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Automatic Transaxle External Controls -- Electric: Overview Ford Focus III

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Overview

The transmission selector lever linkage consists of

  1. a selector lever cable that connects the transmission manual control lever to the selector lever assembly.
  2. a brake shift interlock actuator that is integral to the selector lever assembly.

The selector lever assembly

  1. locks the transmission selector lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
  2. requires the transmission selector lever to be in the PARK position to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

Scheme 158

Scheme 158: System Diagram
ItemDescription
1Selector lever cable
2Selector lever cable retaining clip
3Selector lever cable retainer
4Selector lever cable bracket retaining clip
5Adjuster locking tab
6Selector lever cable bracket retaining clip
7Selector lever assembly

Diagnostic Overview

Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.

REFER to: DIAGNOSTIC METHODS .

Refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS .

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

The Body Control Module (BCM) provides power to the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA). When the Body Control Module (BCM) receives a brake pedal applied input, 12 volts are applied to the brake shift interlock solenoid. When the solenoid is energized, the plunger is pulled inward allowing the selector lever to moved from the PARK position.