Transaxle Overheating
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape, 2001 Mazda Tribute, and 2001 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check for poor engine performance. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. Check torque converter clutch operation. See TORQUE CONVERTOR ENGAGEMENT TEST under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Perform TEST B: TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR , TEST C: TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID and TEST F: TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR & OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR under DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. Repair as necessary. Clear DTCs and perform TRANSAXLE DRIVE CYCLE TEST under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Repeat QUICK TEST. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (QUICK TEST) and ensure DTCs are not present.