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Transmissions are complex pieces of machinery that convert the power of your engine into energy to move the wheels. Your Ford transmission requires regular maintenance to keep it working efficiently. If your transmission isn’t working as effectively as it should, you may need a transmission repair at your Ford dealer. These are a few signs that your transmission needs to be checked.
Your Transmission Won’t Shift
This is one of the most extreme transmission problems, but it can also be one of the easiest to repair. Your transmission should shift smoothly on the instructions of your transmission computer. If your transmission refuses to shift, your car might not be able to move at all. If your transmission has limited movement, you may not be able to access higher gears.
Several issues, including a broken linkage, a failed solenoid, a low transmission fluid level, or a faulty transmission computer, can cause a shifting problem. Our technicians will need to examine your transmission to pinpoint the cause of the problem. A low level of transmission fluid, for example, can be quickly and easily rectified. A broken linkage can be replaced, as can a failed solenoid. Your transmission computer can also be updated if necessary.
Leaking Seal
A damaged or worn seal can cause a swift loss of transmission fluid. Transmission fluid is vital, as it enables your gears to shift. A lack of fluid will increase the temperature in the transmission. A leak will remove the friction-resistant coating provided by the fluid, and this causes damage to the gears and other transmission components.
The most common site of a leak is the transmission pan gasket. This gasket is attached to the bottom of the transmission pan and is designed to prevent any leak. If your transmission hasn’t been serviced for a while, this gasket can shrink, and fluid will escape. Our technicians will examine the transmission to find the source of the leak, and we’ll seal the leak.
Strange Noises
A Ford transmission is completely silent. If you suddenly hear grinding, humming, whining, or any unusual sound, your transmission has a problem. The transmission is strongly built and very durable, but a small problem can rapidly cause damage to its components. We advise calling our service department immediately if you hear any noises while you’re driving.
Our Ford-trained technicians are experts at repairing transmissions, and we’ll find the cause of the problem. Most strange sounds in the transmission relate to problems that can be easily repaired if they’re examined as soon as the problem appears.
If your transmission shows any of these signs, call us right away at Gates Ford Lincoln.
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