In a day and age in which virtually every automaker offers a SUV, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport is able to separate itself with superior craftsmanship and mechanical engineering. This SUV lets you take charge thanks to balanced performance, versatile interior space, and enhanced technology features. If you’re interested in a full rundown of the 2024 Bronco Sport, keep reading.

Inside the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport

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Get hands-on impressions of the new Bronco Sport when you stop by Borgman Ford. Our wide selection of new Ford cars for sale gives you a degree of choice you won’t find elsewhere near Grand Rapids, MI. Aside from the latest and greatest Ford models, we also offer the hottest new Ford specials.

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The 2025 Ford Explorer has a lot of people talking about it, and for good reason. You will get balanced driving, generous cargo capacity, and smart tech features when you take the wheel of this CUV. Still not convinced that the new Ford Explorer is the right choice for you? Check out our model overview.

This Is the 2025 Ford Explorer

See the 2025 Ford Explorer near Grand Rapids, MI

You can find the 2025 Explorer when you visit Borgman Ford. Our team is on hand to show you all the models in our lineup of new Ford cars for sale near Grand Rapids, MI. You might also find a chance to save when you look at our new Ford specials, so check those out and schedule a test drive.

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When you’re shopping for a new car like the 2025 Ford Escape, it’s a good idea to start with some research. With balanced performance, generous cargo capacity, and smart technology, this CUV has what you need. Read our model overview of the Ford Escape if you’re interested in learning more.

Breaking Down the 2025 Ford Escape

Check out the 2025 Ford Escape near Grand Rapids, MI

The Escape can be experienced in all its glory at Borgman Ford. Choose from any of the new Ford cars for sale in our inventory for the kind of deal you won’t find anywhere else near Grand Rapids, MI. Also, take a look at our new Ford specials before you visit for your test drive.

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CUV models are all the rage, and the 2024 Ford Explorer is a perfect example of why. This CUV offers you and your passengers extra comfort, reliable performance, and a flexible interior. You can get more information on the Ford Explorer when you read this model overview.

Meet the 2024 Ford Explorer

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You can find the 2024 Explorer at our dealership. Get a better look at our inventory and see all the new Ford cars for sale in Grand Rapids, MI. You might also discover a great deal when you browse our new Ford specials, so look them over when you schedule your test drive.

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If you’re starting your search for a 2024 Ford Escape, this is a great place to begin your research. Some CUV models earn high marks for form, others for function — the Escape achieves equal praise for both. To learn more about the new Escape, continue reading below.

2024 Ford Escape Features and Specs

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Get a closer look at the 2024 Escape during your next visit to Borgman Ford. There are other new Ford cars for sale in Grand Rapids, MI on our lot if you prefer to look at another vehicle. Before you visit us for your test drive, take a look at our new Ford specials.

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The only way to really determine if a truck like the 2024 Ford F-150 is right for you is to take time to understand it. Whether this is your first truck or not, it’s bound to become the pickup you remember as your favorite. Learn more about the new Ford F-150 in this model overview.

2024 Ford F-150 Feature Breakdown

Experience the 2024 Ford F-150 in Grand Rapids, MI

For a closer look at the 2024 F-150, pay us a visit at Borgman Ford. Our salespeople are excited to show you the new F-150 and all the other options in our portfolio of new Ford cars for sale in Grand Rapids, MI. See what our regular rotation of new Ford specials has in store for you today.

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Getting behind the wheel of your first Ford Electric Vehicle is an exciting experience, especially with the warmer weather on the way. Among all of the perks of owning an EV, which include no tailpipe emissions, charging at home, and much more cargo space, one of the biggest people don’t often consider is reduced maintenance costs.

Electric Vehicles have far fewer moving parts when compared to their internal-combustion counterparts, and will never need things like oil changes, oil filter changes, fuel filters, spark plugs, radiator flushes, and more. However, there are still some features of your EV you should not neglect, and since service visits for oil changes are primarily where our techs spot other problems, it’s paramount that owners bring their vehicles in for inspections on schedule. Here are some of the most important features of TVs that you should include in your maintenance regimen.

Rotating and Replacing Tires

This is perhaps the most obvious item on the list, but it’s important to mention all the same. As your sole contact with the road, your tires need to be properly maintained to ensure your safety and maximize their lifespan. We recommend rotating your tires every other oil change at a minimum, but in this case, every 5,000 to 10,000 miles would be ok.

Rotating your tires on a regular basis not only extends their lifespan but also allows our technicians to check for other subtle issues, such as uneven tread wear caused by poor alignment or worn suspension parts. It also gives us an unobstructed view of your brakes, basically amounting to a free inspection of your front end.

Brake Pads, Rotors, Calipers, and Braking System Parts

Brake maintenance is also very important for your safety and the safety of other drivers. Brakes use hydraulics to squeeze the calipers against the spinning rotor, which is locked to the wheel, slowing it down. Pads (or in rare cases, shoes,) help the caliper grip the rotor, so it’s very important that all four of these pieces are inspected regularly.

Many EVs are also equipped with regenerative braking, which uses the energy from slowing the vehicle down and feeds it back into the battery, leading to longer battery range and miraculously, longer brake life. While we urge owners to have their brakes inspected regularly, they will not need to be replaced or serviced nearly as often.

Battery and Electric Motor Maintenance

This will be a short section, as your electric vehicle batteries and motors will require little to no maintenance over the life of the vehicle. These components will last roughly the same amount of time as an internal combustion engine, though many experts predict they will last much longer. The best way to ensure this is to carefully follow the charging instructions in your owner’s manual.

Electric Vehicle Transmission

The transmissions in electric vehicles do not have the same transmission as most gas-powered vehicles, though more and more are being equipped with something similar. A continually-variable transaxle, or CVT is a type of transmission that uses belts instead of traditional gears to transmit power from the engine to the wheels. Since the electric motors on EVs are more closely tied to the wheels, a different setup is required, but the principle is the same.

These transmissions will need some maintenance over their lifetime, but not much. Be sure to carefully follow your recommended maintenance schedule, as the EV motors and transmissions are among the more expensive components of your electric vehicle.

Shocks, Struts, and Suspension Components

Just like gas-powered vehicles, electric vehicles will still need routine maintenance performed on suspension components, such as shocks, struts, and occasionally things like control arms, tie rods, and more.

Regular tire rotations can usually catch these issues before they fully develop into expensive problems. Be sure to stay up-to-date on your alignments and inspections and you’ll see costs on par with what you’d expect with a non-electric vehicle.

Trust the Borgman Service Center For Your Electric Vehicle Needs

Your electric vehicle has different maintenance needs than the vehicles we’ve grown accustomed to. However, some of the needs are the same. EVs will still require tires, headlights, taillights, turn signals, windshield wipers, and more. The Borgman Service Center is here to help you keep your vehicle running and driving at its best.

To make an appointment, use our easy Online Scheduler and find a time that works for you, and don’t forget to check our Service Specials Page for the latest deals. We’ve been keeping West Michigan moving for over 60 years and it’d be our pleasure to serve you. Come see why we’re the Best in the West!

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When was the last time you replaced your cabin air filter?

With the recent haze that drifted over West Michigan from forest fires and hay fever season on the way, you may be inhaling pollutants and your vehicle may be working harder than it needs to be.

Cabin Air Filters should be changed at least every 30,000 miles, but if you frequently drive in areas with a lot of pollution, you should change it sooner. The same goes for your engine air filter. If you have all of your regular maintenance done at Borgman, we keep track of these things and let you know when it’s time.

If you’re just a tiny bit handy, both of these parts are easy enough to find and check. Cabin Air Filters are usually located behind your glove box, and the Engine Air Filter is right on top when you open the hood. Your manual will tell you exactly where they are, and what size you need. When you pull them out, most of the time it’ll be pretty apparent if they need to be changed. However, if you’re short on time or need help, Borgman is here to make sure you breathe easy this summer.

What The Cabin Air Filter Does

Your cabin air filter does exactly that – filters the air coming into your vehicle from outside. They’re made of pleated material designed to trap incoming pollutants like dust, pollen, spores, and other particulates in the air and prevent them from entering the cabin when the heat or AC is on.

When your filter starts to get clogged up with these pollutants, you might notice first that your vents don’t blow as strong as they used to. Next, you might notice a musty smell, and then finally a whistling noise, as air is forced to find its way through gaps. Simply changing the filter will correct all of these issues at the source, but it may take some extra cleaning to get the musty smell out. If you’re having trouble finding or replacing your cabin air filter, talk to the experts at Borgman – we’ll have it replaced for you in no time.

What The Engine Air Filter Does

Just like how the Cabin Air Filter keeps airborne gunk out of your interior, the Engine Air Filter keeps the same things from getting inside your engine. These usually look like a bigger version of a Cabin Air Filter and are most commonly a cartridge style. However, some older or custom vehicles will have a drum style.

Your engine needs three things to turn the wheels: fuel, spark, and fresh air. Just as your fuel filter removes any fine particulate, your air filter removes dirt, pollen, and other contaminants so they don’t mix with fuel and coat your engine parts with carbon. If you don’t have this filter changed, you’ll notice your engine feeling sluggish and using more fuel to get moving. It makes sense when you think about it – try running a mile while holding your breath. Eventually, air will find its way in, carrying things the filter is supposed to be keeping out, and that means really expensive repairs.

Borgman Service Center in Grand Rapids Helps You And Your Vehicle Breathe Easier

If you’re wondering when the last time your air filters were changed, give us a call at the Borgman Service Center. If you have us do all of your maintenance, we can check your file and let you know if you’re overdue or not. If this is your first time with us, we’ll take a look at both and make an honest recommendation. However, if you’re in doubt, these are fairly inexpensive parts to replace.

To get started, use our easy Online Scheduler to make your appointment, then check out our Service Specials for the latest discounts. We’ve been keeping West Michigan moving since 1960, and it’d be our pleasure to serve you. Come see why we’re the Best in the West!

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At the Borgman Service Center, we sometimes hear our Grand Rapids customers ask us about car myths out of concern for their vehicle. A common one is that you’re not supposed to buy fuel while the delivery truck is refilling the gas station’s supply tank. To put the matter to rest for our West Michigan readers, people think this is because it “stirs up sediment” that will end up in your engine. It simply isn’t true.

Your vehicle comes equipped with fuel filters to prevent dust, dirt, rust, sediments, and other impurities before they reach the engine. Today, there are also filters at the refinery, in the delivery truck, and in the gas pump itself, so the chances of this being an issue are near zero.

However, like most other filters in your vehicle, fuel filters can compromise your engine when they fail. We’ll explain how fuel filters work, where they’re usually located, and when it’s time to replace them.

How Do Fuel Filters Work? What Are They Made Of?

Like most filters, fuel filters consist of two parts: a cartridge, and media. In the case of fuel filters, the outside is usually a metal tube that’s filled with special paper media or another synthetic, permeable membrane. When under pressure, the fuel is squeezed through these membranes (think high-tech coffee filter) which traps dust, dirt, sand, rust, pollen, or any other contaminants from the fuel before they enter the engine.

It’s also important to note that modern fuel contains detergents to dislodge anything too small to be caught by the fuel filters.

Where Can I Find My Vehicle’s Fuel Filters?

Vehicles typically have two fuel filters. The first is more of a mesh screen and is attached directly to the fuel pump. While this makes it inaccessible, it does not typically need servicing for the life of the fuel pump. The second fuel filter is located on the main fuel line itself, and if you look beneath your vehicle you should be able to see it. We don’t recommend attempting to replace it yourself* but if you suspect you have a fuel leak, this is a good place to check. Simply follow the lines from the gas tank along the bottom toward the engine.

*Replacing fuel filters involves the risk of fire from spilled gasoline coming into contact with hot vehicle parts, fuel leaks while driving, and other potentially dangerous scenarios. Let the pros at the Borgman Service Center perform this task and save yourself the risks and frustrations.

How Do You Know When Your Fuel Filter Needs To Be Replaced?

Even without overt symptoms, we recommend replacing your fuel filter every two years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. However, many people only turn their attention to their fuel filters when there’s an issue. This often results in costlier repairs.

When your fuel filter needs replacing, there are usually some tell-tale signs. Here are some of them, but if you notice your vehicle acting strange and don’t see the last time your fuel filter was replaced, schedule an appointment with the Borgman Service Center right away.

• Engine Feels Sluggish: This is the most tell-tale sign that your fuel filter needs replacing. It might be subtle at first, but you’ll notice this when climbing hills, and then when starting from a complete stop. This is because your engine is running lean – without enough gasoline.
• Trouble Starting Your Vehicle: If you’re having trouble starting your engine in the morning, but you hear the starter motor running at normal speed, you might not be getting enough fuel, like what we described above.
• Rough Idle or Stalling: This is a more progressed symptom of the first problem we’ve listed. Here, the problem is so severe that your engine behaves like you’re pressing the throttle and releasing it, but at idle. If the engine gets too little fuel, it stalls out altogether – a dangerous (and embarrassing) situation on the road!
• Other Parts Failing: If your fuel filter is saturated with junk, your fuel pump has to work harder to deliver fuel to your engine. This causes the issues described above, but also will prematurely wear out your fuel pump – a costly repair. If enough pressure builds up in the fuel filter, it can allow contaminants through and clog fuel injectors too, which can present as a misfire.

Vehicle Feeling Sluggish? Visit the Borgman Service Center!

If you’ve been noticing that your vehicle doesn’t quite have the pep that it used to, or if you’re not sure when your fuel filter was last replaced, schedule an appointment with the Borgman Service Center!

Our experts will check your vehicle for issues, and make recommendations based on our findings. However, if a repair is not critical, we will make this clear to you during your appointment so you can make informed, yet pragmatic decisions about your vehicle.

To get started, use our easy Online Scheduler to make your appointment, and then check out our latest Service Coupons for savings on the services you need. If you have any questions, feel free to Contact Us. Come see why we’re the Best in the West!

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We hope you’re having an excellent summer and enjoying your travels across West Michigan! Maybe, you even have an adventure or two coming up! However, with all that driving, it’s important that you don’t neglect your tires – especially when it comes time to rotate them. It might seem like a small thing, but rotating your tires on schedule and keeping them properly inflated will pay dividends – especially if you do a lot of traveling. In this article, we’ll explain how keeping your tires in good shape is simple and easy maintenance. We’ll also explain how it not only makes your tires last much longer, it keeps you and others safer on the road.

What Rotating Your Tires Means

We’ve all heard the joke, “why do I need to rotate my tires? They rotate every time I drive!” While it’s technically true, what a tire rotation actually means is the wheels are removed and placed on a different wheel hub. The rear tires are moved to the front and the front tires to their opposite side rear. This ensures that all four tires wear evenly, and increases the longevity of each. It’s a fast and simple procedure, and if your vehicle is already on the lift, it makes sense to do it. Removing the wheels also gives our techs easy access to the brakes and hubs, potentially uncovering hidden issues.

In most vehicles, the front tires receive far more wear than the back ones, mainly due to them being the driven wheels, bearing the weight of the engine, and because they’re the tires negotiating turns. The tires on rear-wheel drive vehicles will wear differently because of this, but you should still rotate the tires on schedule.

How Often Do I Need a Tire Rotation?

We recommend rotating your tires every other oil change, but you should rotate newer tires more frequently than that. This is because the increased tread depth makes the tires more susceptible to uneven wear. We will make recommendations based on your service history, but most manufacturers recommend rotating them every 7,500 to 10,000 miles.

What Happens If I Don’t Rotate My Tires?

Failing to rotate your tires, in the best-case scenario, means you’re replacing them more frequently. While we always have great deals on tires at the Borgman Service Center, we recognize that tires are costly. However, the risks go beyond financial. Tires worn down unevenly can build up excess heat, which expands the air in the tire and can potentially cause it to “pop.” You’ll also notice poor performance in slippery conditions such as rain, snow, and ice. Also, if you have worn down thin spots on your tires, that makes it even easier for a nail or piece of glass to puncture the tire. You’ll also be more susceptible to cracking and pitting, which lets air out gradually.

What Role Does Proper Inflation Play In Tire Wear?

Making sure your tires are properly inflated is just as important to their longevity. We recommend getting an inexpensive, digital-read air pressure gauge and checking your tires every other time you get fuel. This way, if one is losing air, you can catch it before driving on it for days or weeks, which can damage the tire permanently. Properly inflated tires wear more evenly, which as discussed above, ensures they last longer before wearing out.

Your vehicle was designed around the tires maintaining a certain air pressure, so when the tires fall below that, some features may not work as well as intended. These could include but are not limited to curve assist, lane-keeping assist, braking assist, and vehicle stability systems / anti-skid features. Properly inflated tires also perform better on turns, in inclement weather, and even boost your fuel/battery economy!

Get Complete Tire Care at the Borgman Service Center in Grand Rapids, MI

Whether you’re coming back from a summer of adventuring or are planning more, the Borgman Service Center has you covered. We’ll make sure your tires, brakes, oil, and fluids are all where they should be before you set out on another adventure. Tire rotation is a fairly painless procedure if you’re already in for an oil change, so if you can’t remember the last time it was done, it’s worth the extra few dollars.

To get started, simply use our easy online scheduler and then check out our latest coupons. If you have any questions before your visit, feel free to Contact Us. Come see why we’re still the Best in the West after 60 years in the Grand Rapids area!

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