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As your Ford dealer, we have a wide range of services to keep your vehicle in great condition. We want to tell you more about some of the types of Ford maintenance we provide. Starter Repair The starter cranks your engine, and this craning action starts the combustion process. Once combustion begins, it continues until you switch your engine off. The starter is powered by a strong electrical charge provided by the battery when you hit the start button. A worn or damaged starter can make starting slower or prevent your engine from starting at all. A starter can wear out, but it's more common for a small component called the starter solenoid to fail. The solenoid receives the electrical charge from the battery and passes it to the starter. If the solenoid fails, the starter won't power up. We'll examine your starter and replace the solenoid if it's failed. If the starter is damaged, we'll repair or replace it. Rectifier Replacement The alternator is a very strong component with few internal pieces. It spins at high speed and produces electricity for all your car's systems. The spinning motion produces magnetic energy, which is captured by the stator and converted to AC. The AC is then converted by the rectifier to DC to supply your Ford's electricity needs. The rectifier can fail due to age, and this prevents the conversion of AC to DC. Without this conversion, your car's systems will draw DC power from the battery. This can quickly exhaust the battery's reserves, causing it to fail in less than 40 minutes on average. Replacing the rectifier is a quick process, and your alternator will produce usable electricity again. Brake Fluid Leak Brake fluid is vital for your braking system as it provides the hydraulic power that forces the braking system to engage and stop your Ford. The fluid operates in an airtight environment and is highly pressurized to provide the force needed to engage the brakes. The heat and pressure in the braking system, together with natural wear and tear, can cause a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak is difficult to detect, as the fluid is thin and looks like cooking oil. You'll feel the effects of a leak, as the brake pedal provides less resistance than it previously did. The loss of fluid will cause slower reactions from your brakes and increase your braking distance. Our technicians will find and seal the leak, then refill your brake fluid and you'll be able to brake safely again. If you'd like to know more about our services or to book a service, contact us today at Banister Ford of Marlow Heights in Suitland, MD.

The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport is everything you want an SUV to be: powerful, agile, and classy. It is ready to take every adventure to new heights with its impressive engines and off-road capabilities. Read on to learn more about its trim levels. 1. Big Bend The entry-level Big Bend trim is loaded with features that make every excursion more comfortable and confident. Under its hood, you find a 1.5-liter engine delivering 181 horsepower while paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The SYNC 3 infotainment system comes with enhanced voice recognition and can seamlessly connect with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. To enhance driver confidence, the Bronco Sport provides a suite of advanced safety features. These include the pre-collision assist, lane keeping system, electronic traction control, and blind spot information system. 2. Heritage Oxford white exterior elements and plain cloth interior upholstery set the Heritage trim apart. LED fog lamps improve visibility when bad weather conditions reduce your ability to see the road ahead. Other features are a full-size spare tire, a Navy Pier Micro Suede armrest, and a center console with race red stitching. 3. Bronco Sport Free Wheeling The Bronco Sport Free Wheeling is more than adventure-ready. It features a mini spare tire, rubberized cargo floor mat, first- and second-row floor liners, and ombre stitching with sunset weave cloth seats. The 17-inch wheels are painted with race red accents that complement its exterior look. 4. Outer Banks Stepping up to the Outer Banks trim gives you a black with white Bronco lettering grille and 18-inch machined-face aluminum ebony black-painted wheels. The remote start system lets you start your engine without entering the car. Shoppers are also rewarded with dual-zone climate control, which allows the front passenger and driver to enjoy their individual temperature settings. There's also a 6.5-inch color instrument panel that informs the driver of essential information about the operation and status of the car. 5. Badlands This is the most sophisticated Bronco Sport trim. It comes with most features offered in the Outer Banks trim, plus metallic bash plates, front tow hooks, and a distinctive carbonized gray grille with white Bronco lettering. The Badlands is ready to be your trusted partner on off-road adventures with an advanced 4×4 drivetrain, a twin-clutch rear drive unit, and a 2-liter EcoBoost powertrain. The number of drive modes upgrades to seven options, adding Mud/Rut and Rock Crawl. Increased ground clearance makes conquering rocky terrain a breeze. No matter where you want to take the 2024 Bronco Sport, rest assured that you'll get reliable performance. Interested in test-driving this versatile SUV? Visit Banister Ford of Marlow Heights in Suitland, MD, today.

Your Ford's ignition coil turns the battery's low power into the bang needed to ignite the fuel. If this coil isn't pulling its weight, your car might start guzzling gas, shake, lose power, misfire, or worse, refuse to start. Below are eight faulty ignition coil signs that will tell you it's time to head over to your Ford dealer for a new coil. 1. Your Car Suddenly Guzzles More Gas One of the first signs of a failing ignition coil is when your car suddenly burns more gas than usual. When your spark plugs don't receive the necessary power from the battery, your car's fuel consumption will spike. 2. Your Car Feels Slow and Sluggish A failing coil can make your car slow and sluggish when you put your foot down. If your Ford isn't as responsive as it once was when you accelerate, poor ignition of the air-fuel mixture in the engine could be the problem. 3. Your Car Misfires and Idles Roughly A failing ignition coil can cause your car to misfire, which can damage your engine. When your car misfires or starts to idle roughly, it's definitely time to visit us for a thorough checkup. 4. Your Car Backfires When your engine starts stumbling and misfiring, it's a serious problem. You'll hear loud bangs and see smoke billowing out of your tailpipe. The quicker you get this problem fixed, the less damage it will cause and the more money you will save. 5. You Hear Strange Coughing and Spluttering Noises If your car makes strange noises when you start it, something's up. In addition to hearing the loud bangs from your misfiring engine, you will also hear coughing or spluttering noises. 6. Your Engine Stalls If the coil is failing and not giving enough voltage to the spark plugs, they can't ignite the fuel properly. This will cause your engine to stall when your car is idling. 7. You Struggle To Get Your Car Going The coil supplies the necessary voltage to create the spark that starts your engine. If the coil isn't doing its job, starting your car will become a real struggle. If you happen to get it going, it's best to drive to us as soon as possible before your car won't start at all. 8. Your Check Engine Light Goes On When you see the check engine light on your dashboard light up, it's a warning something's wrong. When you notice the light, especially if your car is stalling, misfiring, or struggling to start, book an appointment with us as soon as possible to sort your car out before things get worse. If your car is giving you problems like the ones mentioned above, you need to get a new coil fitted very soon. Get in touch with Banister Ford of Marlow Heights in Suitland, MD, today. Our certified Ford technicians will expertly replace the coil and make your car troubles vanish in a flash.