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Diesel pickups are built for heavy-duty performance—whether towing trailers, hauling tools and cargo, or handling tough terrain. But all that power puts serious stress on the transmission system. At Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto, we regularly service diesel trucks from Ford,…
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The transfer case is an essential component in any four-wheel drive (4×4) or all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle. It distributes power from the transmission to both front and rear axles, providing the traction needed for tough terrain. Regular maintenance of your…
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Milan was dealing with multiple transmission and drivetrain problems in his 2015 Ford Flex. It had been leaking transmission fluid. Then ultimately, the check engine light came on and the vehicle was struggling to move forward at times. He knew…
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Leonard drives a 2015 Ford F-150 with over 369,000 miles on it. He recently began experiencing transmission problems and assumed his transmission was failing. That would not be a surprise with a transmission that has this many miles, but we…
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Leigh drives a 2010 Ford F-150 with over 150,000 miles on it. She began noticing an unusual scraping noise when driving at higher speeds over 45 MPH. The noise would also tend to go away when engaging the truck into…
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We love trucks at Ralph’s Transmission. From daily driver pickups to heavy duty work trucks and larger utility vehicles, we have spent years serving truck owners throughout the Central Valley. Whether you drive a truck for work or for fun,…
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Kelly & Lesli drive a 2006 Ford F-150. Recently, they began experiencing transmission shifting issues in their truck. It would often slip out of gear when taking off from a stop (whether the vehicle was hot or cold). It was…
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Phil drives a 2008 Ford Explorer with more than 200,000 miles on it. As you can expect with a vehicle of this age and mileage, there is always some natural wear and tear on the engine and transmission over time.…
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Kris drives a 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and recently his truck wasn’t able to engage into gear at all. In addition, the overdrive light would come on intermittently. He was worried he had a major transmission problem, so he…
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Courtney drives a 2019 Ford Escape. She recently began noticing some driving issues once the vehicle would reach over 40 MPH. It would start to shimmy and seemed to be running roughly. It also struggled to accelerate when in higher…
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Heavy Duty Performance: Why Modesto Truck Owners Trust Us with Chevy and GMC Transmissions
Driving a Chevy Silverado or a GMC Sierra in the Central Valley means operating a powerhouse designed for heavy lifting and enduring the California heat. However, these rugged American trucks face immense strain on their…
Why Your Truck Struggles to Shift While Towing
If your truck hesitates, shifts hard or struggles to stay in gear while towing or hauling heavy loads, your transmission may be under more stress than it can handle. At Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto, we…
What Happens if You Ignore Transmission Problems Too Long?
It’s easy to put off a repair when your vehicle is still drivable. Maybe it’s a slight delay when shifting or a small fluid leak. But when it comes to your transmission, waiting too long…