Smells, noises, and how your Ford feels and responds when you drive can tell you there’s something wrong with your brakes. The signs below are warnings to get a brake repair from your Ford dealer ASAP to ensure that your Escape, Expedition, F-150, or other Ford is safe on the road.
5 Big Signs Your Ford Needs a Brake Repair From Your Ford Dealer
1. The Brake Pads Are Thin
Inspect the thickness of your brake pads, and if they look worn and thin and are less than a quarter of an inch thick, it’s best to replace them before it affects your braking ability and cause damage to your car’s brake system.
2. Your Brakes Make Screeching and Grinding Noises
When the brake pads are worn down too thin, you will hear screeching when you step on the brake pedal. The small metal bars built into the pads alert you it’s time to replace them. If you don’t replace the pads in time, they will wear down completely. You’ll start to hear horrible grinding noises from the bare metal scraping against the rotors.
3. You Feel Vibrations Through the Brake Pedal or Steering Wheel
When your brake pads are worn down too thin, it could cause vibrations you’ll feel through the brake pedal, causing your car will take longer to slow down and stop. When the rotors are warped or damaged, it will cause vibrations you’ll feel through the steering wheel.
4. You Spot Puddles Under Your Car
Your car is leaking brake fluid if you see yellowish or brownish puddles on the ground under your vehicle. A leak is a serious problem that needs fixing as soon as possible: if there’s not enough brake fluid, your brakes will stop working entirely.
5. A Brake System Warning Lights Is On
Your Ford has a brake warning light, an anti-lock brake system light (ABS), and a park brake light that will alert you if there is a problem with your brake system.
The Brake Light
First, check that your parking brake is released when you see the brake light is on. If the light stays on after you release the parking brake, it could be due to low brake fluid caused by a leak or a brake system issue.
The ABS Light
The ABS light warns you that the anti-lock brake system is off. The regular brakes are still working, but the ABS is deactivated. Your car might skid when you brake hard or take longer to slow down and come to a complete stop.
Electric Park Brake Light
The park brake light will go on if the motor fails or gets stuck. The parking brakes will not engage, or you won’t be able to drive if it’s stuck.
Get your brakes fixed as soon as you can when you notice the above signs to keep you safe behind the wheel of your Ford. Contact Murray Ford of Starke today to schedule a brake system repair, and the qualified technicians will ensure your brakes work perfectly.
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