External Controls
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The transaxle external controls system consists of the following components:
- Shift cable and bracket
- Park range switch (part of the gearshift lever)
- Shift lock actuator
- Gearshift lever
The gearshift lever controls the transaxle gear selection through the shift cable. The cable detent and gearshift lever locking position is controlled by the gearshift knob.