Automatic Transmission External Control - Select Shift: Other Ford Explorer V

Range Selection

This transaxle has 5 range positions: P, R, N, D and M for vehicle equipped with SelectShift ™.

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Park

In the park position

1. there is no power flow through the transaxle.
2. the parking pawl locks the final drive.
3. the engine may be started.
4. the ignition key may be removed.

Reverse

In the REVERSE position

1. the vehicle may be operated in a rearward direction, at a reduced gear ratio.
2. engine braking will occur.

Neutral

In the NEUTRAL position

1. there is no power flow through the transaxle.
2. the output shaft is not held and is free to turn.
3. the engine may be started.

Drive Position With Grade Assist

DRIVE is the normal position for most forward driving.

Drive provides

1. automatic shifts - 1st through 6th gears.
2. apply and release of the TCC.
3. maximum fuel economy during normal operation

Manual M Position (vehicles equipped with SelectShift ™)

In manual M position

1. the transaxle provides maximum engine braking.
2. gears 1 through 6 are available.
3. 1st through 5th gears are available upon deceleration.
4. the driver can manually shift the transaxle to gears 1 through 6 using the SelectShift ™ switch located on the selector lever knob.
5. upshifts will have to be shifted manually using the SelectShift™ switch on the selector lever.
6. grade assist is activated.
7. the transaxle will select gears that will provide the engine braking desired, based on the vehicle inputs, this will increase engine rpm during engine braking.
8. the transmission will make all downshifts.

Gear Availability

Brake Shift Interlock Actuator

The brake shift interlock system consists of

1. BSIA that is integral to the selector lever assembly.
2. ignition switch.
3. BPP switch.
4. BCM.

Selector Lever Cable

The selector lever cable consists of

1. a cable that connects the transaxle manual control lever to the selector lever assembly.
2. a cable grommet that is fastened to the floor pan.
3. adjuster locking tab at the transaxle manual control lever.

Selector Lever

The selector lever consists of

1. Selector lever knob
2. BSIA that is integral to the selector lever assembly.
3. TCS that is integral to the selector lever knob.

SelectShift Switch

The SelectShift ™ switch is a toggle switch intregal to the selector lever knob. If a new switch is required install a new selector lever knob. Refer to Selector Lever Knob .

SelectShift ™

Refer to the OEM Wiring Diagrams - TRANSMISSION CONTROLS - 6F50_6F55 for schematic and connector information.

Selector Lever Knob - SelectShift ™

Selector Lever Knob- SelectShift ™ Click here to view this illustration as an interactive exploded view .

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1. NOTE: The SelectShift ™ switch is part of the selector lever knob. To install a new SelectShift ™ switch, a new selector lever knob must be installed. Apply the parking brake.
2. Pull the LH and RH floor console side trim panels outward to release the top 3 retaining clips separating the floor console side trim panels from the console upper finish panel.
3. Position the latch trim panel aside.
4. Remove the console upper finish panel screw.
5. NOTE: The RH floor console side trim panel is removed for clarity. Unclip the console upper finish panel from the console. Start at the rear and work forward pulling upward to release the clips.
6. If equipped, disconnect the hill descent control switch electrical connector.
7. If equipped, disconnect the ambient lighting electrical connector.
8. If equipped, unclip the ambient light bar.
9. Move the selector lever to the full rearward position.
10. Release the 5 tabs and detach the selector lever boot from the console upper finish panel.
11. Disconnect the audio input jack electrical connector the power point electrical connector the USB connector and remove the console upper finish panel.
12. Disconnect the selector lever knob electrical connector.
13. NOTE: The selector lever boot is removed for clarity. Remove the 2 screws and the selector lever knob.
14. Press the 2 tabs and slide the selector lever boot off the selector lever knob.