Vehicle Suspension Service & Repair

Suspension Service with Stanley Ford Gilmer

Your Ford’s suspension system plays a key role in providing a stable and safe ride. This system connects to the wheels and steering wheel, which helps you stay in control. You can get it serviced and repaired at Stanley Ford Gilmer.

How the Suspension System Works

The suspension system is a series of components that connect to each other and other parts of the vehicle. They all work together to keep you traveling on the roads. The main components of the system include:

Ball joints, which allow the control arm to pivot
Control arm, which connects the ball joints to the steering wheel
Springs, which help to control the height of the vehicle and the load it carries
Shocks, which absorb energy from the road when it makes impact with the tires
Anti-sway bar, which changes the direction of the wheels with the steering wheel

Each vehicle has a suspension system for the front and rear wheels. On vehicles that keep the axle separate from the wheels, it is known as an independent suspension. Dependent suspension systems require the wheels to move with the axle.

How to Tell When Your Suspension Requires Repair

Your suspension will work well most of the time, but it can get worn if you travel on bumpy roads or over rough terrain. When your system isn’t working the way it should, you will notice some important signs that service is needed.

Your vehicle takes longer to stop even though the brakes are in good shape.
The suspension makes a squeaking or clanging sound.
The vehicle pulls to one side even when you’re traveling straight.
Your steering wheel stays turned to one side when you’re traveling in a straight line.
You notice the vehicle swaying back and forth or up and down as you drive.

It’s important to get your vehicle checked out if you notice any of these signs. When the suspension starts to fail, it can make it more difficult to control your vehicle. You may have a harder time getting it to stop, which increases the risk of getting hit.
You’re also at a higher risk of a rollover because of the bounce and sway of the vehicle. This becomes an even bigger danger in high winds. You also have to work harder to keep your vehicle driving in a straight line because it wants to pull over to one side.

Get Your Suspension Checked with Stanley Ford Gilmer

Schedule service for your Ford EcoSport or Ford e-Mach if you notice issues with your suspension. Our service technicians will diagnose the issue and get it repaired quickly, so you can travel safely on the roads again.
Use our online scheduler to set up an appointment on a day and time you prefer or give us a call to find the time that works best for you. Let Stanley Ford Gilmer help you keep your Ford vehicle traveling safely down the road to all your destinations.

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