Automatic Transaxle/transmission External Controls: Diagnosis Ford Thunderbird XI

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. For additional information, refer to the following chart: VISUAL INSPECTION Mechanical Electrical Shift lock actuator Transmission control switch (TCS) Shift cable and bracket Park sense switch Central junction box (CJB) Fuse: 204 (5A) 205 (5A) Damaged wiring harness Loose or corroded connections Powertrain control module (PCM)
3. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom. GO to «SYMPTOM CHART»(ref-204563-S00942872322005111300000) .

Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM

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1. Place the gearshift lever in the D5 position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & HOISTING»(ref-232595-S06496072622006051700000) .
3. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.
4. Place the manual control lever in the D5 position. This is three positions from the most rearward position.
5. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the selector lever.
6. Connect the transmission shift cable to the manual control lever.
7. Unlock the adjuster at the end of the cable.
8. Connect the shift cable end to the selector lever and lock the end of the adjuster.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Carefully move the manual control 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 may need to be repeated and include digital transmission range (TR) sensor adjustment in NEUTRAL. For additional information, refer to «AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 5R55N»(ref-204561) . Adjust as necessary.

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1. Remove the center console. For additional information, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE»(ref-204638) .
2. Remove the PRNDL indicator bulb.
3. Rotate the shifter bezel.
4. Disconnect the cable from the lever. Remove the shift interlock cable from the bracket. Disconnect the cable from the lever.
5. Remove the lower steering column cover push pins.
6. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
8. Position the hood release cable and bracket aside. Remove the screws. Position the hood release cable and bracket aside.
9. Remove the floor heat duct screw.
10. Remove the lower reinforcement panel.
11. Remove the inner instrument panel finish panel.
12. Remove the outer instrument panel finish panel.
13. Disconnect the power mirror switch.
14. Remove the inner trim support panel.
15. Remove the ignition switch. Remove the screws. Remove the ignition switch.
16. Remove two screws for the shift lock actuator cable.
17. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the cable from the bracket.
18. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Position the gearshift lever in the D5 position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & HOISTING»(ref-232595-S06496072622006051700000) .
3. Remove the bolts from the heat shield and allow the shield to rest on the exhaust.
4. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the selector lever.
5. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the bracket.
6. Remove the bolt at the shift cable bracket.
7. Remove the transmission shift cable. Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission manual control lever. Depress the tab and slide the shift cable out of the shift cable bracket. Remove the shift cable.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Adjust the shifter cable. For additional information, refer to «SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-204563-S07971450002005111300000) .

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1. Remove the center console. For additional information, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE»(ref-204638) .
2. Remove the handle and the cover. Slide the cover down. Remove the two screws. Remove the handle and the cover.
3. Remove the shift bezel.
4. Remove the PRNDL indicator bulb.
5. Disconnect the cable from the lever. Remove the shift interlock cable from the bracket. Disconnect the cable from the lever.
6. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & HOISTING»(ref-232595-S06496072622006051700000) .
7. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the selector lever.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Disconnect the electrical connector.
10. Remove the shifter assembly. Remove the bolts. Remove the shifter assembly.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Adjust the shifter cable. For additional information, refer to «SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-204563-S07971450002005111300000) .

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1. Remove the center console. For additional information, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE»(ref-204638) .
2. Remove the PRNDL indicator bulb.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the cable from the lever. Remove the shift interlock cable from the bracket. Disconnect the cable from the lever.
5. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & HOISTING»(ref-232595-S06496072622006051700000) .
6. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the selector lever.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the shifter assembly. Remove the bolts. Remove the shifter assembly and integral TCS.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.