Ford is one of the most recognized brands in the global auto industry, and for very good reason. It is the first auto company to offer quality vehicles that working people could afford to own and maintain. From the revolutionary Model A and Model T Fords of a century ago to the F-150 pickups and Mustang pony cars today, Ford remains a massively popular automotive brand.
Even kids enjoy the newest Ford models – especially a Mustang. When Ford debuted the Mustang in 1964, is sold more than 94,000 pedal-powered toy versions the following Christmas. Kids could slide into one and pedal it around the driveway and on neighborhood sidewalks while imagining themselves at the wheel of a genuine Mustang.
Winterizing Your Ford for Better Protection
A toy Mustang pedal car does not need to be winterized, but a genuine Mustang and other Ford models do. Your local Ford dealership can inspect and maintain your Ford to give it the best chance of running well all winter without any mechanical surprises putting a sudden stop to your travels.
If you live in a snowy locale, your Ford needs snow tires to help get through the worst of it. Snow tires are slightly taller and narrower than all-season radials. The taller profile on snow tires helps them to get through deep snow. The narrow tread also gets through deep snow easier than all-season radials. Plus, a more aggressive tread is designed to deliver traction and fling slush and snow out of the tire tread for better handling.
Change Fluids and Protect the Engine
The factory-trained mechanics at a Ford dealership can flush and fill the radiator and coolant to give the engine the best protection against freezing on a very cold night. They can check the battery and alternator to make sure the battery takes and full charge and the alternator and belt are in good shape to keep the battery charged all winter. That can help to prevent a suddenly dead battery on a very cold morning.
The technicians at your local Ford dealership can install windshield wiper blades that do a good job of clearing away snow and ice while driving in winter. They can also replace the wiper fluid with fluid that contains deicer to help clear frost, ice, and snow off of the windshield. They even can install a hotter thermostat so that your heater blows hot air into the cabin.
Winterizing your Ford will keep it running smoothly and safely all winter long. Follow these tips and reach out to your local Ford dealership to learn more about keeping your vehicle prepared for every season!
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