As most of this column’s avid readers should know by now, the vehicle is essentially broken down to four major systemic areas: body, chassis, powertrain and communication. Our topic today, ...

The Problem:The transmission range sensor in certain Lincoln MKZ Hybrid sedans may not function properly allowing the transmission to be shifted out of park without applying the brake pedal. Affected ...

The transmission in a vehicle must be able to function in challenging circumstances without fail. Arguably the hardest working part of the engine, the transmission doesn't get nearly the recognition ...

The recall is of importance, because if the problem manifests itself, the danger is significant for owners. Ford is issuing a major recall of 552,188 units of the 2014 F-150 pickup truck. The problem ...

This could be the result of a worn or poorly adjusted transmission, a worn torque converter or even something simple like a low transmission-fluid level. So that’s job one: Check the level of fluid on ...

First things first: are you sure the leak is coming from the gearbox and not the engine? It can be very hard to discern the difference in a manual car, although it’s easier in an automatic as the ...

When it comes to automatic transmissions, fluid leaks and low fluid levels are probably the most common problems owners experience, especially as a vehicle gets older and parts wear out. If you don’t ...