3 Essential Services You Can Always Find at Your Cleveland Ford Dealership

No accident is ever pleasant, but it can happen. If your car is damaged, your Ford dealer is here to help. We have the trained technicians and technology to perform any level of collision repair, from a cracked side mirror to rebuilding engines or transmissions. We want to tell you more about how we can provide the quality repair your Ford deserves. How Your Ford Dealer Can Provide a Quality Collision Repair Excellent Customer Service If you've been involved in an accident, you'll be shaken up. We understand this, and we're here to help. We want your Ford repaired and back where it belongs on your driveway ASAP. We make our procedures simple and easy to understand, and all our staff is here to help you. Our friendly customer care team will assist you in filling in all the paperwork and getting the process started. Once your Ford is checked in, we can provide you with a lift to your home or office or assist in arranging a rental car. Once we've assessed the cost, we provide a written estimate detailing the repair. Our technicians are happy to provide any information on the repairs and timeframe you need. We also take the hassle out of dealing with insurance by working with them on your behalf to get you back on the road. more Certified Technicians Any mechanic can repair a damaged car, but only a Ford-certified technician can repair your Ford perfectly. All our repairs focus on returning your car to showroom standard again. To achieve this level, you need the best and most highly trained technicians available, and they're the ones who'll make your Ford as good as new again. All our technicians are already trained when they join us. They then attend specialized training courses at the Ford factory. During this time, they learn everything about the full range of Ford vehicles and become experts at preparing them. Our technicians also complete annual certification courses to ensure they're up to date with every new model or feature. Technology and Parts Repairs are not only about skilled technicians they're also about the parts used in the repair and the technology available. We have numerous advanced technology from Ford that makes any repair more precise and faster than ever before. Your Ford was built with the same technology we use to repair it. For the safety of both you and your car, we only use genuine Ford parts. They're identical to the parts that built your Ford, as they come off the same assembly lines. Each part matches the highest national and international standards to ensure a safe and flawless repair. If you'd like to know more about our repairs or to book a repair, call us today at Ken Ganley Ford West.

Your Ford engine is the most important part of your car. It's also the most expensive to repair or replace if a serious problem develops. Fortunately, engine problems are usually easy to notice. Your Ford dealer can fix any of these problems for you. We listed some of the most common problems below. 3 Engine Problems You Should Get Fixed at Your Ford Dealer Failing Alternator Your alternator's job is to provide electrical power for your car. It does this by converting mechanical energy from the movement of the crankshaft into magnetic energy and then DC. This relatively small device supplies all of the power for your car. An alternator will wear out like any other component and can also be damaged. A worn or damaged alternator will cause major problems for your electrical system. An alternator that can't produce enough power will cause random glitches in the electrical system. These problems will become more frequent and serious as the alternator wears out. A lack of consistent electrical power can also affect vital systems like spark plugs and headlights. A worn-out alternator can't be repaired. We will need to test the alternator and replace it if it's been damaged. more Worn Piston Rings Each of the cylinders in your engine has a piston. Combustion requires air and fuel to mix in the intake manifold, and this mixture is then pumped into the cylinders. The piston in the cylinder then rises at high speed and compresses the air-fuel mix. When the piston reached the top of the cylinder, the spark plug ignites the mixture, and the piston drops down to expel the combustion residue. The rings are attached to the piston, and they ensure that the piston has an airtight seal as it moves upwards. This seal is essential, as compression can't work with an airtight seal. Over time, the rings can become worn, and this can allow additional air to enter the cylinder. The reduced compression will affect your engine performance and increase fuel expenditure. We will examine the rings and replace any that are damaged. Damaged Radiator Hoses The radiator acts as a heat exchange for the heat generated in your engine. Engine heat is carried to the radiator inside liquid coolant. Once inside the radiator, the hot coolant is rapidly cooled by airflow through the grille. The radiator is connected to the rest of the cooling system with rubber hoses. The hoses need to be replaced regularly. Worn hoses become less flexible and can develop cracks these cracks can develop into holes, and you could develop a coolant leak. We'll examine your hoses and replace them if they're damaged. If you suspect a problem in your engine, call us today at Ken Ganley Ford West.

An overheating engine can blow a gasket or even seize up altogether. Your cooling system prevents this from happening. But without a fully functioning radiator, your engine won't stay cool for long. So if you ever notice the following three signs of radiator problems, visit your local Ford dealer right away for radiator repair. Does Your Ford Need a Radiator Repair? Your Engine's Overheating The first sign of radiator trouble is often an overheating engine. When this happens, you'll usually hear loud ticking or thumping sounds as your engine starts to malfunction. You might detect a burning smell, the engine's power will drop, the hood will become hot to the touch, and you might even see smoke emerging from the front of your car. Always keep an eye on the engine temperature gauge on your Ford's dashboard. If the dial begins to creep up, pull over and check your engine and your cooling system. More often than not, overheating is caused by a faulty radiator. You Find Rust on Your Radiator Engine parts can become exposed to moisture over time, especially in cold or damp environments. Any build-up of rust will eventually damage a radiator, creating coolant leaks or interfering with the mechanical parts. The more you use your car, the less likely its parts are to gather rust. This is because the heat of a working engine steams away moisture. So if you live in cold or damp conditions, try to use your vehicle at least once a day. Also, check your engine often and scrub away any initial signs of rust while they're still minor. more You See Leaking Coolant The steady flow of coolant is what keeps your engine from overheating. This specialist fluid plumps through a system that takes it continuously from the engine to the radiator and back again. As it flows, the radiator cools coolant down. And if your coolant leaks, it will no longer be able to serve its cooling function. Coolant usually has a bright color, such as yellow, green, blue, or red, which makes it easier to spot a leak. You can also check the level in your coolant container, which has markings to indicate the appropriate level. Leaks can sometimes spring around the radiator hose connections or elsewhere in the radiator. A technician will find and fix a leak for you. How a Ford Dealer Inspects Your Radiator First and foremost, a mechanic at your local dealership will check your coolant levels and top up as necessary. They'll also inspect your radiator and entire cooling system for indications of corrosion, rust, damage, or leaks. This process includes running pressure tests on various components such as the radiator cap, thermostat, and fans. Have your radiator examined today by experienced technicians at Ken Ganley Ford West. We're the dealership of choice for Ford drivers in Northeast Ohio. Our welcoming team of knowledgeable professionals is dedicated to giving every single customer the region's very best service.