Other Concerns: Shift Lever Efforts High

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

POSSIBLE COMPONENT CHART

Possible Component	Reference/Action
251 - ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
PCM, vehicle wiring harnesses, digital TR sensor	Carry out On-Board Diagnostic Tests. See INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article for diagnosis and testing of the PCM. GO to PINPOINT TEST C . Repair as required. Clear DTCs, road test and rerun On-Board Diagnostic Test.
Shift Cable, Digital TR sensor
Cable system or digital TR sensor damaged, misaligned	Inspect and repair as necessary. Refer to TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT or EXTERNAL CONTROLS .
Main Control
Screws not tightened to specification	Tighten to specification.
Separator plate damaged	Inspect for damage. If damaged, install a new separator plate.
Contamination	Disassemble and clean.
Valve/springs damaged, misassembled, missing, stuck or bore damaged	If damaged or parts are missing, install new main control assembly. If misassembled, reassemble correctly. DO NOT stone, file or sand valves. This will remove the anodized finish and may result in further main control or transmission damage.
Filter damaged or missing	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Case
Manual control lever assembly damage, manual valve inner lever pin bent, manual valve inner lever damaged, spring rod damaged	Inspect for damage. If damaged, install a new part.
Manual valve lever shaft retaining pin damaged	Inspect for damage. If damaged, repair as necessary.