Symptom Chart

Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC METHODS for more information.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Brake shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly	REFER to the diagnostic routines BSIA damaged BPP switch TR sensor Selector lever cable	GO to PINPOINT TEST A or GO to PINPOINT TEST B . INSTALL a new selector lever assembly. REFER to SELECTOR LEVER . DIAGNOSE and REPAIR all TR sensor DTCs. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 6F50/6F55 or AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6F35 . VERIFY selector lever cable adjustment. REFER to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT - 6F35 or SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT - 6F50/6F55 .
TCS does not operate correctly	IPC REFER to the diagnostic routines	REFER to INFORMATION CENTER - INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES . GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
Selector lever linkage is out of correct gear relationship	Selector lever linkage out of adjustment	REFER to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT - 6F35 or SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT - 6F50/6F55 .
	Manual control lever not aligned correctly on the TR sensor (flat surfaces do not line up)	REMOVE the manual control lever nut and CHECK the alignment of the manual control lever.
	Loose selector lever cable bracket	CHECK the selector lever cable bracket. TIGHTEN as necessary.
Vibration - a high frequency (20-80 Hz) that is felt through the seat or selector lever. Changes with engine speed	Selector lever cable incorrectly routed, grounded out or loose	REFER to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE .