Compare Ford Transit automatic transmission fluid replacement quotes from specialist garages

Ford was the first carmaker to introduce a vehicle assembly line, speeding up the process of production and bringing cars to more people than ever before. The brand's motorsport credentials are equally impressive. In the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race, Ford ended Ferrari's six-year winning streak, beating the likes of Porsche and Lamborghini to the title with an ever-popular GT40.

Jim Morrison, the lead singer of rock band The Doors, famously adored his 1967 Ford Shelby GT500, the only car he ever owned. It is a mystery to this day where the vehicle ended up after his death.

Find out the average price of a Ford service or MOT here, or read this guide to see how Ford's maintenance costs compare with Vauxhall and Volkswagen.

The Ford Transit has been an iconic van on British roads since 1965. Incredibly, it was the best-selling vehicle in the UK in 2022, and it has won International Van of the Year an impressive five times, including in 2024. Top speeds for the Transit typically range between 90 and 110 mph, with a 0-60 time of around ten to 20 seconds.

An interesting piece of trivia is that in one episode of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson drove a converted Transit hover van up the River Avon. Unsurprisingly, the Transit has a reputation for excellent reliability, with few common problems reported. Watch for injector issues (signalled by excessive oil use) and brake booster faults.

Transmission fluid lubricates moving parts and provides hydraulic pressure for gear changes. It deteriorates over time, so you should check the fluid level regularly and follow a regular transmission service schedule.

During an automatic transmission service, the fluid is drained and refilled, and the filter is replaced. Transmission fluid changes are essential to car maintenance and should be done every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. The key benefits are that fresh fluid will give you smoother gear shifts and extend the life of your transmission.

If you don't change the fluid in your car, it will degrade like engine oil, causing excessive friction, sludge build-up and high temperatures, which contribute to faults within the system.

Many drivers book an automatic transmission fluid and oil change together to save time. Manual transmissions typically run cooler than automatics, so they often require different types of liquid. You can find this information in your owner's manual.