Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly	Shift interlock switch. Circuit(s). Fuse(s). Shift lock actuator. Brake pedal position (BPP) switch.	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
Shift control out of correct gear relationship	Transmission shift cable and bracket. Retainer bracket. Shift control linkage.	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
Transmission range indicator does not correspond to the gear	Transmission shift cable bracket.	TIGHTEN the bolts holding the transmission shift cable bracket.
	Transmission control indicator linkage.	VERIFY transmission shift cable adjustment. REFER to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT . ADJUST transmission shift cable if necessary.
	Transmission shift cable loose from the transmission retainer bracket.	TIGHTEN the transmission shift cable bolts.
	Shift linkage.	VERIFY transmission shift cable adjustment. REFER to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT . ADJUST transmission shift cable if necessary. VERIFY digital transmission range (TR) sensor for correct adjustment. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S .
Transmission range indicator lamp does not illuminate	Bulb. Circuit(s).	REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND PANEL ILLUMINATION .
Transmission control switch (TCS) is not operating correctly	Fuse. TCS not cycled during self test. Powertrain control module (PCM). Circuit(s).	GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
Transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) does not illuminate	Bulb. Circuit(s). Powertrain control module (PCM).	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
Transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) stays illuminated	Circuit(s). Powertrain control module (PCM).	GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
Water enters inside the vehicle	Cable assembly grommet.	SECURE grommet to dash panel.
Water enters inside the vehicle	Torn cable assembly grommet.	INSTALL new transmission shift cable.
Excessive shift effort	Transmission shift cable.	INSTALL a new transmission shift cable.
Excessive shift effort	Cable bracket.	ADJUST cable. TIGHTEN cable bracket bolts.
Transmission range selector lever will not shift from range	Transmission shift cable.	REINSTALL transmission shift cable.
	Lock tab.	REPAIR or INSTALL a new lock tab.
	Broken transmission shift cable.	INSTALL a new transmission shift cable.