Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Transmission overheating	Excessive vehicle or towing loads, severe vehicle use.	REFER to the vehicle owners manual for load and GVW/GCW information.
	Incorrect fluid level.	CHECK and, if necessary, ADJUST the fluid to the correct level.
	Fluid condition.	CHECK fluid condition.
	Incorrect fluid type.	REFER to SPECIFICATIONS .
	Transmission cooling system damaged, blocked, restricted or installed incorrectly.	CARRY OUT the transmission fluid cooler flow test.
	System leaks.	INSPECT for leakage inspection procedures.
	Engine overheating.	REFER to ENGINE COOLING .
	Powertrain control system electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, powertrain control module (PCM), torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid.	CARRY OUT on-board diagnostics. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
	Internal transmission concerns.	REPAIR as necessary.
Inadequate transmission fluid flow	Transmission cooling system damaged, blocked, restricted or installed incorrectly.	INSPECT cooler lines for damage.
Inadequate transmission fluid flow	System leaks.	Backflush fluid cooler tubes. REFER to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .
Transmission fluid flow test failed	Transmission cooling system damaged, blocked, restricted or installed incorrectly.	INSTALL a new cooler or cooler tubes.
Transmission fluid flow test failed	System leaks.	Backflush cooling system. REFER to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER - BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .
Fluid leak at transmission intake cooler	Transmission fluid cooler-to-fluid cooler fitting.	REFER to the COMPONENT TEST .