Transmission External Controls Ford Explorer Sport Trac I

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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) (7B229) 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. An insert plate, which bolts to the steering actuator housing, 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. Seats in the end of the gearshift lever. A cover retains the TCS to the gearshift lever.
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 Explorer Sport, see TRANSMISSION . For Explorer Sport Trac, see TRANSMISSION .

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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 Visual Inspection Chart. (Scheme 73)
3. If the fault is not visually evident, proceed to the Symptom Chart. (Scheme 74)and (Scheme 75).

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SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT

1. Rotate the gearshift lever (7210) clockwise until it bottoms out (first gear), then rotate it counterclockwise two detents (D position).
2. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Adjust the shift cable. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever. Insert a flatblade screwdriver between the end of the shift cable adjustment lock tab and the housing and twist the screwdriver to disengage the lock tab snaps. Pull the shift cable adjustment lock tab outward to the unlock position. Place the manual control lever in the (D) position. Rotate the manual control lever forward until travel stops. Then, move the manual control lever back two detents to the (D) position. Connect the shift cable to the manual control lever. Push the shift cable adjustment lock tab inward to the lock position.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight.
7. 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 «DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR»(/ford/explorer-sport-trac/i-2000-2005/remont/automatic-trans/#automatic-transmission) . Adjust the DTR sensor if necessary.

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1. Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel. Remove the screws and position the hood release handle out of the way. Remove the two screws 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 bolts 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 the hood release handle.

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK ACTUATOR

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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.
2. Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel. Remove the screws and position the hood release handle out of the way. Remove the two screws 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 bolts and the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
4. Remove the four nuts and lower the steering column.
5. Remove the three bolts and separate the insert plate and shift lock actuator from the steering column.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the insert plate and shift lock actuator.
7. Remove and discard the clip.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever. Depress the lock tabs and disconnect the shift cable from the shift cable bracket.
3. Remove the bolts and the shift cable bracket from the transmission.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column. Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission selector lever arm and support. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket.
6. Push the rubber grommet through the bulkhead.
7. Locate the shift cable retainer tabs, protruding through the floor pan, underneath the carpet and insulation. While squeezing the tabs together, push the tabs out of the floor pan.
8. From the engine 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. Do not seat the rubber grommet in the bulkhead opening at this time.
2. Connect the shift cable to the steering column. Connect the shift cable to the steering column bracket. Connect the shift cable to the transmission selector lever arm and support.
3. From the engine compartment, connect the shift cable retainer to the floor pan.
4. From inside the vehicle, verify that the retainer tabs have seated on the floor pan. Reposition the insulation and the carpet.
5. Seat the rubber grommet in the bulkhead opening.
6. Rotate the gearshift lever (7210) clockwise until it bottoms out (first gear), then rotate it counterclockwise two detents (D position).
7. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
8. Raise and support the vehicle.
9. Position the shift cable bracket and install the bolts.
10. Connect the shift cable to the shift cable bracket. Do not connect the shift cable to the manual control lever at this time.
11. Adjust the shift cable. For additional information, refer to «SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT»(/ford/explorer-sport-trac/i-2000-2005/remont/automatic-trans/#transmission-external-controls__selector-lever-cable-adjustment) .

Removal & Installation

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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.
2. Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel. Remove the screws and position the hood release handle out of the way. Remove the two screws 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 bolts and the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
4. Remove the four nuts and lower the steering column.
5. 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.
6. Remove the lower steering column shroud. If so equipped, remove the tilt wheel handle and shank. Remove the three screws. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
7. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
8. Disconnect the transmission control switch (TCS) harness connector.
9. Separate the TCS harness from the locators and the gearshift lever cover from the steering column.
10. Remove the gearshift lever pin and the gearshift lever. Discard the gearshift lever pin.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
12. Prove out the air bag system. For additional information, refer to «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(/ford/explorer-sport-trac/i-2000-2005/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__system-operation-check) .

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

See also:
• DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR
• SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
• SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT