Georgia summers are not mild. Temperatures climb into the 90s for weeks at a time, and under-hood conditions can exceed 200°F even when outside air temperatures are well below that. Most drivers know to think about their vehicle in winter, but summer heat quietly causes some of the most expensive automotive problems a Ford owner will face. Understanding what's happening to your vehicle during the hottest months, and getting ahead of it, is exactly what summer car maintenance is designed to do.