Servicing to the manufacturer’s schedule
Ford service in Rotterdam: minor and major service
Minor and major services for your Ford, from the Fiesta, Focus and Ka to the Kuga, Puma and S-Max. The plug-in hybrid Kuga, the electric Mustang Mach-E and Explorer, and the Transit Custom up to 3,500 kg are welcome too. We use oil that meets the specified Ford standard. Our team speaks English.
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The short answer
At Autobedrijf Willemsbrug in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, your Ford gets a minor or major service according to the manufacturer’s service schedule. If your Ford is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, the warranty stays valid as long as the servicing follows the manufacturer’s schedule, even if you do not go to the dealer.
The price depends on the model, the engine and the mileage. Call +31 10 479 00 00 with your registration number and mileage, and we will tell you in advance what the service costs. You can also visit our workshop.
If you combine a major service with the APK (MOT), the inspection is free. You drop off your Ford Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 8.30 am, or on Saturday at 9.00 am. If extra work is needed, we call you first.
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Why have your Ford serviced at Autobedrijf Willemsbrug?
We are an independent garage for all makes and an RDW-approved APK station. We service your Ford to the manufacturer’s specifications, with parts and oil that suit your car.
The Fiesta and the Focus are the most common Fords in the Netherlands. We know the 1.0 EcoBoost with its wet timing belt, the PowerShift automatic and the TDCi and EcoBlue diesels. We also keep track of the recalls for the plug-in hybrid Kuga.
What servicing does the manufacturer specify for your Ford?
Ford sets a service schedule for each model and engine. The schedule is based on a number of years or a number of kilometres, whichever comes first. The service book shows which service your Ford needs. We can also look it up using your registration number.
On a Ford, the right oil matters even more. Many Fords have a timing belt that runs in the engine oil. Ford specifies its own oil standard for these engines. For many 1.0 EcoBoost engines, that is oil to WSS-M2C948-B. The wrong oil can make the belt wear faster.
We use your registration number to look up which service your Ford needs and, where possible, we read the service indicator. After the service, we reset the service reminder, if our equipment can do this.
Minor or major service for your Ford?
Which service your car needs depends on the model, the engine, the age and the mileage. A minor and a major service usually include the following:
| Part | Minor service | Major service |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and oil filter | Change and replace | Change and replace |
| Fluids | Check and top up if needed | Check, change the brake fluid if the schedule requires it |
| Brakes and tyres | Check for wear | Thorough check, including brake discs and brake pads |
| Filters | Check | Replace the air filter and cabin filter according to the schedule |
| Spark plugs (petrol) | Not standard | Replace at the manufacturer’s interval |
| Battery | Check | Test with a battery tester |
| Timing belt (if the engine has one) | Not standard | Check whether the belt is due for replacement at the set interval |
| APK | Book separately | Free if you combine it with a major service |
Read more about the difference between a minor and a major service and what happens during a major service (in Dutch).
Common Ford models and what we check during a service
These Ford models are the most common in the Netherlands, according to RDW open data. We can service all of these models.
| Model | Number in the Netherlands | What we check during a service |
|---|---|---|
| Fiesta | 167,263 | On the 1.0 EcoBoost: oil to the Ford standard and the wet belt. On the PowerShift: how it changes gear. |
| Focus | 151,805 | On the 1.0 EcoBoost: oil to the Ford standard and the wet belt. On the PowerShift: how it changes gear. |
| Kuga | 58,817 | On the plug-in hybrid: oil for the petrol engine and any open recalls. On a diesel: the diesel particulate filter (DPF). |
| Ka | 55,105 | Small city car: oil, brakes and tyres. If the engine has a timing belt, we replace it according to the schedule. |
| C-Max | 34,412 | Older car: oil, brakes and suspension. On the 1.0 EcoBoost, also the wet belt. |
| Puma | 31,537 | Often a 1.0 EcoBoost with mild hybrid technology: oil to the Ford standard and, on most versions, the wet belt. |
| Mondeo | 18,886 | On a TDCi diesel: the DPF. Also brakes, suspension and leaks. |
| Fusion | 14,970 | Older car: oil, brakes, suspension and rust. |
| EcoSport | 13,049 | Often a 1.0 EcoBoost: oil to the Ford standard and the wet belt. |
| B-Max | 11,311 | On the 1.0 EcoBoost: oil to the Ford standard and the wet belt. Also the sliding doors and brakes. |
| S-Max | 7,629 | Family car: brakes, tyres and, on a diesel, the DPF. On an automatic, how it changes gear. |
| Explorer | 7,272 | The new Explorer is electric: brakes, brake fluid, tyres and cabin filter. The older Explorer is a plug-in hybrid. |
| Mustang Mach-E | 7,146 | Electric: no engine oil, but brakes, brake fluid, tyres and cabin filter as scheduled. |
| Transit Custom | 3,399 | Van up to 3,500 kg: oil, brakes and tyres. On the 2.0 EcoBlue, also the wet belt. |
Source: RDW Open Data, registered passenger cars (vans with a grey number plate are not included), retrieved in October 2026. If your model is not listed, we can still help.
What do we check when servicing your Ford?
At every service we follow the manufacturer’s schedule. For your Ford, we also pay extra attention to these points:
Read more about replacing the wet timing belt (in Dutch), flushing an automatic gearbox and the APK for a van.
Servicing your hybrid or electric Ford
The electric Mustang Mach-E and the new Explorer have no engine oil, spark plugs or timing belt. They still need maintenance: brakes, brake fluid, tyres, suspension and cabin filter, following the Ford schedule. On the plug-in hybrid Kuga, the petrol engine gets oil and filters according to the schedule. Because these cars mostly use the electric motor to slow down, the brake discs can rust.
Our mechanics hold a GMTO certificate (the Dutch qualification for working on high-voltage systems). This means they are trained to work safely on the high-voltage systems of hybrid and electric cars. Read more about servicing hybrid and electric cars (in Dutch).
How much does a service for your Ford cost?
The price of a service differs from car to car. The model, the engine, the specified oil and the mileage determine what needs to be done and which parts are needed. That is why we do not give an amount on this page.
Does the manufacturer’s warranty on your Ford stay valid?
Yes. Having your car serviced at an independent garage does not void your manufacturer’s warranty, as long as the servicing follows the manufacturer’s schedule and uses suitable parts and oil. This follows from the European rules for the motor industry. Extra warranties or mobility services from the brand may be linked to servicing at a dealer. We record the service in our system and, if you have a service book, in that too. You receive an invoice listing all the work. Keep it in a safe place.
More about servicing your Ford
Servicing for all makes · APK for your Ford · Oil change (in Dutch) · Timing belt replacement (in Dutch)