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Service contracts provide an affordable way to maintain and repair your vehicle. Find out more about the benefits of investing in this type of plan with Ewald's Hartford Ford! 6 Benefits of Extended Service Contracts From Your Ford Dealership 1. Flexible Plan and Deductible Options Choose the service contract that fits your needs with four available plans. PowertrainCARE covers 29 components of your vehicle. BaseCARE increases coverage to 89 components while ExtraCARE covers 113 components. The most extensive and best-selling plan, PremiumCARE, covers more than 1,000 components of your Ford. These plans aren't just for extended maintenance. They also pay for repairs that result from wear-and-tear on the vehicle. more Select a $0, $50, $100, or $200 deductible depending on the plan. An available disappearing deductible decreases over time. You can customize your plan with many types of add-on coverage. Ford offers TheftCARE, SurfaceCARE, WindshieldCARE, DentCARE, TireCARE Plus, and more. 2. Transferable Coverage Our service plans go with your vehicle, which means the new owner gets the benefit of your coverage if you decide to sell or trade in your Ford. Having this type of contract can increase the value of your car, truck, or SUV. 3. Reliable Service Every maintenance service will be performed by Ford-trained and certified technicians. They only use genuine Ford OEM parts and accessories, ensuring continued quality and durability. If your vehicle breaks down, you can access 24-hour roadside assistance through a toll-free hotline. In addition, the included Key Service replaces a misplaced or damaged key fob. 4. Rental Benefits You don't have to go without a vehicle if your covered service takes more than a day. Your plan covers the cost of a rental car for up to 10 days, including pick-up and delivery service. 5. No Out-of-Pocket Fees When your Ford needs a covered service, you only pay the deductible. You'll know exactly how much you'll spend when you make a maintenance appointment, with no hidden costs or surprise expenses. We even offer a flexible Installment Payment Plan so you can spread out the cost of your extended service contract over time. 6. Expansive Protection You can use your extended service plan at thousands of Ford dealers. It works at any location in the United States, Mexico, or Canada, so enjoy peace of mind when you take a road trip. Get started with your Ford service contract today. You can purchase a plan anytime within the period of your new vehicle warranty, which is three years or 36,000 miles. Extended coverage is available for various intervals up to a maximum of 175,000 miles or 10 years. Visit Ewald's Hartford Ford in Hartford, WI to learn more about our available plans and check out our impressive inventory.

Combustion produces numerous dangerous, toxic chemicals, and the emissions system converts them into less harmful chemicals and water. System components will wear out or become damaged as time passes, leading to problems. As your Ford dealership, we'd like you to know a few signs that you need to visit us for an emissions system repair. 3 Signs You Need an Emissions System Repair at Your Ford Dealership Blocked Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter is connected to the exhaust system and receives the gases dumped out of the engine cylinders after combustion. The converter uses immense pressure, intense heat, and chemical reactions to change them before expulsion through the exhaust pipe. Conversion produces carbon as a byproduct, and this substance can build up and block the converter. If the converter is blocked, engine gases are forced back into the engine. These gases increase the pressure inside the engine, potentially causing it to shut down. The check engine light will illuminate to signal that something is wrong. Our technicians will clear any blockages, and the converter will work effectively again. more Blocked Air Filter Efficient combustion requires a precise mixture of air and fuel. Air enters your Ford through the radiator grille, passing into the engine air filter. The filter captures dirt, leaf particles, and other debris before allowing the now-clean air to enter the engine. As time passes, the filter's concertina-like folds will become clogged with dirt, drastically reducing the amount of air fed into the engine. If the engine doesn't receive enough air, it turns fuel-rich. A fuel-rich engine produces less power and uses more fuel. The spark plugs and ignition coils suffer increased wear and tear as they can't work effectively, and much of the fuel used won't burn. Large quantities of unburnt fuel can't be sufficiently processed, which increases exhaust emissions. You'll also smell fuel in the exhaust fumes. Once we replace the filter, these problems will disappear. Damaged Oxygen Sensors Oxygen sensors monitor the amount of air in the engine and continuously report this to your computer. The computer uses this information to adjust the air-fuel ratio to maintain a 14:1 air-to-fuel ratio for perfect combustion. These sensors can fail due to age or damage, leading to engine problems. If your computer doesn't receive accurate reports on air in the engine, it's forced to guess. This can cause a fuel-rich engine, as we saw above, or a fuel-lean engine, where your engine doesn't receive enough fuel. Both situations increase wear and tear on the emissions system and increase harmful emissions. We'll replace any damaged sensors to fix this issue. If something is wrong with your emissions system, we can fix it for you. Contact us today at Ewald's Hartford Ford in Hartford, WI.

Your Ford EV is designed to deliver efficiency and performance, but even the most advanced cars need regular care. You'll need to learn your electric car's core maintenance requirements, some of which are similar to those of traditional cars, while some are unique for EVs. Here are five essential Ford EV maintenance tips. You can gain further guidance and servicing assistance at your local Ford dealer. 6 Care Tips for Your Ford EV Have Your Brakes Inspected Twice a Year The good news with EV brakes is that regenerative braking alleviates some strain on the main friction brakes. As EV drivers tend to use the friction brakes less, the brake pads and rotors wear down less rapidly. However, all brake parts gradually wear out and need replacements; therefore, both regenerative and friction brakes require routine inspections by a trusted technician. Twice a year is a good rule of thumb for these inspections. more Protect Your Battery From Extreme Temperatures Another bonus with EVs is how little maintenance the battery pack requires compared to a traditional gas engine. There's no motor oil to change, for example. Despite this, you can greatly extend your battery's life with a few upkeep principles. Firstly, avoid allowing your battery pack to get too hot or too cold. Always keep your battery's cooling system in good order and park under the shade or in a garage on hot days. Likewise, keep your car out of the cold during winter; if you don't have access to a garage, an insulated car cover can help. Keep Your Battery Moderately Charged EV battery packs degrade faster when fully charged or completely depleted. To maximize your battery's longevity, keep it in the optimal charging range between 20 to 80 percent. Rotate Your Tires at Your Ford Dealer Your tires are key to road safety, so never neglect to maintain them. Along with monthly air pressure checks, have your tires rotated by a professional twice a year. This keeps tire wear more uniform and helps the tires last longer. Change All Essential Vehicle Fluids Check your owner's manual for the fluids in your car. While your EV won't have motor oil (unless it's a hybrid with both a battery pack and gas engine), you may need to maintain and occasionally flush the liquid coolant in the battery's cooling system. The transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, differential fluid, and windshield wiper fluid will also need to be looked after. Leave Your Ford EV Maintenance to Our Qualified Technicians Switching to an electric vehicle is a fine choice that requires a little getting used to. With a convenient servicing schedule arranged at your local dealership, we can make sure you never neglect to have any important maintenance carried out. Visit Ewald's Hartford Ford in Hartford, WI, to have your EV thoroughly serviced by experienced professionals. We're a well-reputed local dealership dedicated to providing sky-high customer satisfaction in all that we do.