Maintenance Monday: 5 Essential Ford Maintenance Tips Every Ford Owner Should Know and Follow

Believe it or not, not every person in the world performs the necessary scheduled maintenance on their Ford F-150. Not performing scheduled maintenance on your truck can lead to major repair expenses resulting from neglect/inadequate maintenance. To prevent this from happening, Ford Motor Company has created a list of established regular maintenance intervals for your 2019 F-150. The recommended service schedule that Ford has created is based on two things, keeping your F-150 reliable and keeping the cost of owning your vehicle down. Keep reading to learn about the recommended services and why you should trust Bill MacDonald Ford to perform them. WHAT TO CHECK EVERY MONTH Air filter restriction gauge Engine oil level The function of all interior and exterior lights Tires (including the spare) for wear and proper pressure Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display Holes and slots in the tailpipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris WHAT TO CHECK EVERY SIX MONTHS Battery connections (clean if necessary) Body and door drain holes for obstructions (clean if necessary) Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Door weatherstrips for wear, lubricate if necessary. Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operations (Lubricate if necessary) Parking brake for proper operation Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function Safety warning lamps, brake, ABS, airbag, and safety belt for operation Washer spray and wiper operation (clean or replace blades if necessary) WHEN TO SCHEDULE SERVICE The 2019 Ford F-150 comes with the Intelligent-Oil-Life Monitor system, which displays a message in the information display when your truck is ready for an oil change. When the oil change message appears, make sure that you schedule your appointment within two weeks or 500 miles. After your Ford F-150 has its oil changes, make sure to reset the Intelligent-Oil-Life Monitor. Most F-150s will show the oil change message between 7,500 and 10,000 miles for "normal use" owners. (See below for examples of normal, severe, and extreme use.) If the display of your vehicle shows the message prematurely, you should have oil changes performed at least every six months or 5,000 miles. Normal Use Example: Normal Commuting with highway driving. Nor, or moderate, load or towing. Flat to moderately hilly roads. No extended idling. Severe Use Example: Moderate to heavy load or towing mountainous or off-road conditions. Extended idling. Extended hot or cold operation. Extreme use Example: Maximum load or towing. Extreme hot or cold operation When you bring your 2019 Ford F-150 to Bill MacDonald Ford for its scheduled oil change, you should also request the following services performed: Check/Change Filter Rotate tires, inspect wear and measure tread depth Multi-point vehicle inspection Check accessory drive belt/belts Check Battery Check Engine Air Filter Check Exhaust System Check Exterior Lamps Check and Fill Fluids Check Horn Operation Check Hoses Check Suspension Check Steering and LInkage Check Tires Check Windshield Check wash spray and wiper operation Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses, and parking breaks Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Inspect the half-shaft boots Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft, and U-Joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings. Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag. Fuel and water separator, drain if necessary Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tanks (diesel trucks only) Inspect the air filter restriction gauge and replace it if necessary. OTHER SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE YOUR F-150 WILL NEED Every 20,000 Miles: Replace cabin air filter. Tire Alignment Every 30,000 Miles: Replace engine air filter. Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters. Every 100,000 Miles: Replace spark plugs. Inspect accessory belts Every 150,000 Miles: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. Change front axle fluid (4WD trucks). Change rear axle fluid. Change transfer case fluid (4WD trucks). Replace fuel pump drive belt (diesel only). Replace the timing belt (diesel only). At 200,0000 miles: Change engine coolant. Now that you know what is needed, there is no reason your 2019 Ford F-150 should go without its recommended services. At Bill MacDonald Ford, we have factory-trained and Ford certified technicians ready to perform the necessary services on your vehicle. Our dealership also stocks Ford parts and authorized branded re-manufactured replacement parts. Authorized branded re-manufactured replacement parts are parts that meet or exceed Ford specifications. Ford and authorized branded parts installed at Bill MacDonald Ford carry a nationwide 24-month or unlimited mile parts and labor limited warranty. If you do not use our authorized parts, they may not meet our specifications and depending on the part, it could affect emissions compliance if you live in a state that monitors them. Source: http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?bookCode=O58053&countryCode=USA&languageCode=en&marketCode=US&viewTech=IE&chapterTitleSelected=G1645103&subTitleSelected=G2052899&topicHRef=G2052900&div=f&variantid=6500&vFilteringEnabled=False&userMarket=USA

Yes, it is true. Bill MacDonald Ford finally has a Bronco in stock that is actually available to the public...but it will not last long. The 2022 Ford Bronco that we have in stock is a 4-Door-Soft-Top Bronco Big Bend with gray and black cloth seats and a velocity blue exterior with a black soft top. The Big Bend Bronco features include 4X4 with part=time selectable engagement, a terrain management system with six G.O.A.T modes, 17 Inch Carbonized Gray painted aluminum wheels, 32 inch P255/75R17 all-terrain tires, Carbonized Gray grille, privacy glass, leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear shift knob, SYNC4 with eight-inch touch screen, carpeted floors, and the Mid Package which adds: 2-Door Intelligent Access with Lock/Unlock, 110V AC Power Outlet, Ambient Footwell Lighting, auto-dimming rearview mirror (interior), dual-zone electric automatic temperature control (includes air conditioning and front row heated seats), illuminated sliding visor vanity mirrors (driver and front passenger), remote start system, reverse sensing system, connected navigation, SYNC 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition and an 8" LCD capacitive touch screen (SYNC 4 Provides: wireless phone connection, cloud connection, AppLink w/App Catalog, 911 Assist, Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Adaptive Dashcards, Personal Profiles, Conversational Voice Command Recognition), Ford Co-Pilot360, Auto High-Beam headlamps, BLIS with cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping system, lane-keeping alert, lane-keeping aid, pre-collission assist with automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, dynamic brake support, and a rear view camera with backup assist grid lines. The Velocity Blue Bronco also has two tow hooks in the front and one tow hook in the rear. Now that we have made it through all the technical talk and you know what features are included on this Bronco, let's take a look at it! If you click here you will be able to enjoy a walk-around video that goes over a lot of the Broncos features.  For pricing and more vehicle information, click here. It is also important to mention that if you purchase a Bronco, you will be able to enjoy the Bronco Off-Roadeo experience. The Bronco Off-Roadeo is an outdoor adventure playground offered in four epic U.S. locations where Bronco 2/4 door owners can test the new Bronco lineup in challenging terrain, experience unique outdoor adventures, and immerse themselves in all things Bronco. Original retail Bronco 2/4 door owners are eligible to attend however, fleet vehicles are not included. For all program details visit: broncooffroadeo.com

Almost everyone in Saint Clair County woke up to a blanket of snow. For some, this is good news. For most, we are over it. That is why this week's #FridayFeature for our new car department is our 2022 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Premium in Cyber Orange. Just looking at its vibrant color will remind of you of summer and when you use the available heated seat and climate control features, it will feel like it too. Come summertime, switch to the cooling seat feature and never work up a sweat. Some of the things that Mustangs are known for is their power, performance, and speed. With its 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 Engine, everyone will know when you are coming, and when you leave, they will be left in the dust. Worried about waking your neighbors? Dont. You will be able to keep that roar to a minimum with its available quiet start feature.   When you are ready to have some fun, passionate performance from this iconic fastback includes hitting the 0–60 mark in under 4 seconds.*  However, safety is always important. That's why the Ford Mustang offers an extensive, well rounded collection of standard driver assist technologies. One of our personal favorites, is Ford Co-Pilot 360 which includes safety features such as: Auto High-Beam Headlamps BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert Lane Keeping System Pre-Collison Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking Rear View Camera Ready to look a little closer? Check out this walk-around video of our 2022 Ford Mustang before making the trip to purchase it from Bill MacDonald Ford in Saint Clair, Michigan.         * Mustang GT with available GT Performance Package, available 10-speed automatic and Drag Strip mode. Figures based on internal Ford test data