Symptom Chart
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Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .
In most circumstances the PCM sets a DTC to help guide with diagnostics. Refer to the DTC Chart - BCM before using the Symptom Chart. The Symptom column lists the vehicle condition. The Possible Sources column lists a detailed vehicle condition. The Action column lists the action to be performed to determine the cause of the condition. Each action lists the components that can cause the system and the individual components in that system. The components are listed in order of disassembly. Use the list of components and the required action to focus on disassembly inspections for the root cause of the concern.
| Symptom | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Selector lever difficult to move - requires excessive effort | Selector lever cable binding at transmission | VERIFY selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket on the transmission. |
| Selector lever cable binding at selector lever | VERIFY selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket at the front of the selector lever. | |
| Selector lever cable incorrectly routed | VERIFY selector lever cable is properly routed and all retaining clips are present and secure. | |
| Brake shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly | Selector lever cable not secured to bracket at transmission | VERIFY selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket on the transmission. |
| Selector lever cable not secured to bracket at selector lever | VERIFY selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket at the front of the selector lever. | |
| Brake shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly | Selector lever cable out of adjustment | CHECK the selector lever cable adjustment. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment . |
| Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test A | |
| Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) solenoid | INSTALL a new selector lever assembly. REFER to: Selector Lever Assembly . | |
| SelectShift™ does not operate correctly | SelectShift™ does not work on upshifts SelectShift™ switch Wiring PCM |
GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| Selector lever linkage is out of correct gear relationship | Selector lever linkage out of adjustment | ADJUST selector lever. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment . |
| SelectShift™ | Selector lever not fully engaging in S position Selector lever damaged |
GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| Manual control lever not aligned correctly on the TR sensor (flat surfaces do not line up) | REMOVE the manual control lever nut and CHECK the alignment of the manual control lever. | |
| Loose selector lever cable bracket | CHECK the selector lever cable bracket. TIGHTEN as necessary. | |
| Vibration - a high frequency (20-80 Hz) that is felt through the seat or selector lever. Changes with engine speed | Selector lever cable incorrectly routed, grounded out or loose | CHECK the selector lever cable. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable . REPAIR as necessary. |
| The ignition key cannot be returned to the OFF position or the ignition key can be turned to the OFF position when the selector lever is not in P | Ignition lock cylinder or key removal inhibit solenoid (part of the ignition switch) | REFER to: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components . |
| Selector lever cable binding at transmission | VERIFY selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket on the transmission. | |
| Selector lever cable binding at selector lever | VERIFY selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket at the front of the selector lever. | |
| Selector lever cable incorrectly routed | VERIFY selector lever cable is properly routed and all retaining clips are present and secure. | |
| Park detect switch (part of the selector lever assembly) | INSTALL a new selector lever assembly. REFER to: Selector Lever Assembly . | |
| The PRNDL indicator does not illuminate P | Selector lever cable binding at transmission | VERIFY selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket on the transmission. |
| Selector lever cable binding at selector lever | VERIFY selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket at the front of the selector lever assembly. | |
| Selector lever cable incorrectly routed | VERIFY selector lever cable is properly routed and all retaining clips are present and secure. | |
| Park detect switch (part of selector lever assembly) | INSTALL a new selector lever assembly. REFER to: Selector Lever Assembly . | |
| Wiring, terminals or connectors PCM concern IPC |
Check PRNDL illumination. REFER to: INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER AND WARNING CHIMES | |