Signs You Need a New Car Battery From Your Ford Dealership

​​​​​​​​​​​​Battery problems are a major headache for any driver. We depend on the battery to start the engine, and if it fails, one could be left hunting for jumper cables. Luckily, battery problems are quick and easy to fix, and your Ford dealership is here to solve them for you. We’d like you to know a few signs that you may need a new car battery.

Bad Alternator

The battery stores electricity to provide the power to start your Ford’s engine and to maintain the electrical systems when the engine is switched off. The electricity used is replaced when your engine is running. The alternator begins its work once your engine starts, and this mini-generator replenishes the battery’s stored energy as you drive.

A failing alternator produces less electricity than it previously did. The lack of power affects all your car’s systems, which means less electricity is available to replenish the battery. Since the energy needed to start the engine is relatively fixed, reduced recharging will gradually cause the battery to run down. We will check your alternator and replace it if it’s failing.

Slow Cranking

Cranking brings your engine to life. When you turn the key or push the start button, an electrical charge is sent from the battery to the starter. This charge powers the starter, which initiates the crank. The crank enables the combustion process to begin, and once combustion starts your engine will run under its own power.

Cranking requires a significant amount of electricity, and a weakening battery may not supply enough power. Slow cranking can also be caused by a problem with the starter. Our technicians will need to investigate to find the cause of the problem. Once we’ve identified the failing component, we can repair or replace it depending on the situation.

Worn Cables

Your battery is connected to the electrical system by two battery cables. These cables are protected by thick insulation to protect them against the heat inside the engine. The cables can become damaged over time, and this affects the battery’s ability to recharge and supply the necessary power to start the engine.

If you examine the cables and they show signs of wear or damage, it’s time to visit our service department. Our technicians can quickly replace damaged cables, and we’ll test your battery and the electrical system for any other issues. If damaged cables are the cause of the problem, your battery will work normally again as soon as they’re replaced.

A weakening battery can fail when you need it, and you could be stuck waiting for a tow truck. Call us today at Pugmire Automotive Group, and we’ll ensure this doesn’t happen.

Tags: How To Tell When I Need A New Car Battery
Posted in Battery Replacement/Repair, Carrollton, GA, Pugmire Ford of Carrollton Service | No Comments »