Symptom Chart

Diagnostics in this service information 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 Assembly .
SelectShift™ SelectShift™ Does Not Operate Correctly	Selector lever not fully engaging in M position Selector lever damaged TCM	GO to Pinpoint Test B
Selector lever linkage is out of correct gear relationship	Selector lever linkage out of adjustment	CHECK selector lever cable adjustment. Refer to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - Vehicles With: Column Shift .
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.
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 Assembly .
Selector lever damaged		CHECK the selector lever for damage. If necessary, INSTALL a new selector lever assembly. Refer to: Selector Lever Assembly .
Selector lever cable damaged		CHECK the selector lever cable for damage. If necessary, INSTALL a new selector lever cable. Refer to: Selector Lever Assembly .
Internal transmission components damaged		CHECK the manual control lever and internal transmission components for damage. Refer to: Main Control Valve Body - Vehicles With: Column Shift .
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 Assembly .
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 Assembly . Refer to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - Vehicles With: Column Shift .
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 TCM IPC Park detect switch (part of the selector lever assembly)		Refer to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - Vehicles With: Column Shift . Refer to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes .