3 Examples of Ford Maintenance Available at Your Ford Dealership

As your trusted Ford dealership, we’d like to give you some examples of the types of Ford maintenance we provide to keep your vehicle in good shape so you can enjoy it for years to come.

Air Filter Replacement

Your engine requires large quantities of air, which mixes with the fuel in the intake manifold to produce a precise 14:1 air-to-fuel ratio. This mixture is drawn into the cylinders, compressed, and ignited to create combustion. This air must be clean before mixing, so air drawn in through the radiator grille first passes through the engine air filter, which traps dirt, leaves, and other debris before it enters the engine.

In time, the air filter will become clogged with dirt, restricting airflow to the engine. If your engine doesn’t receive enough air, the larger amount of fuel turns the engine fuel-rich. A fuel-rich engine uses more fuel, produces black exhaust smoke, and can damage the spark plugs, ignition coils, and other components. We can fix this problem in minutes by replacing the filter, and the air-to-fuel ratio will return to normal.

Radiator Flush

Coolant traps engine heat and transports it to the radiator, where the hot coolant enters rows of metal tubes. Airflow through the radiator grille blows over the tube, removing the heat, and the coolant circulates through the engine again. Unfortunately, coolant also absorbs dirt, metal fragments, and other debris, depositing it at the bottom of the radiator when it leaves.

As time passes, this debris turns sludge-like and can block the radiator, preventing it from removing the heat. Your engine temperature will rise, and the extreme heat can cause major engine damage unless prevented. If your engine temperature rises suddenly, contact us, and we’ll investigate. We’ll drain the old coolant, then fill the system with new coolant mixed with a conditioner. This mixture will clean the radiator and cooling system. Once the system is clean, we’ll fill it with fresh coolant.

Wiring Replacement

Most of your Ford’s systems require electricity, which is generated by the alternator. Wiring travels throughout your vehicle to transfer this power to all the systems. Thick plastic insulation protects the wiring against dirt, moisture, and heat. Despite this protection, the wiring will age, and older wiring can snap.

Broken wiring cuts off power to the systems it is connected to until the power is restored. Our technicians will investigate and replace any damaged wiring so the systems will work again.

Book your maintenance today by contacting our service department at Jim Hudson Ford in Lexington, SC.

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