The thought of engine problems is scary for many drivers. Fortunately, in San Jose, CA, your Ford dealer is here to help you. We can diagnose and repair any possible problem for you. Our technicians can also perform regular services to prevent these problems altogether. These are some of the problems we can fix.
Weak Alternator
Your Ford depends on a constant and consistent electricity supply to enable all its systems to work correctly. The alternator’s function is to produce this electricity, which is then supplied to every system via wires and cables. The alternator can weaken due to age, and it can be weakened or damaged by other problems in the engine.
Problems like a damaged battery can also hurt your alternator. The alternator recharges the battery at full power for ten minutes, then switches to recharging at 10% of battery capacity. A damaged battery won’t signal that the first charge has been received, and the alternator can wear itself out trying to supply more power. We’ll examine your alternator and either repair the problem or replace the alternator to fix this problem.
Sensor Problems
Sensors are installed throughout your engine, and they provide vital information to your car’s computer. This information is used by the computer to enable your car to work smoothly and effectively. The computer makes driving easier, as it takes over tasks that were previously performed by the driver. Sensors can fail in time, and this can create major problems for your car’s computer.
An example of this is a failed oxygen sensor. Oxygen sensors are positioned in your engine and the exhaust, and they monitor the level of oxygen in your engine. Your engine requires 14x more air than fuel for combustion, making air supply critical for the engine. If an oxygen sensor fails, this can lead to problems like a fuel-rich engine, stalling, and a damaged catalytic converter. We can test your sensors and replace any damaged ones.
Check Engine Light Some drivers ignore an illuminated engine light, as they don’t want to confront a problem. Comedians even tell jokes about the check engine light. This light, however, is one of the most important warning signs your car can give. The check engine light is illuminated by your computer if sensors detect a problem anywhere in your engine.
Sometimes an engine problem is easy for a driver to notice. Misfiring, engine leaks, and other obvious signs make it easy to identify the issue. In other cases, a problem can’t be identified without a thorough examination. Our technicians will identify, trace, and repair the cause of the problem.
We can repair any problem for you. Call our service department today at Mission Valley Ford.
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