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Work trucks are built to handle tough jobs, but after years of towing, hauling and heavy duty driving, even the most reliable truck can start developing transmission problems. At Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto, we regularly service older work trucks that…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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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Is Your Truck Hesitating While Driving?
When you press the accelerator, you expect your truck to respond immediately. If it hesitates, feels sluggish or briefly loses power, something isn’t working properly. While hesitation can have several causes, transmission problems should be…
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Every transmission experiences wear over time. However, there is an important difference between normal aging and damage caused by overheating, poor maintenance or demanding driving conditions. Knowing which one you are dealing with can help…