Keeping an Eye on Your Transmission
Many essential parts of your car rely on necessary fluids to function as they should, and your transmission is no exception. Transmission fluid helps keep the 500+ moving parts your transmission contains lubricated, cool, and running smoothly at all times. However, this fluid deteriorates over time, as well as accumulates dirt, grime, and debris, so it needs to be monitored and changed regularly. Get into the habit of checking yours every six months, and bring your Ford in for a professional fluid exchange every 30,000-60,000 miles or so (or sooner if anything seems amiss).
What's Involved in a Transmission Fluid Exchange?
When you bring your Ford in for a fluid flush and exchange, your mechanic will hook it up to professional equipment containing a powerful pump apparatus. The pump will flush your transmission completely free of the old, contaminated fluid while replacing it with fresh, clean fluid instead. In the event your transmission shows an unusual amount of debris build-up or hasn't been flushed in a while, your mechanic may also run a special solvent through at the same time. The result is a sparkling clean transmission that's guaranteed to function at peak capacity for a long time to come.