Automatic Transmission External Controls Ford Cutaway E350

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The shift control linkage transfers the selected transmission operating mode from the transmission range selector lever to the transmission. The selected mode of operation, shown on the transmission range selector indicator, is transferred through the transmission column shift selector tube, then to the cable and down to the manual control lever on the transmission.

Shift Interlock System

The shift interlock system prevents shifting from PARK unless the brake pedal is depressed. The shift interlock system consists of a shift lock actuator mounted at the base of the steering column tube. If the ignition switch is in the RUN position, the shift lock actuator is continually on unless the brake pedal is depressed.

Transmission Control (TC) Switch and Transmission Control Indicator Lamp (TCIL)

The transmission control switch and transmission control indicator lamp are located inside the end of the transmission range selector lever. Pushing the TC switch will either disengage or engage the overdrive function of the transmission. When overdrive is disengaged, the TCIL will illuminate the word OFF. Each time the ignition switch is placed in the RUN position, the transmission will automatically provide overdrive operation regardless of TC switch position the last time the vehicle was running.

Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Shift Interlock for schematic and connector information.

Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Transmission Controls (4R70E/ 4R75E) for schematic and connector information.

Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS Transmission Controls (TorqShift) for schematic and connector information.

Special Tool(s)

SPECIAL TOOLS 73 Digital Multimeter 105-R0051 or equivalent Breakout Box, EEC-V Control System 418-049 (014-00950) or equivalent

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Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the transmission external control.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage. Refer to the following «VISUAL INSPECTION CHART»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls) : VISUAL INSPECTION CHART Mechanical Electrical Damaged shift lock actuator Damaged transmission control (TC) switch Failed fuse(s) Damaged wiring harness Loose or corroded connections
3. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom. GO to «SYMPTOM CHART»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls__symptom-chart) .

Symptom Chart

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS SYMPTOM CHART

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1. A1 TEST BRAKE LIGHTS Apply brake pedal and view brake lights. Do brake lights illuminate? Yes : GO to A7 . No : GO to A2.
2. A2 TEST FUSE F2.11 (15A) Key in OFF position. Check fuse: CJB Fuse F2.11 (15A). Is the resistance 5 ohms or less? Yes : GO to A4 . No : GO to A3.
3. A3 TEST CIRCUIT 10 (LG/RD) FOR SHORT TO GROUND Key in OFF position. Disconnect: Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch C278. Measure the resistance of circuit 10 (LG/RD) at C278. Is the resistance 10,000 ohms or less? Yes : REPAIR circuit 10 (LG/RD) for short to ground. TEST the system for normal operation. No : GO to A4.
4. A4 TEST CIRCUIT 10 (LG/RD) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance between output side of fuse F2.11 (15A) and brake pedal position switch C278, circuit 10 (LG/RD). Is the resistance 5 ohms or less? Yes : GO to A5. No : REPAIR circuit 10 (LG/RD) for open. TEST the system for normal operation.
5. A5 TEST BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH Measure the resistance of brake pedal position switch while open (OFF) and closed (ON). Is the resistance of the switch greater than 10,000 ohms while OFF and 5 ohms or less while ON? Yes : GO to A6. No : INSTALL a new brake pedal position switch. TEST the system for normal operation.
6. A6 TEST CIRCUIT 511 (LG) FOR SHORT TO GROUND Disconnect: Shift Lock Actuator C2008. Measure the resistance of circuit 511 (LG), pin C2008-3. Is the resistance 10,000 ohms or less? Yes : REPAIR circuit 511 (LG) for short to ground. TEST the system for normal operation. No : GO to A7.
7. A7 TEST CIRCUIT 511 (LG) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance of circuit 511 (LG) between shift lock actuator C2008-3 and brake pedal position switch C278. Is the resistance 5 ohms or less? Yes : GO to A8. No : REPAIR circuit 511 (LG) for open. TEST the system for normal operation.
8. A8 TEST FOR B+ ON CIRCUIT 298 (BK/OG) Key in ON position. Measure the voltage at shift lock actuator pin C2008-1, circuit 298 (BK/OG). Is B+ present? Yes : GO to A12 . No : GO to A9.
9. A9 TEST FUSE F2.6 (10A) Key in OFF position. Check fuse: Fuse F2.6 (10A). Is the resistance 5 ohms or less? Yes : GO to A11 . No : GO to A10.
10. A10 TEST CIRCUIT 298 (BK/OG) FOR SHORT TO GROUND Measure the resistance at pin C2008-1, circuit 298 (BK/OG). Is the resistance 10,000 ohms or less? Yes : REPAIR circuit 298 (BK/OG) for short to ground. TEST the system for normal operation. No : GO to A11.
11. A11 TEST CIRCUIT 298 (BK/OG) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance of circuit 298 (BK/OG) between output side of fuse 6 (10A) and shift lock actuator pin C2008-1. Is the resistance 5 ohms or less? Yes : GO to A12. No : REPAIR circuit 298 (BK/OG) for open. TEST system for normal operation.
12. A12 TEST CIRCUIT 57 (BK) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance of shift lock actuator C2008-2, circuit 57 (BK). Is the resistance 5 ohms or less? Yes : INSTALL a new shift lock actuator. TEST the system for normal operation. No : REPAIR circuit 57 (BK) for open. TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST B: THE SHIFT CONTROL IS OUT OF CORRECT GEAR RELATIONSHIP

1. B1 CHECK SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE Key in ON position. Apply the brake pedal. Gain access to the shift control linkage. Actuate the transmission range selector lever in all ranges. Observe all linkages during operation. Is the linkage damaged? Yes : INSTALL a new shift control linkage. TEST the system for normal operation. No : GO to B2.
2. B2 CHECK TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE Check transmission shift cable and bracket installation and tightness. Is the transmission shift cable correctly installed and adjusted? Yes : VERIFY the transmission shift cable adjustment. REFER to «CABLE AND BRACKET ADJUSTMENT»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls) . ADJUST the transmission shift cable if necessary. GO to B3. No : REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
3. B3 CHECK LINKAGE/CABLE FOR CORRECT GEAR RELATIONSHIP Apply the brake pedal. Actuate the transmission range selector lever in all ranges. Does the indicator match the gear selection? Yes : System OK. TEST the system for normal operation. No : REFER to under Cable and Bracket Adjustment in this section. TEST the system for normal operation.

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1. C1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE AT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL (TC) SWITCH Disconnect: C2135. Key in ON position. Measure the voltage between transmission range selector lever harness connector C2135-2, circuit 324 (YE/LG) and chassis ground. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes: GO to C2. No: REPAIR circuit 324 (YE/LG). TEST the system for normal operation.
2. C2 CHECK THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR LEVER Key in OFF position. Disconnect: C2135. Verify the integrity of the transmission range selector lever wiring by measuring the resistance between the connectors. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the transmission range selector lever connector pins A, B, C and the respective TC switch terminals A, B, C and greater than 10,000 ohms between any other transmission range selector lever connector pins A, B, C, TC switch terminals A, B, C and chassis ground combinations? Yes: GO to C3. No: INSTALL a new transmission range selector lever. TEST the system for normal operation.
3. C3 CHECK TC SWITCH CONTINUITY Measure the resistance between TC switch terminals while pressing the TC switch. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms with the TC switch pressed and greater than 10,000 ohms with the TC switch released? Yes: GO to C4. No: INSTALL a new TC switch. TEST the system for normal operation.
4. C4 CHECK TCIL ILLUMINATION Connect the TC switch pins to the battery (Scheme 356) Does the TCIL turn on? Yes: GO to C5. No: INSTALL a new TC switch. TEST the system for normal operation.
5. C5 CHECK CIRCUIT 224 (TN/WH) Disconnect: PCM C175. Connect the 104-Pin Breakout Box. Measure the resistance between transmission range selector lever harness connector C2135-1, circuit 224 (TN/WH) and breakout box pin 29 and between transmission range selector lever harness connector C2135-1, circuit 224 (TN/WH) and chassis ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the transmission range selector lever harness connector C2135-1 and breakout box pin 29 and greater than 10,000 ohms between the transmission range selector lever harness connector C2135-1 and chassis ground? Yes: GO to C6. No: REPAIR circuit 224 (TN/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.
6. C6 CHECK CIRCUIT 911 (WH/LG) On vehicles equipped with a 4.2L or 4.6L engine, measure the resistance between transmission range selector lever harness connector C2135-3, circuit 911 (WH/LG) and breakout box pin 79 and between transmission range selector lever harness connector C2135-3, circuit 911 (WH/LG) and chassis ground. On vehicles equipped with a 5.4L engine, measure the resistance between transmission range selector lever harness connector C2135-3, circuit 911 (WH/LG) and breakout box pin 12 and between transmission range selector lever harness connector C2135-3, circuit 911 (WH/LG) and chassis ground. On vehicles equipped with a 6.8L engine, measure the resistance between transmission range selector lever harness connector C2135-3, circuit 911 (WH/LG) and breakout box pin 28 and between transmission range selector lever harness connector circuit 911 (WH/LG) and chassis ground. Is each resistance less than 5 ohms between the transmission range selector lever harness connector C2135-3, and breakout box and greater than 10,000 ohms between the transmission range selector lever harness connector C2135-3 and chassis ground? Yes: See «INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-controls-introduction-except-diesel-hybrid) and/or «INTRODUCTION -- GASOLINE MODELS»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-controls-introduction-except-diesel-hybrid) articles for additional diagnosis and testing. No: REPAIR circuit 911 (WH/LG). TEST the system for normal operation.

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1. Place the gearshift lever in the (D) position. Place a 1.3-kg (3-lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
2. Position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
3. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual lever.
4. Unlock the lock tab on the transmission shift cable.
5. For either automatic transmission, place the manual control lever in the (D) position. Place the manual control lever in the first gear position. Move the manual control lever two detents to the (D) position for the 4R70W transmission. Move the manual control lever three detents to the (D) position for the TorqShift transmission.
6. Connect the transmission shift cable to the manual control lever.
7. Lock the transmission shift cable lock tab.
8. Remove the 1.3-kg (3-lb) weight.
9. Carefully move the gearshift lever from detent to detent and compare with transmission settings. Verify that the vehicle will start in PARK or NEUTRAL and backup lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If not, Steps 1 - 5 must be repeated and include digital TR or TR sensor adjustment in NEUTRAL. Readjust if necessary.

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1. Place the transmission range selector lever into MANUAL 1 position, then back to the (D) position.
2. Hang a 1.3-kg (3-lb) weight on the transmission range selector lever.
3. Center the pointer in the middle of the (D) position. Rotate the thumbwheel, located on the bottom of the steering column, to adjust the pointer.
4. Remove the weight.

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1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
2. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover, the driver side knee brace and the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
3. Disconnect all necessary harness connectors and separate the harness bracket from the steering column.
4. Remove the shift indicator cable and position it aside.
5. Remove the nuts and lower the steering column.
6. Remove the shift lock actuator and disconnect the harness connector.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
8. Make sure the shift cable and the shift indicator cable are correctly adjusted. For additional information refer to «GENERAL PROCEDURES»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls) . Verify shift lock actuator operation.

Removal and Installation

Note. To prevent shift cable damage, do not apply force to the transmission shift cable assembly between the steering column shift tube bracket and the steering column bracket.

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1. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover, the driver side knee brace and the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
2. Disconnect the shift cable. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever. Carefully lift the locking tab and disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket.
3. Push the rubber grommet and the transmission shift cable through the bulkhead.
4. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
5. Disconnect the cable at the manual control lever.
6. Remove the locking tab and shift cable from the bracket. Discard the locking tab.
7. Remove the shift cable bracket (all except vehicles equipped with 4.2L engine). Remove the bolts. To install, tighten to 25 m (18 lb-ft). Remove the shift cable bracket.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Adjust the shift cable. For additional information, refer to «GENERAL PROCEDURES»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls) .

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1. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever. Carefully lift the locking tab and disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column bracket.
2. Disconnect the cable push pin from the stud in the bulkhead.
3. Push the rubber grommet and transmission shift cable through the bulkhead.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
5. Remove the transmission shift cable from the transmission. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.
6. Remove the shift cable bracket from the transmission. Remove the bolts. To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Adjust the shift cable. For additional information, refer to «CABLE AND BRACKET ADJUSTMENT»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls) .

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1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
2. If equipped with tilt column, position the steering wheel in the full DOWN position.
3. Pull the headlamp knob to the ON position.
4. Insert a small screwdriver onto the clip and pull the knob outward.
5. Remove the headlamp switch bezel by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Remove the audio unit. For additional information, refer to «AUDIO UNIT»(/ford/cutaway-e350/2004-2007/remont/entertainment-systems/#entertainment-system-audio-unit) .
7. Remove the 2 instrument cluster finish panel screws.
8. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
9. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. Position the lock cylinder to RUN. Using a suitable tool, push upward on the cylinder release tab through the hole in the lower shroud while pulling the cylinder outward.
10. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
11. Remove the transmission range selector lever. Disconnect the electrical connector.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Remove the transmission control (TC) switch. Remove the switch cover. Remove the switch.
2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

See also:
• INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION
• INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE
• JACKING & LIFTING
• BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES
• AUDIO UNIT
• VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
• SYMPTOM CHART
• PINPOINT TEST B