Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1484 (ENGINE CONTROLS - PINPOINT TESTS (HYBRID))PINPOINT TEST TM: TRACTION MOTOR OVER TEMPERATUREINTRODUCTIONTM4 CHECK THE TCM MOTOR ELECTRONICS COOLANT TEMPERATURE (MECT) PID
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
TM4 Check The TCM Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature (MECT) PID
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION TM4 Check The TCM Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature (MECT) PID
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 2011 Ford Fusion, 2010 Mercury Milan, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Access the MECT PID from the freeze frame PID menu.
Refer to the scan tool instruction manual for freeze frame PID menu.
- Access the TCM and monitor the MECT (TEMP) PID.
Is the temperature less than 70°C (158°F)?
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| INSTALL a new transaxle assembly. Refer to the ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (ECVT) | GO to TM5 . |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.