After investing a sizable chunk of change in your Ford, you’ll want to keep it running trouble-free for as long as possible. Proper transmission maintenance is essential for this. Here’s how to keep your gearbox shifting smoothly with the help of your local Ford dealership.
Book Yearly Inspections
Transmissions have always been one of the most complex car parts, and these days they’re more sophisticated than ever before. They’re also very durable, especially in a Ford. However, small issues can sometimes develop that need to be identified and repaired early on. Annual inspections help with this; have an experienced Ford technician check and test your transmission at least once a year.
Have Your Transmission Fluid Flushed
The fluid keeps your transmission running and shifting smoothly. Transmission fluid lubricates, cleans, and also maintains a high level of hydraulic pressure. When occasional gearbox problems happen, it’s usually due to leaking or aging transmission fluid.
You’ll probably need to have yours flushed every 30,000 miles or so. Our technicians can help you choose the right servicing interval for your model and fluid type.
Check Your Transmission Fluid Regularly
Transmission fluid can sometimes leak or degrade prematurely, so make sure to include the transmission fluid in your monthly fluid checks. Use the dipstick to ensure it’s at a suitable level and doesn’t look too degraded or burned.
Keep Your Cooling System Healthy
It’s interesting to know that a car’s cooling system doesn’t only protect the engine. It also often helps keep the transmission cool. Also, if your car’s engine ever overheats because of a faulty cooling system, the resulting malfunctions can damage the gearbox. With this in mind, always keep your cooling system in great shape with regular inspections and timely coolant flushes.
Let Your Gearbox Warm Up
Modern Ford engines and transmissions don’t require much time to warm up to optimal performance temperatures. However, it’s still slightly harmful to switch on the engine and start driving immediately, which gets the gears grinding before the fluid is at an ideal lubricating temperature. Instead, give your transmission and gearbox a minute or two to warm up first; they’ll thank you with a longer lifespan.
Visit Your Ford Dealership for Help With Your Transmission
The transmission is one of the most costly car parts to repair in the case of a serious fault. Allow us to prevent this with routine inspections, timely fluid flushes, and prompt repairs for minor issues.
Bring your Ford to Chestatee Ford in Dahlonega, GA, today for transmission service.
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