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Your Ford’s transmission plays an important role in the car’s overall performance. It transfers the engine’s power to the wheels, allowing your Ford to accelerate and shift gears smoothly. You should get routine transmission service from your Ford dealer to keep your vehicle running optimally.
What Is Routine Transmission Service for Your Ford?
During routine service, our certified Ford technicians perform these tasks and checks to improve the transmission’s performance.
- Flush the transmission system
- Inspect and replace the pan gasket
- Clean the pan and other components
- Check parts for wear and tear
- Change the transmission fluid and filter
If your Ford has worn-out transmission components, our technicians will replace them with genuine parts from Ford for excellent performance.
How Often Should You Service Your Transmission at the Ford Dealer?
When it comes to routine transmission maintenance, there are no hard-and-fast rules. Check your Ford owner’s manual, which specifies the right service interval for your specific make and model. You can also look out for these telltale signs that indicate it’s time to get your transmission checked:
- Transmission fluid leaks
- An unusual sweet, burning odor
- Poor or delayed shifting
- Rough idling
- Powertrain warning light
You should watch out for signs of transmission trouble, even though your Ford isn’t due for service yet. Driving habits like frequent towing or off-roading can strain the transmission components. If you don’t service the system promptly, the internal components will start to fail.
Why Should You Service Your Transmission Regularly?
Keep Transmission Parts Lubricated
Your Ford relies on the transmission fluid to lubricate moving parts within the transmission system. After miles of driving, the fluid degrades and becomes contaminated. Changing the fluid regularly keeps the gears, clutches, bearings, and other parts properly lubricated and in good working order.
Improve Overall Efficiency
If you don’t service your transmission, your Ford will start to experience sluggish acceleration and rough shifting. Regular service ensures smooth and efficient power transfer from the engine to the wheels. This allows your Ford to shift and accelerate smoothly, and you will enjoy driving it. You will even notice better fuel economy because the engine will be running efficiently.
Catch and Fix Transmission Problems Early
During routine service, our technicians check the transmission components for wear and tear, leaks, worn seals, and damage. We can catch and fix minor issues early before they snowball into a major headache. This will save you money on costly transmission repairs down the road.
Extend Your Ford’s Lifespan
If your Ford’s transmission isn’t working optimally, it will affect other components like the engine, driveshaft, wheels, suspension, exhaust system, and cooling system. As these parts strain to keep your vehicle moving, they will wear out prematurely, reducing your Ford’s lifespan. Proper transmission maintenance keeps all other systems in excellent condition and increases their lifespan.
Has it been a while since you last serviced your transmission? Contact Conway Ford in Conway, SC to schedule a comprehensive service with our Ford-certified technicians.
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