The transmission keeps overheating?

2012 FORD FOCUS

129,886 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

MIAMIAW

MEMBER
1 POST
FOLLOW

I'm having a few issues with my car. The transmission keeps overheating, the horn barely blows, my car will no longer reverse at all, and it takes forever to crank up.

Feb 16, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Repair Safety Notice: This information is for general instructional purposes only. Vehicle repair can be dangerous. Verify all information, follow manufacturer service procedures, use proper tools and safety equipment, and consult a qualified repair shop when needed.

STRAILER

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
54,178 POSTS

It sounds like the battery is going bad but to be sure we need to run a CAN scan which is easy and if no codes come up replace the battery. Here is a guide and video to show you how. You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) from Amazon.

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Here is a list of CAN scanners starting at about $25.00 on Amazon:

https://amzn.to/3DBMlc7

This guide can help load test the battery without equipment and how to replace it in the images below in case you need it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find.

Images (Click to enlarge)

Feb 17, 2023 at 9:21 AM