Keep Your Ford On the Road for Years to Come

Your Ford is built to last, but it's going to need some help on your end to keep it in its best shape. Whether your Ford hauls cargo to and from the jobsite, or it escorts you and your family on your daily adventures, routine Ford maintenance is the best way to keep your vehicle looking and running its best over the years.

From weekly washes to regular oil changes, come with us as we cover our highly recommended Ford maintenance tips to keep your vehicle in its best shape.

Keep Your Ford Running its Best for Years to Come

Drive Your Vehicle Regularly
Your Ford was designed to stay in service. Leaving your vehicle sitting for weeks or months on end could cause your gaskets and hoses to dry out. If your Ford isn’t a daily driver, we recommend driving it at least once every few weeks for at least 15 minutes. If your vehicle is stored for months or entire seasons at a time, we recommend using a trickle charger to keep your battery in its best health as your Ford awaits your return.

Stay on Top of Your Ford Maintenance
Your Ford maintenance schedule is designed to keep your vehicle in its optimal running condition throughout its life. Each maintenance service has a large impact on the operation and reliability of the many moving parts of your vehicle.

In your owner’s manual, you’ll find the recommended scheduled maintenance for your Ford. Here, you'll find everything from when to rotate your tires to when to change your spark plugs and motor oil.

Use Genuine Ford Parts
Genuine replacement parts play a huge role in your vehicle’s performance and reliability. Whether you’re replacing your timing belt or your water pump, be sure to use genuine Ford parts to promote long term reliability.

Get Mechanical Defects Repaired
If you know that your Ford has any mechanical defects, it's a good idea to get your vehicle repaired before the problem causes other components to fail. For example, ignoring an oil warning light or even a check engine light could lead to costly repairs and potential engine failure.

Get Mechanical Defects Repaired

Now that we’ve discussed our favorite car maintenance tips to keep your car running its best, here’s how to keep it looking like new:

Wash Your Vehicle Weekly
Washing your vehicle every week prevents contaminants, dirt, and other debris from damaging your paint and stealing its luster.

Wax Yearly
Getting a yearly wax provides a protective seal to your clearcoat and helps your vehicle maintain that showroom shine!

Get Scratches/Dents Repaired
A scratch or dent in your paint may not look so bad, and you may even get used to it, but a scratch in your paint can cause the paint around it to chip. We recommend getting cosmetic issues addressed to keep your car looking its best throughout the years.

Keep Your Car on the Road with Trusted Care from Rountree Moore Ford

We’ve covered how to keep your car looking and performing its best, but we haven't quite covered where to get your vehicle serviced! Here at Ford of Port Richey, our Ford Service Center is dedicated to keeping your vehicle on the road for the long haul! Each of our service technicians is highly qualified and uses genuine Ford replacement parts to keep your vehicle in its best shape. We even offer attractive service specials to help you save money!

We’re located in Lake City, FL and we welcome drivers in Five Points, FL and White Springs, FL to schedule service!

Schedule service today and keep your vehicle in its best shape!