Don’t be caught out when peak construction season comes around and there’s work to be done, and that’s not going to happen when your fleet vehicles start breaking down.
The saying “prevention is better than cure” comes to mind, and what better way to boost productivity and reduce costs than by preventing costly job-site breakdowns and project delays during peak construction time?
Proactive fleet maintenance
Relying on a specialized Ford Service Center, such as Best Ford Pro Elite Commercial in Nashua, NH, will keep your fleet on the road and operating at peak efficiency.
The best place to start is to be proactive and to find the right partner for all your commercial vehicles’ service and repair needs.
That’s why Best Ford’s new commercial service center is your best bet.
Built around the real-world needs of hardworking fleets, it offers Ford’s legendary reputation for performance, reliability, and innovation. With more service bays, faster turnaround times, and specialized expertise, our technicians know all that is needed to get you ready before peak construction season comes around.
Top fleet maintenance tips
Business owners can perform many necessary maintenance tasks on their fleets at their own premises, reducing downtime and costs, or simply bring their vehicles to a Ford Service Center for professional maintenance and repairs.
Fluids and filters
Lugging around heavy construction materials will eventually take its toll on your vehicles no matter how tough they are built. Heavy loads and dust from construction sites will lead to premature engine wear and expensive repair bills.
Be sure to check and service items like:
- Engine oil
- Oil filters
- Transmission fluids
- Coolant levels and all hoses and fittings
Battery and charging system
Test your fleet’s battery voltages and clean all terminal connections to eliminate corrosion. Weak batteries should be proactively replaced so your vehicles start reliably every morning, preventing unnecessary delays in getting to the job site.
Safety checks
Fleet owners must ensure that horns, all lights, and windshield wipers are fully functional, and that all safety features are functioning correctly. Remember, an injured crew member cannot perform their duties, which can delay the completion of the construction project.
Tires and suspension
Driving on construction sites and associated rugged terrain will accelerate tire damage, which can easily result in dangerous, frequent blowouts and uneven tire wear.
Towing and hauling heavy construction materials place additional, often immense, stress on suspension components, so it’s advisable to inspect leaf springs, shock absorbers, and steering linkages to avoid uneven tire wear and unstable handling before your busy period begins.
Performing the following simple routine maintenance checks will go a long way to keeping your fleet running smoothly.
- Check the tread depth of every tire
- Ensure tires are inflated according to manufacturer-recommended cold PSI
- Perform wheel alignment and suspension checks, as well as adequate greasing of all necessary lubrication points
Fleet maintenance at Best Ford Pro Elite Service Center
Speak with our team at Best Ford Pro Elite Service Center in Nashua, NH, for all your fleet maintenance needs.
Allow us to create custom fleet maintenance programs for your business, tailored to mileage, usage, and duty cycle, to reduce downtime and control operating costs.
