Ford engines are highly reliable, but all engines require regular maintenance. A lack of maintenance can lead to engine problems. Fortunately, if you’re in the area of Lanham, MD, your friendly Ford dealer can help fix these problems for you. These are some of the signs that your engine may have a problem.

3 Engine Problems You Should Always Fix at Your Ford Dealer

1.    Overheating Engine

Your engine runs at a high temperature, enabling it to operate efficiently. The heat, however, will become a problem if it’s allowed to build up. An engine that’s running too hot can suffer catastrophic damage. Your Ford is protected against overheating by a state-of-the-art cooling system. The liquid coolant absorbs the heat and transfers it to the radiator for removal.

 If you see your engine temperature climbing for no apparent reason, your car could be overheating. We advise pulling over ASAP and allowing your engine to cool. Once the engine has cooled, call our service department right away. Our Ford-trained technicians will investigate the cause of the high temperature and attempt to fix it.

2.    Worn Spark Plugs

A spark plug is attached to each of your engine’s cylinders. The combustion process requires air, fuel, and a spark plug to ignite the mix. Once they’re correctly mixed, the mixture is injected into the cylinders. The fuel-air in the cylinders is compressed under pressure and ignited by the spark plugs. The resulting series of explosions move your car.

 Spark plugs can wear out over time. The failure of other engine components can also damage them. If a spark plug can’t spark, the contents of its cylinder won’t ignite, and this causes a misfire in the cylinder. Repeated misfiring can damage your cylinders. Our technicians can easily test each spark plug for you and replace any damaged ones.

3.    Damaged Gas Cap

The gas cap provides the essential seal that protects your gas tank against water, dirt, and other contaminants. It also helps to remove dangerous fuel vapors from your car. A gas cap is a frequently-used part of your car, as you open and close it each time you fill up. Over time, the seal can become damaged, which reduces the pressure in your fuel system.

 The lack of pressure will cause performance issues for your engine, as the fuel injectors require a pressurized system to work. You’ll also notice problems when your car is idling. We’ll check the gas cap and replace the seal or install a new cap for you.

 If you have an engine issue, you need an expert repair. Call us today at DARCARS Ford of Lanham so we can help you get your engine issues fixed.

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