. Service intervals are based on mileage and how often you drive the car, as well as the type of engine and transmission. If you don’t drive your Fiesta very often and only tend to use it for short trips, it will still require regular servicing.

Take a look at the information below to find out how often you should service your Ford Fiesta by model type and mileage:

Ford Fiesta service intervals by model

Mileage Service details

Servicing with TC Harrison

Having your Ford Fiesta regularly serviced by a Ford-trained technician at TC Harrison will help to keep it in the best possible condition.

At TC Harrison, we provide a range of service packages for all models in the Ford Fiesta range. Our state-of-the-art service centres cater for all models within the Ford Fiesta range and carry the latest equipment, allowing our Ford-trained technicians to diagnose and fix problems using genuine Ford parts.

Call your nearest dealership today or book your service online today.

Frequently asked questions

How often does a new Ford Fiesta need servicing?

The first service for a new Ford Fiesta should usually be after 12 months or up to a specific mileage (between 10,000 and 15,000 miles, depending on the model), whichever comes first.

What is included in a Ford service?

Each service is different, depending on the Fiesta model you have, it’s age and mileage. However, a car service will typically check the condition on the vehicle, assessing everything from general wear and tear, brakes, fluids and the engine. A full car service can involve more than 50 components, adjustments and checks. For example:

• Engine oil change and/or replacement of filter


• Testing the car battery


• Checking tyres, lights, exhausts, braking and steering


• Checking coolant and hydraulic fluid levels


• Tuning engine


• Steering alignment


• Suspension checks

At TC Harrison, we have state-of-the-art on-site service centres which allow us to quickly spot, identify and solve and problems with your vehicle. Our experienced Ford trained technicians will take care of your car, using only genuine Ford parts.

Please book your service online here.

Should you use genuine Ford parts?

Yes, you should always use genuine Ford parts for your Ford vehicle. This makes sure the parts are made specifically for your vehicle and offer the best fit and long-lasting performance. A warranty also covers Ford parts, so you are covered in the case of any malfunctioning.