Symptom Chart - Transaxle Cooling

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Transaxle overheating	Clogged transmission fluid cooler or transmission fluid cooler tubes Bent or crushed transmission fluid cooler tubes Transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve stuck closed	INSPECT the transmission fluid cooler, transmission fluid cooler tubes and transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve for damage or plugging. INSTALL new components as necessary.
	System leaks	INSPECT transmission fluid cooler and transmission fluid cooler tubes for leaks. SERVICE as required.
	Internal transaxle concerns	REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6F50 article.