Automatic Transmission External Controls: Other Ford Econoline E250

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 SHIFT INTERLOCK in the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for schematic and connector information.

Refer to TRANSMISSION in the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for schematic and connector information.

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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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. Refer to the following chart: VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
3. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom. GO to «SYMPTOM CHART»(ref-210158-S00871351292005121400000) .

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1. Place the gearshift lever in the (D) position. Place a three pound weight on the gearshift lever.
2. Position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-210109) .
3. For vehicles equipped with the 4R100 transmission, disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual lever.
4. For vehicles equipped with the TorqShift transmission, disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual lever.
5. Unlock the lock tab on the transmission shift cable.
6. For either automatic transmission, place the manual control lever in the (D) position 4R100 shown). Place the manual control lever in the first gear position. Move the manual control lever two detents to the (D) position for the 4R100 transmission. Move the manual control lever three detents to the (D) position for the TorqShift transmission.
7. For vehicles equipped with the 4R100 transmission, connect the transmission shift cable to the manual control lever.
8. For vehicles equipped with the TorqShift transmission, connect the transmission shift cable to the manual control lever.
9. Lock the transmission shift cable lock tab.
10. Remove the three pound weight.
11. 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 to 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»(ref-210181) .
2. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover (04459), the driver side knee brace and the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement (04502).
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»(ref-210158-S29872997842005121400000) . Verify shift lock actuator operation.