Ford Fiesta transmission troubleshooting and solutions

Whether automatic or manual, the gearbox on your Ford Fiesta is crucial to the smooth running of your vehicle. EDEN BOITES takes a look at the most common problems to prolong the life of your gearbox and diagnose a breakdown.

How do I maintain the gearbox on a Ford Fiesta?

Whether you have an automatic or manual gearbox, the first thing to remember is to drive smoothly, so as not to damage the engine or transmission ratios. Maintaining a good oil level will also help prevent premature wear of your gearbox.

When you're on the road, pay attention to the sounds and sensations you hear while driving. This may occur in general, or when shifting gears in particular (engine hum, rubbing sensation, jerking, etc.). A visual inspection of your Ford Fiesta may also be useful: check regularly for oil leaks under your vehicle.

If in doubt, or if you notice any unusual symptoms, don't hesitate to consult your mechanic, because even if gearbox problems can sometimes be solved simply, they are often serious.

In fact, a transmission fault can mean that the engine's power is no longer transmitted to the wheels, which are then immobilized: your vehicle can no longer move forward or backwards correctly.

Precise, detailed information will help your mechanic diagnose a breakdown. Don't hesitate to tell him about your driving habits: do you often get stuck in traffic jams? Do you keep your foot on the clutch at traffic lights, or do you shift into neutral? Do you often shift up a gear, or do you mostly drive in town at low speed?

Repairing a Ford Fiesta gearbox

If your vehicle has broken down despite your best efforts, and you suspect that the gearbox is the cause, it will be necessary to remove it so that you can examine it.

In the case of a Ford Fiesta, lift the car, remove the front wheels and disconnect the front axle shafts to gain access to the gearbox. You can then remove it completely and inspect it part by part.

Gears of various types are complex and essential parts at the heart of your gearbox. As such, they are subject to heavy wear and tear, especially when insufficiently lubricated. Black transmission oil and visually damaged sprockets are a good indication.

Also pay attention to SPI seals. Designed to prevent engine oil leaks by sealing rotating parts such as the crankshaft, these seals can harden under the effect of heat and eventually break.

If you've noticed rattling or whistling noises before the breakdown, it could be a problem with the bearings. Located at the ends of the primary and secondary drive shafts, bearings maintain the rotational movement coming from the motor. Their state of corrosion should be checked.

Changing your gearbox?

Removing and servicing a gearbox is a complex operation, best left to a professional. A garage mechanic will be able to take care of it, and inspect each part properly to determine whether or not the gearbox needs to be changed.

If you need to replace the gearbox on your Ford Fiesta, you can buy the new gearbox online and have it delivered to your garage, where it can be reassembled for you.

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It's important to check that the gearbox is compatible with the vehicle, as the make of the car is not enough. For example, a Ford Fiesta 1.1 petrol gear box is only compatible with a 1.1 Injection engine. This reference (gearbox code) can usually be found on the oil pan.

Rest assured, with EDEN BOITES, you can't go wrong! Thanks to the many checks carried out by our team, you can be sure that you're buying the right box for your vehicle.

And if you don't want to change it, you can also have your current gearbox reconditioned, which will be scrupulously dismantled, inspected, cleaned and reassembled.

So don't wait any longer, and browse our catalog now to find your next Ford Fiesta gearbox at the best price!