Other Concerns: Transaxle Overheating

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Possible Component	Reference/Action
257 - ROUTINE
Fluid
Incorrect level	Adjust fluid to correct level. Use the transmission fluid level setting procedure, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND SETTING .
Condition	Inspect fluid.
Thermal Bypass Valve
Thermal bypass valve - not functioning	Install a new pressure filter bypass assembly.
Cooler Tubes
Damaged, blocked, reversed, leaking	Inspect and repair as required.
Auxiliary Cooler
Damaged, blocked, restricted or incorrectly installed	Inspect and repair as required.