Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The ignition must be in the OFF position to make sure that the Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) and the engine are OFF.

With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Place the selector lever in the D position.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever In D Position
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Remove the bolts and the splash shield.

Fig 2: Locating Splash Shield Bolts
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Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.

Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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Place the manual control lever in the D position.
1. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise to the PARK position.
2. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise 3 detents to the D position.
Fig 4: Rotating Manual Control Lever
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Unlock the adjuster by sliding the locking tab over.

Fig 5: Unlocking Adjuster
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Align the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever ball stud and install it with the adjuster unlocked.

Fig 6: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
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Slide the selector lever cable adjuster tab in place to lock the selector lever cable.

Fig 7: Sliding Selector Lever Cable Adjuster Tab
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Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.
Install the splash shield and the bolts.

Fig 8: Locating Splash Shield Bolts

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