Signs You Need a Transmission Repair at Your Ford Dealer

The thought of a transmission repair is scary for many drivers, as they immediately imagine a huge repair bill. In most cases, repairing a transmission can be quick and inexpensive. The key to a scare-free repair is contacting your Ford dealer as soon as you notice something wrong. Your transmission will always give you a warning that it’s in trouble. These are some of the problems we need to repair immediately if they occur.

Delayed Shifting

Your transmission shifts according to the dictates of your transmission computer. The computer analyses vast amounts of information to determine exactly when and what position the transmission should shift into. Once it’s decided, the movement should be smooth, and the transmission will remain in that position until it’s shifted again.

One of the signs of a failing transmission is a delay between the transmission shifting and the gears reacting to the shift. This isn’t particularly noticeable when it starts, but it will become more pronounced as time passes. One of the main reasons for this delay is a lack of transmission fluid. This fluid provides the hydraulic power that enables the gears to shift. We’ll examine your transmission and fix the problem.

Burning Rubber Smell

Transmission fluid provides several essential functions in transmission. As we’ve seen, the fluid provides hydraulic power for the gears. This fluid also helps to reduce the temperature in the transmission and to protect components against friction damage. Transmission fluid needs to be replaced at regular intervals, or it will develop problems.

The old fluid becomes more sluggish, and it absorbs dirt and other debris in the transmission. The older fluid is less able to protect parts against friction, and it loses its heat-resistant properties. The fluid can overheat in the high temperatures inside the transmission and start to burn. Burning transmission fluid produces a foul smell. If you smell burning rubber, call us right away. We’ll flush the transmission and refill it with fresh fluid.

Your Transmission Won’t Shift

A transmission that won’t shift is a serious problem, as it means your car can’t move. Your engine will continue to work, but an unresponsive transmission will prevent the power from reaching the wheels. A transmission can fail to respond for several reasons, including a lack of transmission fluid, a broken clutch linkage, mechanical damage, or a failure in the transmission computer.

Our technicians will connect your car’s computer to our diagnostic system to determine the exact cause of the problem. Once we’ve identified the cause, we’ll fix it. If your transmission is showing any signs of trouble, call our service department right away at Medford Motors, Inc.

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