Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION: The ignition must be in the OFF position to make sure that the eCVT and the engine are OFF.

With the ignition in the OFF position and in DRIVE, raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the LH splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Retainers For LH Splash Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the transaxle control splash shield.

Fig 2: Locating Bolts And Transaxle Control Snow Shield
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Loosen the selector lever cable adjustment screw.

Fig 3: Loosening Selector Lever Cable Adjustment Screw
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Loosen the selector lever cable bracket nuts so that the selector lever is free to move.

Fig 4: Loosening Selector Lever Cable Bracket Nuts
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Position the selector lever between the 2 ribs on the transaxle case.

Fig 5: Positioning Selector Lever
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Lower the vehicle to access the selector lever.
Place the transmission selector lever in the D position.
Tighten the selector lever cable adjustment screw to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Tighten the selector lever cable bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
To verify the correct adjustment, observe the selector lever on the transaxle, while an assistant shifts the transmission selector lever to each range position ending in the D position.
Install the transaxle control splash shield.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft)
  
  Fig 6: Locating Bolts And Transaxle Control Snow Shield
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH splash shield.

Fig 7: Locating Retainers For LH Splash Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.