Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Adjustment

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Special Tools

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Alignment Gauge, TR Sensor	307-351 (T97L-70010-A)

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Loosen the digital transmission range (TR) sensor bolts.

Fig 1: Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure that the manual control lever is in the NEUTRAL position.

Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor slots. The tool is designed to fit snugly.

Fig 2: Aligning Digital TR Sensor Slots Using Special Tool (307-351)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.

Tighten the digital TR sensor bolts and remove the special tool.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

Fig 3: Aligning Digital TR Sensor Slots With Special Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Verify that the vehicle starts in the PARK and NEUTRAL positions and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.