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Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Adjustment: Adjust

  1. With the vehicle in the NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Move the rubber boot back to gain access to the connector.
    Fig 1: Moving Rubber Boot Back To Gain Access To Connector
    G03863196Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the digital TR sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Digital TR Sensor Connector
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  4. Remove the range selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
    Fig 3: Removing Range Selector Lever Cable End From Manual Control Lever
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  5. Remove the outer manual control lever.
    Fig 4: Removing Outer Manual Control Lever
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  6. Loosen but do not remove the digital TR sensor screws.
    Fig 5: Loosening Digital TR Sensor Screws
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  7. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 6: Tightening Screws
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  8. Install the outer manual lever.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    Fig 7: Installing Outer Manual Lever
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  9. Install the range selector lever cable end onto the manual control lever.
    Fig 8: Installing Range Selector Lever Cable End Onto Manual Control Lever
    G03863203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Reconnect the digital TR sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Connecting Digital TR Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03863204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Move the rubber boot back over the connector.
    Fig 10: Moving Rubber Boot Back Over Connector
    G03863205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Verify that the range selector lever cable is adjusted correctly.
  13. Verify that the vehicle will start in PARK and NEUTRAL and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.