Engine problems can develop for a variety of reasons. Some are due to components aging and wearing out, and others could be caused by delayed maintenance. Your Ford dealer is an expert on your engine, and we can repair any problem quickly and efficiently. These are some possible problems in the engine that we can fix for you.
3 Engine Problems You Should Always Fix at Your Ford Dealer
Check Engine Light
Some drivers ignore the check engine light and plan to get it checked when they have time. This view can, unfortunately, lead to serious problems for a car engine. The warning light signals that something has gone wrong with the engine. The light is connected to your car's computer. The computer receives information from numerous sensors in your car. If a sensor detects a problem, the light will illuminate.
Unlike most warning lights, the engine light can represent a huge variety of potential issues. Your car's computer automatically logs the particular problem before it triggers the light. To find the exact cause of the problem, we'll connect your car's computer to our diagnostic system. Our system will show the exact cause of the problem and allow us to fix it very quickly.
Low Fuel Efficiency
Fuel efficiency is one of the reasons you chose your Ford. You know how often you usually have to visit the pump based on your driving habits and conditions. If you need to visit the gas station more frequently than you used to, your engine is becoming less efficient. Poor fuel efficiency is not only costly, but it can also lead to damage to your engine.
There are many reasons why an engine can become inefficient. One possibility is a blocked air filter. The lack of air in the engine caused by the blockage will turn the engine fuel-rich. A fuel-rich engine doesn't burn all the fuel that enters the cylinders. This wasted fuel means your engine has to use more gas than it should. We can test your engine to find the cause of the problem and fix it.
Dirty Intake Manifold
The intake manifold is the section of your engine where fuel and air mix before they enter the cylinders. Once these components have been correctly mixed, the mixture is drawn into the cylinders. This mixture will then be compressed and ignited by the spark plug.
Carbon in the fuel can accumulate in the manifold. Some of this carbon is drawn into the cylinders with the fuel-air mixture. Excessive carbon can lead to engine damage and can also block the catalytic converter and produce further problems. Once we've cleaned the manifold, this problem disappears.
If you suspect a problem with your engine, call us immediately at Matthews Ford.