2008 ford escape transmission cooler failure

You may have a transmission failure due to inadequate lube flow. This can happen during warm up and cold weather. Your transmission probably needs rebuilt or replaced and then install a transmission fluid cooler bypass kit.

- Transmission Control Switch not cycled during the self-test.

- Transmission Control Switch circuit short or open

- Damaged Transmission Control Switch switch

These are the possible causes, so you can decide your next step.

Sounds like you need a transmission rebuild :(
Typical symptom of transmission failure, especially in a vehicle as old as yours. Have you ever replaced the transmission fluid or filter? No? Hmmmm... ;)

run fault codes and look for a TCM problem (transmission control module). Check fluid level in transmission

Definitely not an expert here, but exactly the same symptoms after a clutch replacement. I found one of the wires going to the connector on the harness side of the Vehicle Speed Sensor pulled in two. Can only surmise that during the clutch installation this connector wasn't disconnected and during movement of the transmission to get to the clutch was put under tension causing the failure. I haven't confirmed the solution yet, but pretty sure I'm on the right track.

Hard to diagnose system without full manifold set. A restricted orifice tube can act as you describe, and debris from the wrecked condenser could have gotten to the orifice.

NO, trans cooler is not part of the heating and air system.

it`s most likley a flat battery not sending enough amps to the starter motor if batery`s good the check starter motor but also check leads for any corrosion from the battery to the starter motor if all else fails i find a very big hammer helps :p lol

Hello! it is very unfortunate your situation. it is **** service departments staffed with incompetence. i have made a 20 year career out of the automotive industry, the last 16 with dealerships. i pride myself in customer service and frown on all of the hacks that are out there ruining a good name. Yes fors has had issues with the "combo cooler" it is a condenser for the airconditioning and cooler for the tranmsision. when repairs are performed @ the dealership, it carries a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty when they use oem parts. you stated it has been 2 coolers in 13 months? the warranry is based off of the original installation. not each addition failure should they occur. now that this is understood. your dealership has the ability to utilize their "CLP" budget to satisfy your needs. this is caled a P18. CLP stands for customer loyalty program. it is a tool that dealerships can use to help people in situations like yours. HOVEVER there are 2 questions they ask on the form to be submitted..is the customer a maintenance customer of the ford dealership and do they have an extended warranty. if the answer is no to either question....welll..you get the point. i do beleive they should assist you by maybe discounting the parts and labor in the interest of your return visits. as i tyoe this long drawn out letter, i wonder if the canadian warranties are different or for that matter if you have the complimentary powertrain warranty that comes with fords sold in USA it is a 5 year 50,000 mile warranty. if the advisor looks up coverage by using fords computer system and inputs the true part number of condenser...it would say not covered....but the failure is actually the transmision cooler..which if was seperate from the condenser, would have a different part number...that part number may come up as a covered repair...hmmmm...i will check this for you tomorrow @ work and get back to you

Here's a link you may want to read.
http://www.fixya.com/cars/t2320006-2008_ford_escape_transmission_cooler