Symptom Chart - Transaxle Cooling

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. 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	INSPECT the transmission fluid cooler and transmission fluid cooler tubes for damage or plugging.
	Bent or crushed transmission fluid cooler tubes	INSTALL a new transmission fluid cooler or cooler tubes as necessary.
	System leaks	INSPECT transmission fluid cooler and transmission fluid cooler tubes for leaks. REPAIR as required.
	Internal transmission concerns	REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - FNR5 article.