You should visit your local Ortonville, MI Ford dealership as soon as you notice that you need a brake repair. Driving with faulty brakes is one of the most dangerous things that you can do in a vehicle, so never, ever take a risk with your brakes. Visit us soon as you notice any signs below. 1. There's a Metallic Scraping Sound Your brake pads are equipped with a built-in system that lets you know when it's time for your brake pads to be replaced. The brake pads wear away, and a sharp metal component is exposed. This metal component scrapes against your rotor, and in doing so, it creates a high-pitched metallic squealing sound. You'll hear this sound while you're driving, and it's very faint. You should always take a moment on every journey to drive with your windows rolled up and the radio off, as that will ensure you hear this sound. more 2. There's a Clicking Noise Occurring Some vehicles have their brake pads held in with pins, bolts, or clips. This ensures your brake pads don't wobble around. However, the pens, bolts, or clips holding the brake pads can become loose, and when they do, you'll hear a clicking sound. You'll hear this sound when you use the brake pedal, so always listen extra closely when it's time to break. 3. It's Taking Longer Than Usual to Break If you notice that it's taking longer than usual to break, then you may have an issue called a "brake fade". If you apply pressure to the brake pedal over a vast distance but you don't fully stop your vehicle, then it takes a toll on your braking system. Don't worry, you did nothing wrong—you usually only do this maneuver when it's necessary, for example, when you're driving downhill. Unfortunately, sometimes necessary maneuvers can damage your vehicle. You should get a brake service more frequently if you live in an area with lots of hills, as you'll most likely be using your brakes without bringing your vehicle to a full stop frequently. Doing this will damage the brakes, so you'll need to get them checked out and repaired more often. If you get a regular check-up for your brakes, then you should have no issues. 4. Your Brakes Feel Spongy If you notice that your brake pedal feels strange when you press it, then something's wrong. Most of the time, you'll notice that your brake pedal feels squishy or sponge-like, and it may take more pressure to get your vehicle to stop. Visit your dealership as soon as you notice this problem occurring, as it can easily get worse. Eventually, your brake pedal may become fully unresponsive, and you don't need us to tell you how dangerous that is. Call a tow truck immediately, as you really don't want to drive when your brakes aren't working at full capacity. Visit Randy Wise Ford in Ortonville, MI to get your brakes fixed. We'll get to the bottom of your problem. Image via pexels.com.
Understanding car insurance can make you feel more confident when you are shopping for coverage. There are lots of common car insurance myths out there, and many of them are not true. Here are four myths about car insurance debunked. Red Cars are More Expensive to Insure According to one of the more common car insurance myths out there, a red car is usually more costly to insure than a white one. This sounds like common sense, but like many car insurance myths, it's only partially true. When you ask for a quote, the company will usually ask you the model, color of your car, make, and any other identifying information. The more expensive and sporty your car, the more expensive to insure. Many sports cars are red and therefore more expensive to insure than their more bland, four-door sedan counterparts. more Auto Insurance Only Covers Damage to Vehicles One of the most common car insurance myths is that liability-only coverage covers accident damages. This is actually a myth and actually a very important part of the coverage process. Bodily injury liability protects you from paying for the damages to another person's body or property that is caused by an accident you cause. In order to be properly compensated, bodily injury liability coverage must be contained in the policy. Some policies have no bodily injury liability coverage, but there are many other policies that have it included. Insure More For Better Rates Another of the more common car insurance myths out there is that the more you have on your policy, the better your rates will be. This is not true. How much you pay has to do with determining what kind of driver you are. If you are someone who has made several auto insurance claims in the past few years and you're on your third or fourth policy, you are likely to have higher rates than someone who doesn't have these factors against them. There might be a multi-car discount available, but if you have a lot on your record, it will still be more expensive than what someone else pays that has a clean record. You Don't Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage in No-Fault States One important thing to know is that uninsured motorist coverage, or uninsured motorist bodily injury, can help protect you from having to pay for damages to your car, even in a no-fault state where your auto insurance provider needs to cover. This type of coverage can save you money if you happen to get into an accident with someone who does not have insurance or if they flee the scene of an accident that wasn't your fault. There are certain benefits that might be available to you under this plan that wouldn't normally be covered under your own plan. There are many car insurance myths out there that you need to avoid. Some of these may be related to your coverage, and some may relate to your wallet. Speaking with an auto insurance professional can help you to find the best policy for your car and needs. Contact us at Randy Wise Ford and our dedicated professionals will help you out with any concerns you may have regarding insurance! Image via ford.com.
There are lots of features we could highlight in the 2025 Ford Expedition, but we had to narrow this down to a select few. This SUV is roomy, practical, and strong, and it comes in two sizes for people with different needs. 1. The Fantastic Size The standard-sized Expedition allows you to fit your cargo into 22.9, 69.9, or 108.5 cubic feet of space. That's the amount of room behind the third, second, and first rows, respectively. Both the second and third rows can be folded down completely in every trim. The cargo space can vary even more depending on how much cargo and how many passengers you're traveling with. Every seat in the third and second rows can be folded flat independently of the others in some trims, or you can fold down any combination of them together. There's a little more room in the MAX. Behind the third, second, and first rows, in that order, there are 37.4, 84.5, and 123.1 cubic feet of space. more 2. The Excellent Strength The maximum towing capacity of the Expedition varies slightly based on the model you choose. Standard Expedition models can tow up to 6,000 pounds in 4x2 versions and 9,600 pounds in 4x4 models. The Expedition MAX tows up to 6,300 pounds in 4x2 trims and 9,000 pounds if you're driving a 4x4 model. 3. The Great Infotainment Tech Every Expedition and MAX model has a center touchscreen measuring 13.2 inches in size. This infotainment display is equipped with a 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot to let you stay online even when you're far from home. SiriusXM with 360L is standard, so everyone driving this car can explore ad-free curated music, news, sports, podcasts, and other forms of talking-based entertainment. If you'd rather listen to your own carefully made playlists, then you can do so by connecting your smartphone to the system and asking it to play songs from the music streaming apps you've got on your phone. You can also do so much more when your phone is connected to the system, including accessing your calendar, checking your voicemail, listening to your text messages, and answering calls. 4. The Comfort The Expedition doesn't cut corners regarding comfort. All trims have a 10-way power-adjustable seat for the driver, giving you an incredible amount of control over your seat's position for maximum comfort. The front seat passenger gets a similar amount of control, as the seat is an 8-way power-adjustable one. The front seats have power lumbar and recline, too. All three rows are spacious enough for all ages to sit in without ending up uncomfortable. These are just the highlights, but there are many more great features you should get to know. Test drive the Expedition now at Randy Wise Ford, Inc. in Ortonville, MI.
