Automatic Transmission External Controls Ford Crown Victoria II

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Transmission Shift Control Linkage

The transmission shift control linkage consists of

1. a gearshift lever (7210) which connects to the transmission column shift selector tube (7212) on the steering column. A gearshift lever pin (7G357) secures the gearshift lever to the selector tube.
2. a shift cable and bracket (7E395) which connects to the transmission selector lever arm and support (7302) on the steering column and to the manual control lever (7A256) on the transmission. The shift cable bracket bolts to the transmission.

Shift Interlock System

The shift interlock system consists of

1. a shift lock actuator (3F752). A transmission shift selector position insert (7A216), which bolts to the steering actuator housing (3F723), secures the shift lock actuator to the steering column.
2. electrical circuits to supply power to lock and unlock the shift lock actuator.

The shift lock actuator locks the gearshift lever in PARK

1. when the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the LOCK position.
2. with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal released.

The shift lock actuator releases the gearshift lever

1. when the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the FIRST position.
2. with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal actuated.

Transmission Control Switch (TCS)

The transmission control switch (TCS)

1. is located on the end of the gearshift lever. The TCS is not removable from the gearshift lever. Install a new gearshift lever if a new TCS is required.
2. is a momentary contact switch.
3. commands the powertrain control module (PCM) to disengage or engage the overdrive function of the transmission. When overdrive (D) is disengaged, the message O/D OFF will illuminate on the instrument panel.

The transmission shift control linkage consists of

1. a floor console mounted shifter mechanism. A shift handle that is retained on the shifter by two attaching screws.
2. a shift cable and bracket which connects to the floor console mounted shifter assembly to the manual control lever on the transmission. The shift cable bracket bolts to the transmission.

The shift interlock system consists of

1. a shift lock actuator. A transmission shift lock actuator, which clips to the actuator retainer, securing the shift lock actuator to the steering column. A transmission shift lock actuator cable which routes to the floor console mounted shifter assembly lock mechanism.
2. electrical circuits to supply power to lock and unlock the shift lock actuator.

The shift lock mechanism locks the gearshift lever in PARK

1. when the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the LOCK position.
2. with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal released.

The shift lock actuator releases the gearshift lever

1. when the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the FIRST position.
2. with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal actuated.

The transmission control switch (TCS)

1. is located in the shifter handle. The TCS is removable from the gearshift handle without disassembly of the console or shifter unit.
2. is a momentary contact switch.
3. commands the powertrain control module (PCM) to disengage or engage the overdrive function of the transmission. When overdrive (D) is disengaged, the message O/D OFF will illuminate on the instrument panel.

Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for Crown Victoria, SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for Grand Marquis or SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for Marauder for schematic and connector information.

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1. Verify the customer concern by operating the transmission external control.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage, incorrect component installation, and component misalignment. Verify that all circuit-related systems are functioning correctly. Refer to the following chart.
3. If the fault is not visually evident, proceed to the Symptom Chart.

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1. Place the gearshift lever (7210) in the (D) position.
2. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
4. Remove the nut, and disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever (7A256).
5. Position the manual control lever in the (D) position. Pull the manual control lever forward until travel stops. Push the manual control lever backward two detents to the (D) position.
6. Connect the shift cable to the manual control lever, and install the nut.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight.
9. Move the gearshift lever from detent to detent and compare it with the transmission setting. Verify that the engine will start in P and N and that the reversing lamps illuminate in R. If not, repeat the adjustment procedure.
10. Check that the digital transmission range (DTR) sensor adjustment is correct. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission) . Adjust the DTR sensor if necessary.
11. After completing all adjustments, and with the vehicle on the ground, turn on the electrical power to the air suspension, if so equipped.

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1. Place the gearshift lever in the (D) position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
3. Remove the nut, and disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
4. Position the manual control lever in the (D) position. Pull the manual control lever forward until travel stops. Push the manual control lever backward two detents to the (D) position.
5. Connect the shift cable to the manual control lever, and install the nut.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Move the gearshift lever from detent to detent and compare it with the transmission setting. Verify that the engine will start in P and N and that the reversing lamps illuminate in R. If not, repeat the adjustment procedure.
8. Check that the digital transmission range (DTR) sensor adjustment is correct. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission) . Adjust the DTR sensor if necessary.
9. After completing all adjustments, and with the vehicle on the ground, turn on the electrical power to the air suspension, if so equipped.

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1. Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel. Remove the screw and position the parking brake release handle out of the way. Remove the screw from the lower steering column opening finish panel. Pull outward to release the retaining clips and remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
2. Remove the five screws and the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
3. Rotate the gearshift lever (7210) clockwise until it bottoms out (first gear), then rotate it counterclockwise two detents ((D) position).
4. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
5. Rotate the thumbwheel to center the selector lever indicator in the middle of the (D) position.
6. Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight.
7. Rotate the gearshift lever into each detent to verify that the selector lever indicator matches the selected range. Readjust, if necessary.
8. Install the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
9. Install the lower steering column opening finish panel and parking brake release handle.

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Wait at least one minute before proceeding with the procedure to allow the backup power supply to deplete its energy. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
2. Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel. Remove the screw and position the parking brake release handle out of the way. Remove the screw from the lower steering column opening finish panel. Pull outward to release the retaining clips and remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
3. Remove the five screws and the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
4. Remove the four screws and the instrument panel reinforcement brace.
5. Position the selector lever indicator cable aside. Loosen the screw. Disconnect the cable. Position the selector lever indicator cable aside.
6. Remove the four nuts and lower the steering column.
7. Remove the three bolts and separate the shift lock actuator (3F752) and the transmission shift selector position insert (7A216) from the steering column.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the shift lock actuator and the transmission shift selector position insert.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Wait at least one minute before proceeding with the procedure to allow the backup power supply to deplete its energy. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
2. Remove the instrument panel finish panel and disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Lift the console finish panel up and remove the finish panel.
4. Push the shift handle bezel down and disconnect the TCS harness.
5. Remove the two shift handle retaining screws and remove the shift handle.
6. Lift the shift indicator bezel and remove the bulb.
7. Release the shift interlock cable housing clip and disconnect the interlock cable.
8. Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel. Remove the screw and position the parking brake release handle out of the way. Remove the screw from the lower steering column opening finish panel. Pull outward to release the retaining clips and remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
9. Remove the five screws and the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
10. Remove the four screws and the instrument panel reinforcement brace.
11. Remove the four nuts and lower the steering column.
12. Disconnect the electrical connector from the shift lock actuator solenoid.
13. Remove the two screw from the actuator mounting cover.
14. Lift the actuator solenoid from the mounting bracket and remove the interlock actuator and cable.
15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
2. Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission. Remove the nut, and disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever (7A256). Disconnect the shift cable from the shift cable bracket. Remove and discard the shift cable retainer.
3. Unclip the shift cable from the clips that route the cable upward toward the top of the engine compartment.
4. Remove the bolts and the shift cable bracket from the transmission.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. From the engine compartment, unclip the shift cable from the clip that routes the cable toward the bulkhead.
7. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column. Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission selector lever arm and support (7302). Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket. Remove and discard the shift cable retainer.
8. From the engine compartment, use a suitable tool to push the rubber grommet through the bulkhead.
9. From the passenger compartment, remove the shift cable from the vehicle.

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1. From inside the vehicle, feed the shift cable through the opening in the bulkhead and downward toward the transmission.
2. Seat the shift cable rubber grommet in the bulkhead opening.
3. Connect the shift cable to the steering column. Install the new shift cable retainer. Connect the shift cable to the steering column bracket. Connect the shift cable to the transmission selector lever arm and support.
4. Place the gearshift lever (7210) in the (D) position.
5. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
6. From the engine compartment, clip the shift cable to the clip that routes the cable toward the bulkhead.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
8. Position the shift cable bracket and install the bolts.
9. Connect the shift cable to the shift cable bracket. Do not connect the shift cable to the manual control lever at this time. Install the new shift cable retainer. Connect the shift cable to the shift cable bracket.
10. Clip the shift cable to the clips that route the cable upward toward the top of the engine compartment.
11. Adjust the shift cable. For additional information, REFER to «SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT -COLUMN SHIFTER»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls) .
12. After completing all adjustments, and with the vehicle on the ground, turn on the electrical power to the air suspension, if so equipped.

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
2. Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission. Remove the nut, and disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever. Disconnect the shift cable from the shift cable bracket. Remove and discard the shift cable retainer.
3. Unclip the shift cable from the clips that route the cable upward toward the top of the engine compartment.
4. Remove the bolts and the shift cable bracket from the transmission.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. From the engine compartment, unclip the shift cable from the clip that routes the cable toward the bulkhead.
7. From the engine compartment, use a suitable tool to push the rubber grommet through the bulkhead.
8. Remove tie wrap retaining shift cable to instrument panel wiring harness.
9. Remove the instrument panel finish panel and disconnect the electrical connector.
10. Lift the console finish panel up and remove the finish panel.
11. Lift the shift indicator bezel and remove the bulb.
12. Disconnect the shift cable from the shifter mechanism.
13. Release the shift cable housing clip.
14. From the passenger compartment, remove the shift cable from the vehicle.

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1. From inside the vehicle, feed the shift cable through the opening in the bulkhead and downward toward the transmission.
2. Seat the shift cable rubber grommet in the bulkhead opening.
3. Route the shifter end of the shift cable to the floor console mounted shifter.
4. Install the shift cable housing retainer to the shifter mechanism and connect the cable to the shifter lever.
5. Secure the shift cable to the instrument panel wiring harness.
6. Place the gearshift lever in the (D) position.
7. Install the bulb and the shifter bezel.
8. Install the console finish panel.
9. Connect electrical connector and install instrument panel finish panel.
10. From the engine compartment, clip the shift cable to the clip that routes the cable toward the bulkhead.
11. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
12. Position the shift cable bracket and install the bolts.
13. Connect the shift cable to the shift cable bracket. Do not connect the shift cable to the manual control lever at this time. Install the new shift cable retainer. Connect the shift cable to the shift cable bracket.
14. Clip the shift cable to the clips that route the cable upward toward the top of the engine compartment.
15. Adjust the shift cable. For additional information, REFER to «SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT-FLOOR SHIFTER»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls) .
16. After completing all adjustments, and with the vehicle on the ground, turn on the electrical power to the air suspension, if so equipped.

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Wait at least one minute before proceeding with the procedure to allow the backup power supply to deplete its energy. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
2. Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel. Remove the screw and position the parking brake release handle out of the way. Remove the screw from the lower steering column opening finish panel. Pull outward to release the retaining clips and remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
3. Remove the five screws and the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
4. Remove the four screws and the instrument panel reinforcement brace.
5. Position the selector lever indicator cable aside. Loosen the screw. Disconnect the cable. Position the selector lever indicator cable aside.
6. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. Rotate the ignition switch lock cylinder to the RUN position. Press the lock cylinder release pin and remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
7. Remove the lower steering column shroud. Remove the four screws. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
8. Remove the four nuts and lower the steering column.
9. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
10. Disconnect the transmission control switch (TCS) harness connector.
11. Separate the TCS harness from the locators and the gearshift lever cover from the steering column.
12. Remove the gearshift lever pin and the gearshift lever. Discard the gearshift lever pin.
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Wait at least one minute before proceeding with the procedure to allow the backup power supply to deplete its energy. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
2. Remove the instrument panel finish panel and disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Lift the console finish panel and remove.
4. Push shift handle bezel down and disconnect TCS harness.
5. Remove the two shift handle retaining screws and remove the shift handle.
6. Lift the indicator bezel and remove the bulb.
7. Release the interlock cable housing clip and disconnect the interlock cable.
8. Disconnect the shift cable from the shifter assembly.
9. Release the shift cable housing clip from the shifter assembly.
10. Release the electrical connector push pin retainer from the shifter assembly.
11. Disconnect the electrical connector.
12. Disconnect the vacuum harness from the parking brake release mechanism.
13. Remove four nuts retaining shifter mechanism to floor and remove the shifter.
14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

See also:
• JACKING & LIFTING
• AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION
• AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
• BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES
• SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT -COLUMN SHIFTER