Symptom Chart

Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .

In most circumstances the PCM sets a DTC to help guide with diagnostics. Refer to DTC Charts before using the Symptom Chart. The Symptom column lists the vehicle condition. The Possible Sources column lists a detailed vehicle condition. The Action column lists the action to be performed to determine the cause of the condition. Each action lists the components that can cause the system and the individual components in that system. The components are listed in order of disassembly. Use the list of components and the required action to focus on disassembly inspections for the root cause of the concern.

Symptom	Possible Sources	Action
Selector lever difficult to move - requires excessive effort	Selector lever cable binding at transmission	VERIFY the selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket on the transmission.
Selector lever cable binding at selector lever		VERIFY the selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket at the front of the selector lever.
Selector lever cable incorrectly routed		VERIFY the selector lever cable is properly routed and all retaining clips are present and secure.
Brake shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly	Selector lever cable not secured to the bracket at the transmission	VERIFY the selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket on the transmission.
Brake shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly	Selector lever cable not secured to the bracket at the selector lever	VERIFY the selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket at the front of the selector lever.
Refer to the Diagnostic Routine		GO to Pinpoint Test A
Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) solenoid		INSTALL a new selector lever assembly. REFER to: Selector Lever Assembly - Vehicles With: Column Shift . REFER to: Selector Lever Assembly - Vehicles With: Floor Shift .
Selector lever cable		CHECK the selector lever cable adjustment. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35 . REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F50/6F55, Vehicles With: Column Shift . REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F50/6F55, Vehicles With: Floor Shift .
Paddle Shift Does Not Operate Correctly	Selector lever not fully engaging in S position Selector lever damaged Paddle shift does not operate correctly, does not upshift or downshift	If the selector lever won't move into sport mode, REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35 . REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F50/6F55, Vehicles With: Column Shift . REFER to: Selector Lever Assembly - Vehicles With: Column Shift . GO to Pinpoint Test B
TCS (Tow Haul Switch)/Low Gear Select Switch Does Not Operate Correctly	Wiring, terminals or connectors Tow haul switch (in center stack) Low Gear Select switch (in gear selector lever) PCM	GO to Pinpoint Test C
Selector lever linkage is out of correct gear relationship	Selector lever linkage out of adjustment	REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35 . REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F50/6F55, Vehicles With: Column Shift . REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F50/6F55, Vehicles With: Floor Shift .
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	CHECK the selector lever cable. REFER to: Selector Lever Assembly - Vehicles With: Column Shift . REFER to: Selector Lever Assembly - Vehicles With: Floor Shift .
The ignition key cannot be returned to the OFF position or the ignition key can be turned to the OFF position when the selector lever is not in P	Selector lever cable binding at the transmission	VERIFY the selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket on the transmission.
Selector lever cable binding at the selector lever		VERIFY the selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket at the front of the selector lever.
Selector lever cable incorrectly routed		VERIFY the selector lever cable is properly routed and all retaining clips are present and secure.
Wiring, terminals or connectors Ignition lock cylinder Key removal inhibit solenoid (part of the ignition switch) Park detect switch (part of the selector lever) Selector lever cable Mechanical damage to the selector lever, selector lever cable or selector lever knob		REFER to: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components .
The PRNDL indicator does not illuminate P	Selector lever cable binding at the transmission	VERIFY the selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket on the transmission.
Selector lever cable binding at the selector lever		VERIFY the selector lever cable is fully seated in the cable bracket at the front of the selector lever.
Selector lever cable incorrectly routed		VERIFY the selector lever cable is properly routed and all retaining clips are present and secure.
Wiring, terminals or connectors PCM concern IPC Park detect switch (part of the selector lever assembly)		REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes .