How do i check my Ford's battery?
Today’s cars, bakkies and SUVs are loaded with technology. Add even more technology with the phones, tablets and laptops that we bring into our vehicles, and it’s more important than ever to ensure your battery is always operating at peak performance. At Ford Service, we know exactly what battery is needed for your specific vehicle and can help guide you through what can be a somewhat complex process. Plus, each Ford® battery we install features the latest technologies in design and engineering. They provide dependable power to today’s high-technology vehicles across a wide range of conditions.
Have your battery tested at your Ford Dealer if you see or experience the following:
- Corrosion around the terminals or posts
- Damage on the terminals or posts
- Frays or cuts in the battery cables
- Loose battery cables or terminals
- Worn drive belts
- Bulging or deformation in the battery casing
- Movement or wiggling of the battery in its mounting
- Constant charging or electrical system problems
- Difficulty getting your engine to start
Replacing your car battery tips:
- Be careful not to connect the positive cable to the negative cable and vice versa as this could cause damage to your vehicle.
- Make sure you don’t touch the opposite end of the jumper cable while connecting the other end to the second battery.
- Once your vehicle has been jump-started, allow the vehicle to run for a few minutes so that the battery has time to charge. If you can’t start your vehicle later, after jump-starting, it is likely that there is a problem with the battery or the charging system of the vehicle that will need to be attended to by an authorized Ford dealer.
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