How to Prepare Your Vehicle for a Road Trip
It's always exciting to plan a road trip, whether you're taking your car cross-country or staying in the great state of Texas. But it's especially important to make sure your vehicle is ready to embark on such an adventure, so that it provides safe and reliable transportation for you and your passengers. Not sure what Ford Explorer or F-150 maintenance may be required? Schedule a vehicle inspection at our Ford dealership near Lakehills to get started.
Whether a Mustang Mach-E tire rotation or Escape battery replacement is necessary, our certified Ford service technicians can handle it. We'll make sure your Bronco Sport or beloved Maverick is ready to go on whatever journey you have planned!
Checklist: Road Trip Car Maintenance
✓ Cabin air filter replacement
✓ Inspect belts and hoses
✓ Replace wiper blades
✓ Test car battery
✓ Check headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals
✓ Check tire air pressure and treads
✓ Tire rotation or replacement
✓ Brake inspection
✓ Oil change and filter replacement
✓ Top off or flush brake fluid
✓ Top off or change power steering fluid
✓ Top off or replace transmission fluid
Road Trip Preparation FAQs
Is my car too old for a road trip?
Even old cars can be road-trip ready if they've been properly maintained. If your older Ford Expedition or Bronco has had routine tire rotations, fluid checks and battery repairs, it is likely in good shape for a road trip.
Can my high-mileage car be safe for a road trip?
High-mileage vehicles can still be road-trip ready as long as you've received Ford service regularly. It's a good idea to have one of our technicians perform a multipoint inspection on your truck, SUV or sedan, just to be sure and to eliminate the possibility of failing components from wear and tear.
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Is my car ready for a road trip?
That depends on the condition of your car. If it has been routinely serviced and is in good working order, then it should be ready for a road trip. For example, if your Ford truck or SUV has had regular oil changes as outlined in the owner's manual, it is likely ready for a long trek. If you aren't sure about the condition of your vehicle, schedule auto service and our team will perform an inspection.