Fusion FWD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2010)
When internal wear or damage has occurred in the transaxle, metal particles, clutch plate material or band material may have been carried into the torque
converter and transaxle fluid cooler. These contaminants are a major cause of recurring transaxle troubles and must be removed from the system before
the transaxle is put back into use. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning See: Service and
Repair/Procedures/6F35/Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning.
Transmission Fluid Cooler Flow Test
NOTE: The selector lever linkage, selector lever cable adjustment, transmission fluid level and line pressure must be within specification before
carrying out this test. Refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle for selector lever linkage and selector lever cable adjustment and refer to Special
Testing Procedures See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/6F35/Special Testing Procedures/Special Testing
Procedures for line pressure test. The transmission fluid must be above 85°C (185°F) for the cooler by-pass to open to carry out this test.
1. Using a scan tool, run the engine to establish the correct transmission fluid temperature of 85°C (185°F).
2. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator from the transmission fluid filler tube.
3. Place funnel in the transmission fluid filler tube.
4. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
5. Remove the transmission fluid cooler return tube (rear fitting) from the fitting on the transaxle case.
6. Connect one end of a hose to the cooler return tube and route other end of the hose up to a point where it can be inserted into the funnel at the
