Signs You Need Lincoln Transmission Maintenance at Your Lincoln Dealer

Burning Smell

Burning smells are never a good sign, particularly if they come from the transmission. Depending on the smell, it could mean low transmission fluid, a leak, or that the fluid is old. Transmission fluid is used to provide the hydraulic power that shifts the gears. It also protects numerous components from friction damage by coating them with a friction-resistant film.

Low transmission fluid causes the transmission to overheat and produce a burning metal smell. If the fluid is leaking onto hot metal components, it produces a strong chemical smell, and it can cause a fire as the fluid is flammable. Finally, if it smells like burning rubber, the transmission fluid has overheated and is burning inside the transmission. We’ll investigate and fix the problem.

Slipping Gears

As you increase or decrease speed, the transmission computer instructs the transmission to shift gears. Once the transmission is in gear, it should remain in that gear until either you or the computer shifts it. Slipping gears is a dangerous situation where the transmission drops to its previously selected gear without warning.

If this happens, your Lincoln will lurch as the engine power drops, and you may hear harsh grinding noises as the gears resist this movement. Depending on the gear it was originally in, your Lincoln might stop, although the engine continues to run. Slipping can be caused by broken transmission bands, faulty transmission sensors, damaged gears, or other issues. Our technicians will find the cause of the problem and repair it.

Buzzing and Humming

These strange noises could develop over time if your transmission isn’t regularly serviced. When they start, they’re almost inaudible and very easy to miss. As the problem progresses, the noises will grow louder. You might also notice a drop in power, or shifting could become rough or jerky. These sounds might also develop into a loud whining noise.

Humming and buzzing could mean the transmission fluid is low or dirty, or a transmission seal could be damaged and leaking. Worn planetary gears, bad bearings, or other internal damage could also be the cause. A whining noise could mean the torque converter, which connects the engine to the transmission, needs repair or replacement. We’ll fix the problem, and the strange noises will disappear.

Transmission issues are quick and inexpensive to repair if they’re identified when they start. Contact our service department at Bob Maxey Lincoln in Detroit, MI.

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