Automatic Transmission External Controls Ford Econoline E250

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

Brake Shift Interlock System

The brake shift interlock system prevents the selector lever from being shifted from the PARK position unless the brake pedal is applied. The brake shift interlock system consists of a Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) mounted on the steering column tube. When the ignition switch is in the RUN position, the BSIA solenoid is off until the brake pedal is applied.

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

The Transmission Control Switch (TCS) is located inside the end of the selector lever. For vehicles equipped with a 4R75E, pushing the TCS will either disengage or engage the Overdrive (O/D) function of the transmission. When O/D is disengaged, the Transmission Control Indicator Lamp (TCIL) will illuminate T/C OFF on the Instrument Cluster (IC). Each time the ignition switch is cycled, the transmission will automatically provide O/D operation regardless of TCS position the last time the vehicle was running.

Tow/Haul

Both 5.4L and 6.8L engines equipped with a Torqshift® transmission use Tow/Haul instead of Overdrive (O/D) cancel. Pushing the Tow/Haul switch, located inside the end of the selector lever will either engage or disengage the Tow/Haul function of the transmission. When Tow/Haul is engaged, all forward gears are available. When Tow/Haul is disengaged, Tow/Haul will be illuminated on the IC.

SPECIAL TOOLS CHART Fluke 77-IV Digital Multimeter FLU77-4 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 chart: VISUAL INSPECTION CHART Mechanical Electrical Damaged Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) Damaged Transmission Control Switch (TCS) Failed fuse(s): Battery Junction Box (BJB) 30 (10A) Smart Junction Box (SJB) 5 (10A) BJB 79 (10A) Damaged harness Loose or corroded connections
3. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom. GO to «SYMPTOM CHART - EXTERNAL CONTROLS»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls__symptom-chart-external-controls) or «SYMPTOM CHART - NVH»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls__symptom-chart-nvh) .

DTC Chart

DTC Table

Symptom Chart - External Controls

SYMPTOM CHART - EXTERNAL CONTROLS

Symptom Chart - NVH

Note. NVH symptoms should be identified using the diagnostic tools that are available. For a list of these tools, an explanation of their uses and a glossary of common terms, refer to NOISE, VIBRATION & HARSHNESS . Since it is possible any one of multiple systems may be the cause of a symptom, it may be necessary to use a process of elimination type of diagnostic approach to pinpoint the responsible system. If this is not the causal system for the symptom, refer back to NOISE, VIBRATION & HARSHNESS for the next likely system and continue diagnosis.

SYMPTOM CHART - NVH

Pinpoint Tests

Refer to OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS - TRANSMISSION CONTROLS - 4R75E for schematic and connector information.

Refer to OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS - TRANSMISSION CONTROLS - TORQSHIFT for schematic and connector information.

Refer to OEM WIRING DIAGRAMS - SHIFT INTERLOCK for schematic and connector information.

PINPOINT TEST A: THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM DOES NOT RELEASE/LOCK CORRECTLY

Note. Perform a thorough inspection of the selector lever cable before proceeding with this pinpoint test.

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1. A1 TEST THE BRAKE LIGHTS Apply the brake pedal and view the brake lights. Do the brake lights illuminate? Yes : GO to A2. No : Go to «EXTERIOR LIGHTING»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#exterior-lighting-system) .
2. A2 TEST CIRCUIT CCB08 (VT/WH) FOR AN OPEN Disconnect: Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) C2127. Check to make sure the selector lever harness C2127 is fully seated, the terminals are fully engaged in the connector and are in good condition before proceeding. Measure the voltage from C2127-3, circuit CCB08 (VT/WH), harness side and ground while applying the Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts when applied? Yes : GO to A3. No : REPAIR circuit CCB08 (VT/WH) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
3. A3 TEST CIRCUIT GD114 (BK/BU) FOR AN OPEN Measure the voltage between BSIAC2127-1 and C2127-3 while applying the BPP switch. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts when applied? Yes : INSTALL a new BSIA. TEST the system for normal operation. No : REPAIR circuit GD114 (BK/BU) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.

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

1. B1 CHECK THE SELECTOR LEVER LINKAGE Ignition ON. Apply the brake pedal. Gain access to the shift control linkage. Position the selector lever in all ranges. Observe all linkages during operation. Is the linkage damaged? Yes : INSTALL a new selector lever linkage. TEST the system for normal operation. No : GO to B2.
2. B2 CHECK THE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE Check selector lever cable and bracket installation and tightness. Is the selector lever cable correctly installed and adjusted? Yes : VERIFY the selector lever cable adjustment. REFER to «SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls) . ADJUST the selector lever cable if necessary. GO to B3. No : REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
3. B3 CHECK THE LINKAGE/CABLE FOR THE CORRECT GEAR RELATIONSHIP Apply the brake pedal. Position the selector lever in all ranges. Does the indicator match the gear selection? Yes : System OK. TEST the system for normal operation. No : REFER to «INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#information-center-instrumentation-message-center-and-warning-chimes) .

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1. C1 TEST BJB FUSE 79 (10A) Ignition OFF. Connect the scan tool. Ignition ON. Are DTCs B1317 and/or B1318 present? Yes : REFER to «ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND STABILITY CONTROL»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/anti-locktraction-control/#anti-lock-brake-system-and-stability-control) . No : GO to C2.
2. C2 TEST THE TCS STATUS Monitor the TCS_STATE and TCS_DEPRESS PIDs. Cycle the Transmission Control Switch (TCS). Does the TCS_STATE and TCS_DEPRESS PIDs change status? Yes : GO to C3. No : GO to C4 .
3. C3 TEST THE TCS INDICATOR LAMP Cycle the TCS and observe the O/D icon or TOW/HAUL icon on the Instrument Cluster (IC). Does the icon change status? Yes : System OK. ROAD TEST the vehicle and TEST the system for normal operation. No : REFER to «INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#information-center-instrumentation-message-center-and-warning-chimes) .
4. C4 TEST THE TCS FOR VOLTAGE Disconnect: C2135 Check to make sure the selector lever harness C2135 is fully seated, the terminals are fully engaged in the connector and are in good condition before proceeding. Measure the voltage between selector lever harness C2135-B, circuit CBB79 (VT/WH) and ground. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes : GO to C5. No : REPAIR circuit CBB79 (VT/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.
5. C5 TEST CIRCUIT CET34 (BN/GN) FOR AN OPEN Measure the voltage between TCSC2135-B and TCSC2135-C, component side. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? Yes : GO to C6. No : REPAIR circuit CET34 (BN/GN) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.
6. C6 TEST CIRCUIT CET34 (BN/GN) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND Disconnect: PCM C175T. Disconnect: PCM C1551B (for 6.8L engines). Check to make sure the PCM C175T or C1551B is fully seated, the terminals are fully engaged in the connector and are in good condition before proceeding. Measure the resistance between transmission selector lever harness C2135-C, circuit CET34 (BN/GN) and ground. Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? Yes : REPLACE the TCS. REFER to «TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH (TCS)»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls__transmission-control-switch-tcs-and-transmission) . TEST the system for normal operation. No : REPAIR circuit CET34 (BN/GN) for a short to ground. If no short to ground is found, REPLACE the PCM. REFER to «ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/removal-installation/#engine-controls-electronic-engine-controls) .

PINPOINT TEST D: THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM DOES NOT RELEASE/LOCK CORRECTLY

Note. Perform a thorough inspection of the selector lever cable before proceeding with this pinpoint test.

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1. D1 TEST THE BRAKE LIGHTS Apply the brake pedal and view the brake lights. Do the brake lights illuminate? Yes : GO to D2. No : GO to «EXTERIOR LIGHTING»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#exterior-lighting-system) .
2. D2 TEST SJB FUSE 5 (10A) Check fuse: Smart Junction Box (SJB) 5 (10A). Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes : GO to D4 . No : GO to D3.
3. D3 TEST CIRCUIT CET53 (BU/OG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND Disconnect: Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) C2127. Disconnect: SJBC2280C. Check to make sure the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) C2127 and SJBC2280C are fully seated, the terminals are fully engaged in the connectors and are in good condition before proceeding. Measure the resistance between BSIAC2008-3, circuit CET53 (BU/OG), harness side and ground. Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? Yes : GO to D4. No : REPAIR circuit CET53 (BU/OG) for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
4. D4 TEST CIRCUIT CET53 (BU/OG) FOR AN OPEN Measure the resistance between BSIAC2127-3, circuit CET53 (BU/OG) and SJBC2280C-23, circuit CET53 (BU/OG), harness side. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes : GO to D5. No : REPAIR circuit CET53 (BU/OG) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
5. D5 TEST CIRCUIT GD114 (BK/BU) FOR AN OPEN Measure the resistance between BSIAC2127-1, circuit GD114 (BK/BU), harness side and ground. Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes : GO to D6. No : REPAIR circuit GD114 (BK/BU) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
6. D6 TEST CIRCUIT CET53 (BU/OG) FOR VOLTAGE Connect: SJBC2280C. Ignition ON. Measure the voltage between BSIAC2127-3, circuit CET53 (BU/OG), harness side and ground, while applying the brake pedal. Is the voltage greater than 10 volts with the brake pedal applied? Yes : INSTALL a new BSIA. REFER to «BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK ACTUATOR»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls) . CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation. No : INSTALL a new SJB. REFER to «MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/communication-devices/#module-communications-network) . CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
2. Place the selector lever in the (D) position. Place a 1.3 kg (3 lb) weight on the selector lever.
3. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever
4. Unlock the lock tab on the selector lever cable.
5. For either automatic transmission, place the manual control lever in the (D) position. Place the manual control lever in the 1st gear position. Move the manual control lever 2 detents to the (D) position for the 4R75E transmission. Move the manual control lever 3 detents to the (D) position for the TorqShift® transmission.
6. Install the selector lever cable end onto the manual control lever ball stud.
7. Lock the transmission selector lever cable lock tab.
8. Remove the weight.
9. Carefully move the selector lever from detent to detent and compare with transmission settings. Verify that the vehicle will start in PARK or NEUTRAL and reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If not, Steps 1 through 5 must be repeated and for the 4R75E transmission, include Transmission Range (TR) sensor adjustment in NEUTRAL. Readjust if necessary.

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1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/charging-system/#battery-battery-mounting-battery-cables) .
2. Remove the 2 screws and Data Link Connector (DLC).
3. Pull to release the retaining clips and remove the steering column opening lower finish panel.
4. Disconnect the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) solenoid connector.
5. Remove the 4 steering column-to-cross car beam nuts and lower the steering column. To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
6. Remove the bolts and the BSIA solenoid. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
8. Make sure the selector lever cable is correctly adjusted. For additional information, refer to «SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls) . Test the BSIA for normal operation.

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Removal and Installation

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

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1. Remove the 2 screws and Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. Pull to release the retaining clips and remove the steering column opening lower finish panel.
3. Remove the 4 steering column-to-cross car beam nuts and lower the steering column. To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
4. Disconnect the selector lever cable. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the steering column shift tube lever. Carefully lift the locking tab and disconnect the selector lever cable from the steering column bracket.
5. Push the rubber grommet and the selector lever cable through the bulkhead.
6. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
7. Disconnect the selector lever cable at the manual control lever.
8. Remove the selector lever cable retaining clip and selector lever cable from the bracket. Discard the selector lever cable retaining clip.
9. Remove the selector lever cable bracket. Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolts. To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft). Remove the selector lever cable bracket.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Adjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, refer to «SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission-external-controls) .

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
2. Remove the 2 screws and Data Link Connector (DLC).
3. Pull to release the retaining clips and remove the steering column opening lower finish panel.
4. Remove the 4 steering column-to-cross car beam nuts and lower the steering column. To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
5. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the steering column. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the steering column shift tube lever. Carefully lift the locking tab and disconnect the selector lever cable from the steering column bracket.
6. Disconnect the cable pushpin from the stud in the bulkhead.
7. Push the rubber grommet and transmission selector lever cable through the bulkhead.
8. Remove the selector lever cable and bracket from the transmission. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever. Disconnect the wire harness from the selector lever cable bracket. Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolts and position the selector lever cable and bracket aside. To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to «SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT»(/ford/econoline-e250/2012-2013/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/econoline-e250/2012-2013/remont/charging-system/#battery-battery-mounting-battery-cables) .
2. Remove the 2 screws and Data Link Connector (DLC).
3. Pull to release the retaining clips and remove the steering column opening lower finish panel.
4. If equipped with tilt column, position the steering wheel in the full DOWN position.
5. 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.
6. Remove the 3 screws and remove the lower steering column shroud.
7. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
8. Disconnect the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) connector.
9. Remove the selector lever. Remove the selector lever pin. Remove the selector lever.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Disconnect the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) connector.
2. Remove the TCS. Remove the switch cover. Remove the switch.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

See also:
• INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES
• AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E
• NOISE, VIBRATION & HARSHNESS
• EXTERIOR LIGHTING
• ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND STABILITY CONTROL
• ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS
• MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
• JACKING & LIFTING
• BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES
• SYMPTOM CHART - EXTERNAL CONTROLS
• SYMPTOM CHART - NVH
• PINPOINT TEST D
• SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT
• PINPOINT TEST A
• PINPOINT TEST B
• TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH (TCS)