Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Lincoln MKX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Adjustment
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner - 2.7L . Refer to: Air Cleaner - 3.7L .
- Apply the parking brake.
- Using the diagnostic scan tool select the cable adjustment mode.
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NOTE: The GSM will alternate flashing D or N and S simultaneously.
Press D on the GSM.
- Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the transmission manual lever.
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NOTE: Verify D is illuminated on the IPC.
- Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise until it stops.
- Rotate the manual control lever clockwise 3 detents into D.
- Unlock the adjuster.
- Move the slide to the left.
- While holding the slide, position the adjuster lock upward.
- Connect the selector lever cable end to the transmission manual lever.
- Snap the adjuster lock into place.
- Press P on the GSM.
- Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner - 2.7L . Refer to: Air Cleaner - 3.7L .
- Clear any DTC.
- Shift the transmission through the ranges starting in P, then R, then N, then D, then N, then R and then back to P.
- Check for DTC.
- Disconnect the scan tool.
- Verify that the vehicle starts in P and N only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in R.
- Release the parking brake.