Transmission shift problem and engine overheating issue?

2002 FORD ESCAPE
300,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JESSE WILSON
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Started with engine overheating and can’t figure out why? And now Transmission having issues when shifter in reverse no response or while driving it won’t shift from second to drive or overdrive even manually shifted it stays in second gear. Issues aren’t constant just random.
Sep 5, 2024 at 1:04 PM
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This could be because the transmission cooler inside the radiator has leaked, and you now have transmission fluid inside the radiator and coolant inside of the transmission. Wait until the engine is cold and then open the radiator cap to see what the fluid looks like, Also, check the level of the transmission fluid.

This video can help:

https://youtu.be/GSE9skKnOgY?si=2yrTz-ysL29G6cts

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Sep 6, 2024 at 6:20 PM