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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)DTC DIAGNOSISDTC P0218: - TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE OVER-TEMPERATURE CONDITION
2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD
DTC P0218: - Transmission Fluid Temperature Over-Temperature Condition
2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION DTC P0218: - Transmission Fluid Temperature Over-Temperature Condition
DTC P0218: - TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE OVER-TEMPERATURE CONDITION
| Description: | Indicates a transmission overheat condition was sensed by the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor. | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | Monitor the transmission temperature PID TFT for an overheat condition. | ||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | Refer to the AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S service information to continue diagnosis. | ||
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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.