Electrical problems can occur for many different reasons, including damaged wiring, worn parts, and other problems. In Little Rock, AR, your Ford dealer can fix any of these problems for you. We’d like to tell you more about some signs of issues in your electrical system.
Electrical Glitches
Random electrical issues can occur at any time. Your radio,
for example, might suddenly stop and then continue working again. If this
doesn’t repeat itself, it’s a random, inexplicable problem. Random problems can
also be a sign that your alternator is wearing out. The alternator is a mini
electrical generator that produces power for your car.
A worn alternator produces less power than it should. As time passes and the
electrical supply reduces even further, your car will develop electrical
issues. These issues are created as your car’s computer struggles to allocate
electricity to components as needed. This results in power being taken from one
component to supply other components. We can fix this problem by replacing your
alternator.
Short Circuits
Short circuits can occur for a variety of reasons, but
they’re most common when wiring is old or damaged. Your car has over a mile of
wiring that connects all the electrical components to the electrical charging
system. These wires are protected by plastic and rubber insulation, but they
can still get damaged due to movement as you drive.
Insulation that’s worn can allow wires of different voltages to touch. When
this happens, the electrical current in the wiring will follow a different path
than it’s supposed to. A short can damage your electrical system, and even
cause a fire if a higher voltage current flows into wiring that’s not designed
to withstand it. Our technicians can test your wiring and replace any worn or
damaged sections.
Damaged Spark Plugs
Spark plugs are used to ignite the fuel-air mix in the cylinders. A spark plug is attached above each cylinder, and it ignites the fuel-air mix in a cylinder as soon as the mixture has been compressed sufficiently. This ignited triggers combustion and provides the force to move your car. On average, plugs will last for 100,000 miles before they need to be replaced.
Plugs can fail due to damage, for example from carbon buildup caused by a fuel-rich engine. A failed spark plug will misfire, which prevents the contents of the cylinder from igniting. If a misfiring problem continues, it can lead to engine damage. Our technicians can test your spark plugs and replace any worn or damaged ones.
If you experience any electrical issues, call our service department at Crain Ford of Little Rock. Our Ford-trained experts will swiftly fix the problem for you.
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