Symptom Chart(s)
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Symptom Chart: External Controls
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 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 condition 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 the selector lever cable retaining clip is fully seated in the cable bracket on the transmission. |
| Selector lever cable binding at selector lever | VERIFY the selector lever cable retaining clip is fully seated in the cable bracket at the front of the selector lever. | |
| Selector lever cable incorrectly routed | VERIFY the 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 clip not secured to bracket at transmission | VERIFY the selector lever cable retaining clip is fully seated in the cable bracket on the transmission. |
| Selector lever cable clip not secured to bracket at selector lever | VERIFY the selector lever cable retaining clip is fully seated in the cable bracket at the front of the selector lever. | |
| Selector lever cable out of adjustment | CHECK the selector lever cable adjustment. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment . | |
| Circuitry shorted to ground BCM |
GO to Pinpoint Test A or GO to Pinpoint Test B | |
| BPP switch | CHECK the BPP switch connector. ALIGN or INSTALL a new BPP if necessary. | |
| Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) solenoid | INSTALL a new selector lever assembly. REFER to: Selector Lever Assembly . | |
| Selector lever will not shift from PARK | Selector lever cable | VERIFY selector lever cable adjustment. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment . |
| Selector lever cable retaining clip or bracket | INSTALL a new selector lever cable retaining clip or bracket. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable . | |
| Broken selector lever cable | INSTALL a new selector lever cable. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable | |
| SelectShift™ does not operate correctly | Circuitry open or shorted to ground TCM SelectShift™ switch |
CLEAR the DTC and PERFORM the KOER self-test. If the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) return, GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| TCS/ O/D cancel switch does not operate correctly | Circuitry open/shorted BJB fuse TCS/ O/D cancel switch |
GO to Pinpoint Test D |
| IPC | REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes . | |
| Selector lever linkage is out of correct gear relationship | Selector lever linkage out of adjustment Manual control lever not aligned correctly on the sensor (flat surfaces do not line up) Loose selector lever cable bracket |
REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment . |
| Vibration - a high frequency (20-80 Hz) that is felt through the seat or selector lever. Changes with engine speed | Selector lever cable grounded out or loose | REFER to: Selector Lever Cable . |
| 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 | Wiring, terminals or connectors Ignition lock cylinder Key removal inhibit solenoid (part of the ignition switch) Park detect switch (part of the selector lever) Selector lever cable Mechanical damage to the selector lever, selector lever cable or selector lever knob |
REFER to: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components . |
| Selector lever cable binding at transmission | VERIFY the selector lever cable retaining clip is fully seated in the cable bracket on the transmission. | |
| Selector lever cable binding at selector lever | VERIFY the selector lever cable retaining clip is fully seated in the cable bracket at the front of the selector lever. | |
| Selector lever cable incorrectly routed | VERIFY the selector lever cable is properly routed and all retaining clips are present and secure. | |
| The PRNDL indicator does not illuminate P | Selector lever cable binding at transmission | VERIFY the selector lever cable retaining clip is fully seated in the cable bracket on the transmission. |
| Selector lever cable binding at selector lever | VERIFY the selector lever cable retaining clip is fully seated in the cable bracket at the front of the selector lever. | |
| Selector lever cable incorrectly routed | VERIFY the selector lever cable is properly routed and all retaining clips are present and secure. | |
| Wiring, terminals or connectors PCM concern IPC Park detect switch (part of the selector lever assembly) |
REFER to: INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER AND WARNING CHIMES | |