Electric Ford Models: Understanding Your Ford EV Maintenance and Care

Driving your new electric vehicle home from the Ford dealer is exciting, but if it’s your first EV, you might have some questions about maintenance. Fortunately, Ford EV maintenance is easier than it might seem.

Take Care of the Basics

In general, EVs require less maintenance than gas-powered vehicles, but they share some of the same basic needs. Your EV still requires regular multi-point inspections, and components like tires and brakes need to be checked for wear and replaced when necessary.

EVs have fewer fluids to worry about; there’s no engine oil, for instance. However, Ford EVs use coolant to prevent the electric motor from overheating, so you should check the fluid level and inspect the hoses for wear every six months.

Replace Your Tires More Frequently

Don’t be surprised if your EV needs its tires replaced more often than your old gas-powered car. Thanks to the battery weight, high amounts of torque, and rapid acceleration, EVs tend to be a bit rougher on tires. You can extend the life of your tires by rotating them regularly to make sure they wear evenly.

Prolong Your Battery Life

Ford EV batteries require little to no maintenance, but you do need to take proper care of your battery to get the most use out of it. Letting your battery drain completely, charging it to full capacity, and overusing rapid chargers can all reduce the lifespan of your battery.

Fortunately, with convenient home charging and more than 100,000 public chargers throughout North America, it’s easy to recharge your Ford EV anywhere. You can set your maximum charge level through your SYNC 4 touchscreen, and the FordPass app lets you monitor your battery status.

Get More Miles Out of Your Brakes

Your Ford EV uses mechanical brakes with pads, calipers, and rotors, but it also uses regenerative braking. Regenerative braking reverses the electric motor to slow the vehicle and then directs that energy back into the battery. Not only does this process replenish your battery a little when you brake, but it also reduces wear and tear on your brake components, so you won’t need to replace them as often.

Schedule Service at Your Ford Dealer

Regular maintenance for your EV is easy and affordable with the available Ford Protect Premium Maintenance EV extended service plan. This prepaid plan covers inspections, tire rotations, and more at your dealership. You can purchase coverage for up to 10 years or 150,000 miles.

To schedule service for your Ford EV or to learn more about electric Ford options, contact Village Ford in Dearborn, MI today.

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