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Once your vehicle’s battery does the job of getting everything started, the alternator takes over to keep it all charged and running. It is also responsible for recharging the battery as you’re driving. A belt attaches the alternator to the engine.
An alternator can last up to twelve years without servicing, but once it goes, you will experience difficulty with keeping your car running. Your car’s warning light should come on at that point with either a battery or alternator symbol.
All vehicles come with specific mileage recommendations around when you should bring your car in for a timing belt replacement. This can run from anywhere between 60,000 and 100,000 miles. However, certain driving conditions may accelerate the rate at which your timing belt wears down and needs to be replaced. If you drive in some of the following conditions, you may want to bring your car in for a timing belt inspection at VonDerAu Ford right away.
If you frequently drive in dusty or otherwise dirty environments, it is a good idea to check your timing belt more…
Do you keep a roadside emergency kit in your car?
If you don't, now might be a good time to put one together. There are all sorts of unexpected things that can happen on the road, but if you're prepared to handle them, you can stay safer and get going again faster.
You can buy premade kits, but you can usually save money if you assemble your own. Here are a few suggestions for things to keep in your car at all…
Ford has called for the safety recall of nearly 1,300 vehicles with 3.5-liter GTDI engines to inspect and swap out leaking turbocharger oil supply tubes. Ford thinks the leaking turbocharger could result in the heightened risk of a fire, but the American car company is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fires linked with the issue.
However, it is a concern because...
Ford says an estimated 8,000 2017 Ford Super Duty trucks must be looked over and inspected for a fuel tank strap reinforcement. If one is not installed, VonDerAu Ford will put one in for free as a provision against probable fuel leaks.
Affected vehicles include cars created from Aug. 10, 2016, to Sept. 17, 2016, at Kentucky Truck Plant.
What if I Recently Bought a Super Duty Truck?
This recall is significant because the apparatus could fall out of place, and onto the ground. If this occurs, it could cause a possible fuel leak, and if it’s...
Regular service and maintenance for our Ford vehicles—it’s one of those things most of us know we should be taking care of, but like going to the gym or cutting back on coffee consumption, we don’t always do what we know we should. Check out the video below for some very good reasons to stay current with the services your Ford car, SUV, or truck needs to live a long, healthy life, and if you find that it’s time for a little TLC on your Ford vehicle, schedule your appointment online and we’ll see you…
When you choose a Ford vehicle, you're choosing a reliable car, truck, or SUV that will serve you well for years to come. But when it comes to servicing your Ford vehicle, shouldn't you return the favor? If your answer is a resounding "yes", then you need to have your Ford vehicle serviced by the talented Ford Specialists in our service center at VonDerAu Ford.
Imagine a lawn watering system so intuitive that you wouldn’t have to remember to turn it on and one that didn’t run when watering wasn’t necessary?
Two students at Clark Atlanta University did just that. The pair earned top honors in Ford Motor Company’s Historically Black Colleges & Universities Community Challenge recently by creating an innovative and responsive watering system.
The system monitors the amount of moisture in the soil and the weather forecast, adding water to the ground only when needed.
Pretty cool, huh?