Inspection and Verification
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.
- Verify the customer concern by operating the transmission external control.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage; refer to the following VISUAL INSPECTION CHART :VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Damaged shift lock actuator
- Damaged transmission control switch (TCS)
- Damaged shift interlock switch
- Failed fuse(s)
- Damaged wiring harness
- Loose or corroded connections
- Damaged shift interlock switch
- If the fault is not visually evident, determine the symptom. GO to SYMPTOM CHART .