Engines are complex pieces of machinery, filled with hundreds of different parts. As time passes, parts can wear out and will need replacement. Worn or damaged parts can lead to engine problems, including starting difficulties and poor engine performance. Fortunately, your Ford dealer can fix any problem for you with genuine Ford parts. These are samples of some problems we can repair.
Worn Battery
Your battery provides the electrical charge that starts your engine. When you press the button or turn the key, the battery sends an electrical charge to the starter motor. This charge activates the starter, which then cranks your engine. A new battery has a lifespan of three to five years, but environmental and driving conditions can reduce this.
When your battery gets older, it becomes more difficult to retain a charge due to the breakdown of the chemicals inside the battery. As the chemicals break down, your battery will have increased difficulty in providing the power to start your engine. Our technicians can test your battery and install a new one if your old one is failing.
Damaged Oxygen Sensors
The oxygen sensors in your engine measure the amount of air in the exhaust gases. Your engine uses more air than fuel, and a lack of air will result in poor combustion. The oxygen sensors send their information to your car’s computer, which uses these figures to determine the correct air-fuel mix. A damaged sensor may relay wrong or no information.
If your computer doesn’t receive the information it needs, this can lead to engine misfiring and poor fuel economy. Eventually, the cylinders, catalytic converter, and other critical engine parts can be damaged. We can test your sensors, and replace any damaged ones. Your computer will receive correct information again, and engine performance will improve.
Blocked Air Filter
Your car’s air filter removes dust and debris from the air before it enters the engine. Your engine requires enormous amounts of air for combustion, all of which enters through this filter. In time, the filter will clog up with dirt, and the airflow into your engine will be restricted. If your engine doesn’t receive enough air, it will become fuel-rich.
A fuel-rich environment will result in poor engine compression, increased fuel consumption, and spark plug damage. We’ll check the condition of your filter and install a new one if necessary. Your air-fuel ratio will immediately improve with a new filter, and you’ll see an improvement in engine performance.
If your Ford isn’t running as efficiently as it should, call our service department at Chestatee Ford. Our Ford-trained technicians will investigate, find the problem, and fix it in no time.
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