Ford Certified Service at Rowe Ford Westbrook

Your Ford car, truck or SUV is built with a high level of design and engineering expertise. It's been put together by one of the world's foremost automakers and it can give you many miles of dependable performance. The key to unlocking that performance is simply making the investment in getting regular, factory-recommended maintenance from us at Rowe Ford Sales in Westbrook ME. Here are some guidelines to help keep your Ford running like new.

Regular oil changes: The foundation of good maintenance

Your Ford F-150 or Ford Explorer comes with a long life expectancy. But any vehicle faces an invasion of unwanted guests like dirt, dust and grime in the normal course of driving. In addition, tiny metallic fragments can end up in your engine through the usual mechanical process. Your motor oil collects all that microscopic gunk and flushes it away with every oil change. We then fill your Ford engine with fresh new lubrication.

How often do I need an oil change?

There was a time not long ago when most mechanics recommended getting your oil changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. That was based on using conventional motor oil and that's not recommended any more. At Rowe Ford in Westbrook, we use today's more refined synthetic oils and that can allow your Ford vehicle to go as long as 7,500 miles between oil changes.

Of course, if you drive in dirty, dusty conditions or you do a lot of stop-and-go city driving, your oil might need to be changed more often. Ask one of our service advisors for a recommendation that fits your Ford.

How can I take great care of my tires?

We believe the most important task we can do to help extend the life of your tires is to give you a regular tire rotation with every oil change. When we can reposition all four tires, we can help your tires wear more evenly. We can also examine your tires to check on tread depth and overall wear. If we notice that your tread depth is less than 4/32nds of an inch, we’ll recommend newtires. We have a great selection of name-brand tires in stock and we’ll be happy to install a complete set for you.

Do I really need a wheel alignment?

After getting your tires rotated regularly, we believe that a wheel alignment is your next priority when it comes to tires. Your wheels can get knocked out of alignment simply by running over a pothole or hitting a curb too hard. When that happens, your steering isn't as precise and that can be dangerous, especially if roads are slippery. Our expert wheel alignment can get you back on track and help keep you safe.

What's the best way to take care of my brakes?

The most common wear-out item on your braking system is your set of brake pads. If you hear a squeaking sound every time you step on the brake pedal, it's a sign that your brake pads are probably wearing out. Bring your Ford to us and we can check the condition of your pads. If we replace your pads early enough, we might be able to help you avoid having to also replace your more expensive rotors. New Ford-quality brake pads help you drive more safely.

Have us check your battery and top-off your fluids

We can give your battery a load test to make sure you have enough juice to start properly. We can also clean corrosion off your cables and connections to help your battery last longer. We'll be glad to top-off your brake fluid, power steering fluid and windshield wiper fluid. Schedule service today at Rowe Ford Sales in Westbrook ME.