Whether your Ford truck or car has an automatic or manual transmission, you’ll occasionally need to have it repaired. With proper upkeep and prompt repair work, your transmission can last for the lifetime of your vehicle. The following indications of trouble are good reasons to visit your local Ford dealer for transmission repair. The sooner you respond to problems, the less likely they are to develop into anything worse.
Any leak in transmission fluid means your gears will rapidly overheat. Without lubrication, they’ll grind against each other roughly. This will rapidly lead to parts breaking and jamming up. Leaks need to be located and fixed quickly, so the fluid can be topped up and your transmission saved.
Grinding Sounds
When transmission fluid is low, leaking, or growing too old to properly perform its function, you’ll hear gears grinding noisily against each other when you try to shift. Grinding sounds are often the first sign of gearbox trouble before you experience the more troublesome symptoms.
Gears Refusing To Change
A transmission that’s really begun to wear down will stop you from shifting gears altogether. This is a certain sign that you need to see a technician immediately.
Gears Slipping
The most disconcerting result of a failing gearbox is slipping gears. You’ll initially experience this as loud revving when you shift. Later, your gears might begin to shift all on their own.
This can be due to worn-down gear teeth, a faulty solenoid, a malfunctioning torque converter, or something else. Needless to say, gear slippage puts you in danger while on the road.
Dragging Clutch
A dragging clutch is a clutch that fails to properly engage or disengage, inhibiting your ability to change gears smoothly. You might feel sponginess and hear squeaking sounds when you apply the clutch. It might also get stuck, causing your vehicle to lurch suddenly as you change gears.
A worn clutch is only a problem that drivers with manual transmissions are likely to notice, as they’re operating the clutch themselves. But automatic transmissions can also develop clutch trouble.
Have your Ford vehicle’s transmission inspected today by qualified professionals at Mission Valley Ford Truck Center. We provide top-notch Ford trucks at affordable prices with excellent customer care.
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