Your local Ford dealership employs many talented technicians who have all the skills necessary to provide a wide array of services for your Ford. With highly trained technicians handling all of your Ford maintenance on a regular schedule, your car should stay performing in great condition for many years to come.
1. General Ford Maintenance and Tuneups
Sometimes vehicles don’t need maintenance on a specific part. Instead, they need some general maintenance where we’ll replace worn-out components. This maintenance is generally preventative, as replacing worn parts before they fail reduces the risk of breakdowns. Parts we may replace during a tuneup include ignition coils, spark plugs, old hoses, and worn belts.
2. Multi-Point Inspections
A professional should inspect your car periodically to check on how the engine and other components in the vehicle are functioning. This is what’s known as a multi-point inspection. During this inspection, we’ll check your fluid levels, see if any filters need to be changed, inspect your vehicle’s safety equipment, examine your suspension system, and much more.
3. Oil Changes
Most cars need oil changes once or twice a year, but this can vary. Your Ford model’s owner’s manual should have a recommendation in it for how frequently you need to change your oil. These days, vehicles tend to need oil changes after driving around 5,000 miles. An oil change is almost definitely needed ASAP once you hit the 7,500-mile mark.
However, how often you need an oil change can vary based on several factors, so be sure to inspect your oil regularly to make sure it’s not dark or contaminated. Pay attention to alerts from your vehicle’s Oil Life Monitor, too, and talk to your technician if you have any questions.
4. Tire Rotations and Wheel Alignments
Both tire rotations and wheel alignments are performed to improve handling and ride quality, while also maximizing the lifespan of your tires. Rotations are necessary because tires in different positions on the car wear down at different rates, so each tire needs to get a turn in each position around your vehicle. Alignments are necessary because the tires may begin to tilt in different directions over time, so your suspension system needs to be adjusted to fix this.
5. Battery Checks
Although the car’s battery tends to be pretty low maintenance, it still needs to be inspected by a professional regularly. We’ll perform a battery load test, a voltage test, and some other tests to make sure the battery is in good condition. If it’s not performing as it should and can’t be repaired, then we’ll replace it.
Does your Ford need any of the services above or any others that we haven’t mentioned? Come get whatever service you need at Frontier Ford in Anacortes, WA.
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