Ensuring your car runs as long as possible isn’t just something your Ford dealership’s maintenance team can do: it’s something we’re deeply passionate about. Fortunately, Ford service is easy to schedule, affordable, and, when done properly by professionals, can keep your car running smoothly for years or even decades to come.
A Ford Dealership’s Guide to Longevity-Enhancing Ford Service
Oil Service
Whether you drive hundreds of miles every day or a dozen miles every month, your Ford will need regular oil changes for performance and longevity. Motor oil lubricates your engine, and oil breaks down over time even if it’s not in use, so it’s important to change your oil when you hit either the mileage or the month mark.
Brake Service
Making sure your Ford stops smoothly in the minimal possible distance is critical for safety. Your owner’s manual will give regular intervals to have your brake pads, rotors, calipers, lines, and fluids checked, but if you notice any issues at all with your braking, schedule service sooner.
Transmission Service
As part of your drivetrain, your transmission needs periodic service to make sure it’s working smoothly and safely. Our team will inspect your fluids, check the pan for excess shavings and debris, and, if needed, dive deeper to detect and mitigate any problems, so your Ford can run smoothly for years to come.
Balance and Rotate Tires
Due to a number of factors, your tires tend to wear unevenly; typically, drive-wheel tires wear faster than non-drive-wheel tires, and the left front tire wears more quickly than the right front due to the added weight of the driver. Rotating your tires periodically ensures that they last as long as possible.
Battery Service
No battery lasts forever, and batteries are taxed extra hard in extreme weather conditions (even more so in summer than in winter). Having your battery tested and, if needed, replaced, can spare you from breakdowns and ensure worry-free driving all year long.
A/C Service
If your Ford’s A/C isn’t working exactly how it should and not blowing ice-cold air the way you expect, get it checked. A straining air conditioner system can cause a decrease in performance and an increase in fuel usage due to inefficiency. Get your A/C charged and seal-tested to make sure you’re in good shape.
Need Service Sooner?
If your Ford isn’t behaving right or performing as expected, or if you see, hear, or feel anything that has suddenly changed with your Ford, bring it in for service immediately.
When you drive a Ford, you drive a legacy of dependability. And when you let a great maintenance team care for that Ford, you help ensure it can be there for you for years to come. Book your next service appointment today at Cloninger Ford in Salisbury, NC.
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