--- title: Ford Transmission Repair in Reno | A-1 Transmission url: https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/ford/ business: A-1 Transmission (A-1 Transmission Inc) address: 670 East Grove Street, Reno, NV 89502 phone: (775) 829-1333 hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, closed Saturday and Sunday type: Transmission shop and auto repair shop in Reno, Nevada, since 1968; walk-ins welcome during business hours, appointments suggested --- - [Home](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/) - [Vehicles we work on](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/) - Ford transmissions # Ford transmissions A-1 Transmission works on Ford cars, trucks and SUVs. Below: what Ford owners reported to NHTSA for seven models, and how to read those numbers. [Call (775) 829-1333](tel:+17758291333) [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=A-1+Transmission+Inc,+670+East+Grove+Street,+Reno,+NV+89502&destination_place_id=ChIJZfhkfH4_mYARqc7eV_uhOws)[What is it doing?](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/symptoms/#checker) 1968 In business since [4.6 ★ 112 Google reviews](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=809418658926218921) ATRA Member shop M-F 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Ford is the biggest name in the NHTSA data, and counts follow how many of a model were sold. This page explains how to read the Ford rows, what owner manuals say about fluid in general terms, and what the shop can say for your Ford. ## At a glance - Seven Ford models are in the table, model years 2012 to 2022 - F-150: 5,330 powertrain complaints out of 15,901 for the model - Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects - Always check your own owner's manual for the fluid and interval ## How to read the Ford numbers The table shows two counts for each model: every complaint filed with NHTSA and the share that name a POWER TRAIN component. The power train group is wider than the transmission; NHTSA files axles, driveline and related parts under it as well. Counts also follow sales: a model with more vehicles on the road draws more complaints. The F-150, for example, has 5,330 power train complaints out of 15,901 across model years 2012 to 2022, a share of 34%, and its busiest year is 2013 with 1,212. The Escape has 2,717 of 15,425 (18%), the Fusion 1,806 of 11,204 (16%) and the Explorer 1,453 of 13,747 (11%), whose busiest year is 2020 with 500. The Focus shows 6,212 of 12,611 (49%), with 1,597 in 2014. The Expedition shows 1,019 of 2,693 (38%), and the F-250 shows 270 of 4,466 (6%). A high share says that owners of that model who wrote to NHTSA mentioned the power train often. It does not say how many vehicles are affected, how many were repaired or what the cause was. ## What an owner can do with it Use the numbers as a prompt, not a verdict. If your model year has a lot of reports, ask which symptoms owners describe, and search your vehicle on NHTSA's recalls and complaints pages for recalls and service bulletins that apply. Manufacturers also publish technical service bulletins; a dealer or shop can look yours up by VIN. ## Fluid and the owner's manual Ford's owner manuals give the transmission fluid specification, the check method and the service interval for each vehicle, and many list a shorter interval for severe duty such as towing or frequent short trips. Some Ford transmissions have no dipstick and are filled and checked by a procedure that needs a scan tool. The [fluid change interval guide](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/guides/transmission-fluid-change-interval/) and [how to check transmission fluid](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/guides/how-to-check-transmission-fluid/) cover the general ideas. ## What Google reviewers of the shop say about Fords Ford trucks and SUVs are among the foreign and domestic vehicles the shop works on. The [pickup truck page](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/trucks/) and [SUV page](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/suvs/) say more about the vehicle types. The shop's own list covers transmission repair, rebuilds, clutches and transfer cases. Stock photo: Car underside view, ball joint and control arm. ## What owners reported to NHTSA **Owner complaints filed with NHTSA that name a POWER TRAIN component, model years 2012 to 2022** | Make and model | All complaints, 2012 to 2022 | Powertrain complaints | Powertrain share | Model year with the most powertrain complaints | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ford Focus | 12,611 | 6,212 | 49% | 2014 (1,597) | | Ford F-150 | 15,901 | 5,330 | 34% | 2013 (1,212) | | Ford Escape | 15,425 | 2,717 | 18% | 2014 (481) | | Ford Fusion | 11,204 | 1,806 | 16% | 2017 (335) | | Ford Explorer | 13,747 | 1,453 | 11% | 2020 (500) | | Ford Expedition | 2,693 | 1,019 | 38% | 2020 (266) | | Ford F-250 | 4,466 | 270 | 6% | 2020 (77) | Source: [NHTSA vehicle owner complaints database (api.nhtsa.gov), model years 2012 to 2022, read October 18, 2026](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). Owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect findings. Popular models draw more complaints because more of them are on the road. On a phone the table shows the key columns. Turn the phone sideways or use a computer to see every column. ### Sources - [NHTSA recalls and owner complaints](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [NHTSA datasets and APIs](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [Ford owner resources](https://owner.ford.com/) - [A-1 Transmission reviews on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=809418658926218921) Keep reading ## Related pages [Pickup trucks A-1 Transmission works on pickup truck transmissions, clutches and transfer cases, automatic and standard, foreign and domestic.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/trucks/)[SUVs A-1 Transmission repairs SUV transmissions and transfer cases, automatic and standard, foreign and domestic, at its Reno shop.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/suvs/)[Transmission fluid types (ATF) explained Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) comes in several specifications set by vehicle makers, and the right one is the one named in your owner's manual.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/guides/transmission-fluid-types/)[Powertrain complaints by model year (NHTSA) Across the 42 models in the table, owners filed 242,208 complaints with NHTSA for model years 2012 to 2022.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/data/transmission-complaints-by-model/) Services ## Work this vehicle often needs [Transmission repair Transmission repair means finding what is wrong inside or around the transmission and fixing that part.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/services/transmission-repair/)[Transmission rebuilds and overhauls A-1 Transmission rebuilds and overhauls automatic and standard transmissions in Reno, for cars, trucks, RVs and 4x4s.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/services/transmission-rebuild/)[Transmission fluid service Transmission fluid service replaces the worn fluid that cools, lubricates and operates your transmission.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/services/transmission-fluid-service/)[Automatic transmission repair Automatic transmission repair covers the gear sets, clutches, valve body, torque converter and electronics that shift for you.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/services/automatic-transmission/) Vehicles ## Other vehicles [Chevrolet and GMC transmissions A-1 Transmission works on Chevrolet and GMC trucks, SUVs and cars, older trucks and new.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/chevrolet-gmc/)[Dodge and Ram transmissions A-1 Transmission works on Dodge and Ram trucks, vans and SUVs, and an October 2021 Google review mentions a Ram 2500 full transmission rebuild.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/dodge-ram/)[Toyota and Lexus transmissions A-1 Transmission works on foreign and domestic vehicles.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/toyota-lexus/)[Jeep transmissions and transfer cases A-1 Transmission works on 4x4s, transfer cases and transmissions, foreign and domestic.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/jeep/)[Honda transmissions A-1 Transmission in Reno works on every type of transmission, including the CVTs in many Honda Civic.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/honda/)[Subaru transmissions A-1 Transmission in Reno works on every type of transmission, including Subaru's Lineartronic CVT.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/subaru/)[Nissan transmissions A-1 Transmission in Reno works on every type of transmission, from the Xtronic CVTs in the Altima.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/nissan/)[Cars A-1 Transmission repairs car transmissions and clutches, automatic and standard, foreign and domestic, at its Reno shop.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/cars/)[Pickup trucks A-1 Transmission works on pickup truck transmissions, clutches and transfer cases, automatic and standard, foreign and domestic.](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/vehicles/trucks/) Answers ## Ford transmissions questions Still have a question? Call [(775) 829-1333](tel:+17758291333) during shop hours. More answers are on the [questions page](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/faq/). ### Does A-1 Transmission work on Fords? The shop works on foreign and domestic cars, trucks, SUVs, RVs and 4x4s. Call with the year, model and engine and the shop will tell you about your Ford. ### Is the F-150 a bad transmission? The data cannot say that. The F-150 has many owner reports because there are so many on the road. Only an inspection of your truck tells what it needs. ### Where do I find the right fluid for my Ford? The owner's manual names the fluid specification. Ask the shop if you are unsure. ### Should I worry about a recall? Check your VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup. A recall is free to check and does not depend on any shop. ## Not shifting right? 670 East Grove Street, Reno, NV 89502 Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm [What to tell us when you call](https://a1transmissionrenonv.com/call/) [(775) 829-1333](tel:+17758291333)