Symptom Chart
Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .
| 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. |
| Circuitry open, shorted to ground or shorted to power | GO to Pinpoint Test A | |
| Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) solenoid | INSTALL a new selector lever assembly. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment . | |
| Paddle shift does not operate correctly | Selector lever not fully engaging in S position Selector lever damaged PCM |
GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| Selector lever linkage is out of correct gear relationship | Selector lever linkage out of adjustment | REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment . |
| Loose selector lever cable bracket | CHECK the selector lever cable bracket. TIGHTEN to specification as necessary. | |
| Loose or out of alignment selector lever bezel | CHECK the selector lever bezel alignment. ALIGN or INSTALL a new selector lever bezel if necessary. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment . | |
| Selector lever binding | Selector lever bezel damaged | CHECK the selector lever bezel for damage. If necessary, INSTALL a new selector lever bezel. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment . |
| Selector lever damaged | CHECK the selector lever for damage. If necessary, INSTALL a new selector lever assembly. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment . | |
| Selector lever cable damaged | CHECK the selector lever cable for damage. If necessary, INSTALL a new selector lever cable. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment . | |
| Internal transmission components damaged | CHECK the manual control lever and internal transmission components for damage. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body . | |
| Brake shift interlock override does not release the selector lever | Brake shift interlock override damaged | INSPECT the selector lever for damage. If necessary, INSTALL a new selector lever. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable . |
| 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 Cable . |
| 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 . REFER to: Selector Lever Cable . REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment . | |
| 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 linkage out of adjustment | INSPECT the selector lever cable adjustment. REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment . | |
| 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: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment . REFER to: INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER AND WARNING CHIMES | |