Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Symptom Chart

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The shift control is out of correct gear relationship	Transmission selector lever cable and bracket Cable retention to steering column bracket Shift indicator	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
The transmission control switch is not operating correctly	Transmission control (TC) switch Circuitry Fuse(s) F15 (5A)	Go to Pinpoint Test B .
The transmission control switch indicator lamp is not operating correctly	Bulb Powertrain control module (PCM) Instrument cluster	REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
The transmission range indicator does not correspond to the gear	Transmission selector lever cable bracket	TIGHTEN bolts holding transmission selector lever cable bracket.
	Shift control indicator linkage	ADJUST PRNDL indicator at steering housing.
	Transmission selector lever cable loose from the transmission bracket	VERIFY the transmission selector lever cable is seated into the bracket.
	Shift linkage	VERIFY transmission selector lever cable adjustment. REFER to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment in this article. ADJUST the transmission selector lever cable if necessary.
The transmission range indicator lamp does not illuminate	Bulb Circuitry Fuse: F102 (20A)	REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION article.
The shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly	Fuse: F15 (5A) F16 (10A) Circuitry	Go to Pinpoint Test C .
Rattle, noise, buzz or other noise	Selector lever knob	INSTALL a new selector lever knob.
	Shift control selector lever	TIGHTEN housing bolts.
	Shift interlock spring	ATTACH the shift interlock spring correctly.
Water enters inside the vehicle	Cable assembly grommet	SECURE the grommet to the dash panel.
	Torn cable assembly grommet	INSTALL a new transmission selector lever cable.
Excessive shift effort	Transmission selector lever cable	INSTALL a new transmission selector lever cable.
	Cable bracket	ADJUST the selector lever cable. TIGHTEN the selector lever cable bracket screws.
The transmission selector lever will not shift from range	Transmission selector lever cable disconnected	REINSTALL the transmission selector lever cable.
	Broken transmission selector lever cable	INSTALL a new transmission selector lever cable.