3 Electrical Problems You Should Always Fix at Your Ford Dealer

Burning Plastic Smells

Burning plastic is easy to identify, and it stinks. It also releases toxic chemicals as it burns. If you smell burning plastic, you very likely have an electrical problem. Your Ford contains a vast amount of wires and cables that transmit electricity from the alternator to all the electrical systems and devices. All the cables and wires are sheathed in thick plastic insulation to protect them against heat and dirt.

Older wiring can become fragile, and it can break. A broken wire will immediately cut off power to the systems connected to the damaged wire. Your car’s computer will register the lack of electricity to the affected systems and instruct your computer to supply more power. The increased amount of electricity flowing into the broken wire can cause the insulation to burn. We’ll fix this problem by identifying the damaged wiring and replacing it.

Bad Battery

A dead battery is a major headache for any driver, and it can leave you urgently seeking a jump start. Your car battery has the vital role of supplying the power that starts your engine. Despite its importance, a battery has a very limited working life. On average, a car battery will need replacement within three to five years of being installed.

We recommend regular battery testing, starting from the third year of your battery installation. We can test your battery and give you a heads-up on its condition and potential future life. This allows you more time to plan for its replacement. If your battery has died, we can quickly replace it for you to fix this problem.

Dim Lights

If you switch on the headlights and they seem dimmer than they should be, the bulbs could be due for replacement. If you’ve recently repaired your bulbs, this means there’s a problem in the electrical system that needs to be identified and repaired. The dim bulbs could mean a battery problem, an alternator problem, or even damaged wiring.

Our technicians will examine your headlights and the electrical system to find and identify the cause of the problem. Once we know what’s wrong, we’ll repair it, and your lights will work normally again.

An electrical system problem can cause problems for other systems in your car. Visit our service department today at Lundgren Ford in Eveleth, MN.

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