Regular maintenance saves you time and money, as it prevents minor issues from developing into more serious problems. It also helps increase your Ford’s lifespan. As your Ford dealership, we want to tell you about some of the types of essential Ford maintenance we offer.

Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment involves three angles. Toe is whether the wheels point inward or outward viewed from the front, camber is the angle of the wheel viewed from above, and caster is whether the axle angles back toward the driver or forward toward the bumper. These angles are all determined during the design phase to provide the best performance for your Ford.

As time passes, wheel alignment can change due to driving over bumps or hitting a pothole. Poor alignment increases wear and tear on the engine, axles, shocks, and struts. In addition, your tire tread will wear out faster as parts of the tread hit the surface harder than they should. We connect all four wheels to our computerized wheel alignment machine, which carefully adjusts each wheel to its correct position.

Brake Servicing

Well-maintained brakes allow you to control your speed and stop almost instantly when necessary. Worn brakes, on the other hand, are slow to respond, take longer to stop your car, and can even cause an accident. The braking system depends on force and pressure to work effectively, and combined with the heat generated by braking, the various components will wear out or get damaged over time.

A brake service involves our technicians examining and testing each brake component. They drain and replace the brake fluid and ensure the brake hoses and lines are in good condition and have no leaks. Once individual components have been checked, the whole system is tested to ensure it works perfectly. You’ll feel an immediate improvement in your brakes when you drive away.

Engine Diagnostics

The warning lights on your dashboard illuminate to alert you if something is wrong. All of your Ford’s vital systems have sensors connected to them. The sensors send information to your computer and monitor their connected components for signs of trouble. If something goes wrong, the relevant sensor informs your computer, which logs the error with a code and activates one of the warning lights.

Engine diagnostics speed up repair time by identifying the problem. Our technicians connect an OBD II scanner to your computer to read the stored error codes. The code may not show the exact problem, but it allows us to focus on the affected system or component and repair or replace it.

If you want to know more our services or to book your Ford’s maintenance, contact us at Anderson and Koch Ford Inc. in North Branch, MN.