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A soft brake pedal could be an indication that something is wrong with the vehicle. Here are some of the things that may be going wrong with the brake system.

If the brake pedal appears spongy, it could be a sign air is now trapped inside the brake lines. The air can be a problem because it will reduce stopping ability. Bring the car in for servicing so the brakes can be bled and the air removed before you have trouble stopping.

Another issue with a spongy brake pedal is it might be an indication of damage to one of…

When it’s time to buy a new vehicle, many consumers are finding themselves steering towards pickup trucks rather than cars. Pickup trucks are steadily replacing cars as the family vehicles. If you’re having troubles understanding this, stop at Mills Ford Lincoln of Willmar and check out some of the many new pickup trucks we have on hand.

Sometimes, you have to drive a vehicle to experience its greatness. If this is the case, pay our dealership a visit in and take one of our trucks out for a test drive. It will be an experience you won’t…

Each vehicle comes equipped with front-wheel drive (FWD) or rear-wheel drive (RWD), but many car owners do not know the difference between the two. In fact, front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive work in completely different manners and offer different advantages. If you want to understand the difference between FWD and RWD, here is some information to help.

RWD transfers power from the engine to the rear tires via the drive shaft. RWD offers faster acceleration and traction than FWD, which can be beneficial for off-road performance. However, rear-wheel drive is more expensive...

Driving with tires that do not have the correct amount of air pressure can not only be unsafe on the road but will also cause unnecessary wear on the tires. Stop at Mills Ford Lincoln of Willmar if you have any tire-related questions or concerns.

Incorrect tire pressure means that the tires are either overinflated or underinflated. One situation is as bad as the other and can both cause uneven wear on the tires, which results in having to replace tires. It also makes the vehicle work harder and cuts down on gas mileage. Having correct tire pressure will give…

One of the pleasures you get behind the wheel of the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the feel of the road as you cruise down the highway. But if you’d rather relax a bit, you can almost leave the driving to this luxurious midsize.

Adaptive Cruise Control lessens the stress of focusing on traffic. It moves your vehicle at speed you set while automatically maintaining a safe distance from the car in front. If traffic slows down or speeds up, so does your sedan without your intervention. You don’t even have to worry if traffic stops because the Stop-and-Go…

Staying on top of the maintenance of your vehicle's cooling system can save you a lot of time, headaches and money. If your vehicle does overheat, then you risk engine failure, blown head gaskets, and damage to other engine components. Be proactive and plan out the routine maintenance of your car's cooling system.

Your first step should be to perform a visual inspection to check for coolant leaks. Your cooling system is comprised of the radiator, water pump, thermostat, and radiator hoses and cap. Together these components work to push engine coolant through the system to draw out…

Although there is no known way to alter the weather – other than the long-term effects of global warming, which includes the planet we live on failing to support us far sooner than we’d like – there are, in fact, plenty of ways to respond to what’s going on in the weather. If you don’t stick up against the winter weather, it’s likely you won’t be able to travel where you wish – safely, at least – or even have fun. You need to know what kitty litter, sand, and salt can do for you.

Salt prevents ice from…