Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Transmission overheating	Damaged radiator.	REPAIR or INSTALL a new radiator. REFER to ENGINE COOLING .
	Plugged auxiliary fluid cooler	INSPECT auxiliary fluid cooler for blockage. INSTALL new if required. REFER to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER .
	System leaks.	INSPECT for leaks. REPAIR as required.
	System leaks.	INSPECT transmission fluid cooler and tubes for leaks. REPAIR as required.
	Incorrect fluid level.	ADJUST to correct level.
	Fluid condition.	INSPECT according to instructions under Check Fluid Level and Condition. REFER to PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .
	Damaged, blocked, reversed, leaking or restricted cooler lines or cooler tubes.	INSPECT cooler lines and tubes. REPAIR or FLUSH as necessary.
	Engine concerns causing transmission to overheat.	INSPECT engine cooling system. REFER to ENGINE COOLING .
	Excessive towing loads.	CHECK gross vehicle weight.
	Incorrect idle or driveability concerns.	REFER to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE .