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The transmission is one of the hardest working parts of your Ford, and it suffered more wear than any other component. Its job is to convert your engine power into a usable form to move your car. A transmission is a highly complex piece of engineering, and it can suffer wear and damage. When you need a transmission repair, your Ford dealer in Salisbury, NC, can help. These are a few signs that your transmission has a problem.
Signs You Need a Transmission Repair at Your Ford Dealer
Your Transmission Slips
A slipping transmission can be very dangerous. When you or your computer shift gears, your transmission should remain in that gear until you or the computer shift it again. If your transmission slips, it will unexpectedly shift into another gear. If you have an automatic transmission, it will most likely shift back to the previous gear. A manual transmission will usually shift into neutral, and your car will stop.
The unexpected movement of the gears can lead to an accident, as the gear change could cause your car to stall. It will also cause damage to the transmission, due to the sudden, violent movement of the gears. There are several different causes of this problem, but one of the most common causes is a lack of brake fluid. Our technicians will examine your transmission and find the cause of the problem.
Difficulty Shifting
Your transmission should shift gears easily, whether you or the transmission computer initiate the shift. Should your transmission have difficulty in shifting, this is a sign of a problem. If you have an automatic transmission, you’ll usually experience a delay between when the gear shift is initiated and when the gear shifts. A manual transmission will show far higher RPMs than you should have for the gear you selected.
The problem could be caused by an electrical or mechanical fault, or it could be caused by a lack of transmission fluid. A lack of transmission fluid, for example, will make shifting gears very difficult. One of the uses of transmission fluid is to provide hydraulic power to enable your gears to shift. Our technicians are very experienced and will quickly find the cause of the problem.
Leaking Fluid
A transmission leak can cause problems for your transmission. The fluid is essential for keeping the transmission operating correctly. Transmission fluid reduces the temperature in the transmission, and it provides a friction barrier around the parts to protect them against damage.
A fluid leak will cause your transmission temperature to increase and it could seize up. Most leaks are easy to spot, and our technicians will find and fix the leak.
If you experience any transmission problems, call us at Cloninger Ford of Salisbury.
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