2014 Mustang Workshop Manual

SECTION 307-02B: Transmission Cooling — TR6060	2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING	Procedure revision date: 02/06/2013

Transmission Cooling

Inspection and Verification

NOTICE: When internal wear/damage occurs in the transmission, component material can travel into the fluid cooler tubes and the transmission fluid cooler. Remove these contaminants from the cooling system before placing the transmission back into use. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning .

Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage, incorrect component installation, and system leaks.
- Install a new transmission fluid cooler assembly when fluid is found leaking from the transmission fluid cooler. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler .
- Install new transmission fluid cooler tubes when fluid is found leaking from the transmission fluid cooler tubes. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes .

If the fault is not visually evident, proceed to the Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart
Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Transmission overheating	Excessive vehicle loads, severe vehicle use.	REFER to Owner's Literature for vehicle loads and vehicle use.
	Incorrect fluid level.	CHECK and ADJUST the fluid to the correct level. REFER to Section 308-03B .
	Fluid condition.	CHECK fluid condition. REFER to Section 308-03B .
	Incorrect fluid type	REFER to Specifications.
	Transmission cooling system damaged, blocked, restricted or installed incorrectly.	PERFORM the transmission fluid cooler flow test. REFER to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flow Test .
	Engine overheating.	REFER to Section 303-03A .
	Internal transmission concerns.	REFER to Section 308-03B .