When your car battery starts to wear out, you’ll see the battery warning light appear more frequently on your instrument panel. In addition, various electronics might begin to fail, most notably the starter and spark plugs, which could prevent you from driving at all. Here are some common early warning signs of a failing battery; visit your local Ford dealership for quick, cost-effective battery replacement.
6 Signs Your Ford’s Battery Needs Replacement
Slow Engine Starts
Car batteries need to deliver a strong flow of voltage to the starter and spark plugs when you press the starter button in the morning. A failing battery might take a few tries to get the job done. This is a sure sign that something’s amiss.
Our South Carolina winters can sometimes get pretty cold, which takes its toll on car batteries. With an aging battery, you may find it even harder to start the engine during winter.
Frequent Jump Starts
If you find your car refusing to start at all, you might have accidentally drained your battery overnight by leaving the stereo or lights on. However, if jump starts become a regular occurrence, your battery is probably on its last legs and you’ll need to install a new one.
Faltering Electronics
All electronic accessories in modern cars depend on the battery, including the dashboard dials, power windows, phone charger, infotainment system, cameras, advanced safety features, and more. A bad battery will cause many of them to fade and fail.
Dimming Headlights
If your headlights grow fainter at night, the battery might be to blame. You can change your headlight bulbs to check if the bulbs or underlying electrical system Is at fault.
Rotten Egg Smell
Over time, vibrations and heat can cause damage to a car battery. In some cases, the battery might crack and leak battery acid. You’d probably detect this pungent sulfury smell from inside the cabin.
Malformed Battery Casing
The walls of a battery casing should always be perfectly straight. When you check your battery, if it’s clearly damaged or warped out of shape in any way, it needs to be replaced.
Get Fast Battery Replacement at Your Local Ford Dealership
Once your battery passes three years of age, you may find it running out of steam, and it’s rare for one to last more than five years. If your battery is showing the above signs of deterioration, pay us a visit. We can promptly replace it with a new one, ensuring your Ford runs smoothly once more.
Best Battery for Your Ford Model
Wondering which battery is right for your Ford? Our technicians recommend:
- Ford F-150: Motorcraft Tough Max Battery for durability and power
- Ford Escape: Motorcraft Tested Tough Plus Battery for daily reliability
- Ford Explorer: High-capacity AGM Battery for SUVs with advanced electronics
Get Your Battery Replaced at Tigers Ford
For a hassle-free Ford dealership battery replacement service, trust the experts at Tigers Ford. We use genuine Ford batteries and provide quick installation so you can get back on the road with confidence.
Call us or visit our service center for professional care and expert advice.
Visit Tigers Ford in West Union, SC, today to have your battery tested or replaced. We provide excellent cars, deals, and customer care, whatever vehicle buying, leasing, financing, or maintenance requirements you have.
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