Well, the title says it all. Seems the (console) shift is bound-up. Have removed the console cover. Seems when the release button (squeeze it with thumb on the side of T-handle) is pushed, it feels spongy and like it doesn't quite push all the way in...and the lever it actuates underneath the indicator plate isn't moving very much. It's extremely difficult to see what's going on under there anyway, but I don't see anything *obviously* jamming the mechanism, don't see any broken pieces laying around. It's dark right now & car is outside, so anything I do now is by flashlight... :roll:
Maybe daylight will reveal more, but until then I can only read my Chilton's. It doesn't have a diagram for the shift mechanism, can anyone here point the way to one?
Also, any other ideas on probable cause? (Although I'm *fairly* sure it's in the shifter, not the tranny or linkage) Known troubles with this particular car? (Auto trans on 4.6L engine)
There is a release on the shifter that is activated when pushing the brake pedal. May want to jump the 2 sides of the brake switch to see if that is the problem.
Technical Service Bulletins
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Here are a few TSB , they don't post a TSB unless of posible problems.
component Name: 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #: 98216
SUMMARY: A STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT FELT WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH SURFACES.
Date: 11/01/1998
Component Name: 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #: 98216
SUMMARY: A STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT FELT WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH SURFACES.
Date: 02/06/1997
Component Name: 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #: BC3281970206
SUMMARY: VEHICLES EXHIBIT A PULL WHILE BRAKING - CHECK FOR KINKED BRAKE LINES , REPLACE IF NECESSARY - REPLACE LOWER ARM AND STRUT BUSHINGS ON THE SIDE THE VEHICLE PULL TO. *TW
Date: 02/06/1997
Component Name: 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #: BC3281970206
SUMMARY: VEHICLES EXHIBIT A PULL WHILE BRAKING - CHECK FOR KINKED BRAKE LINES , REPLACE IF NECESSARY - REPLACE LOWER ARM AND STRUT BUSHINGS ON THE SIDE THE VEHICLE PULL TO. *TW
Date: 09/02/2002
Component Name: 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITACHES:BRAKE LIGHT
NHTSA #: 02176
SUMMARY: LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
Date: 09/02/2002
Component Name: 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITACHES:BRAKE LIGHT
NHTSA #: 02176
SUMMARY: LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 985A11
SUMMARY: SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 985A18
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE ROUGHNESS (BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION, STEERING WHEEL SHAKE AND / OR NIBBLE) UNDER LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS FROM 105 TO 0 KM/H (65 TO 0 MPH). *YC
Date: 10/21/1996
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 96222
SUMMARY: BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
Date: 09/20/1999
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 99194
SUMMARY: INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 985A11
SUMMARY: SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 985A18
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE ROUGHNESS (BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION, STEERING WHEEL SHAKE AND / OR NIBBLE) UNDER LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS FROM 105 TO 0 KM/H (65 TO 0 MPH). *YC
Date: 10/21/1996
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 96222
SUMMARY: BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
Date: 09/20/1999
Component Name: 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NHTSA #: 99194
SUMMARY: INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA #: 9814
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA #: 985A5
SUMMARY: HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA #: 9814
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
Date: 03/18/1998
Component Name: 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA #: 985A5
SUMMARY: HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
Date: 03/02/1998
Component Name: 045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA #: 9845
SUMMARY: AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
Date: 03/02/1998
Component Name: 045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
NHTSA #: 9845
SUMMARY: AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
Date: 09/01/1999
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 13186
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT COVER & WATER PUMP BOLTS-TORQUE VALVE REVISION/3.8-4.2L. *MJS
Date: 02/04/2002
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 0222
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *TT
Date: 12/01/1999
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 99B29
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS AT THE ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. *TT
Date: 06/28/1999
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 99131
SUMMARY: CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
Date: 10/04/1999
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 99207
SUMMARY: SUBJECT ON ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
Date: 05/01/1997
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 97050110617
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE COOLING INDICATOR LIGHT. *TW
Date: 09/01/1999
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 13186
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT COVER & WATER PUMP BOLTS-TORQUE VALVE REVISION/3.8-4.2L. *MJS
Date: 02/04/2002
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 0222
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *TT
Date: 12/01/1999
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 99B29
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS AT THE ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PROVIDING REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. *TT
Date: 06/28/1999
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 99131
SUMMARY: CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
Date: 10/04/1999
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 99207
SUMMARY: SUBJECT ON ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
Date: 05/01/1997
Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA #: 97050110617
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE COOLING INDICATOR LIGHT. *TW
Date: 03/17/1997
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 97610
SUMMARY: BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
Date: 09/01/1999
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 13180
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS
Date: 10/22/2002
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 870197
SUMMARY: INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
Date: 02/12/1998
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 983224
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE AIR FILTER AND / OR THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. *TT
Date: 09/01/1999
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 6997
SUMMARY: SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT
Date: 09/01/1999
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 6996
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE TORQUE VALUES OF THE ENGINE FRONT COVER WATER PUMP BOLTS. *TT
Date: 04/01/2000
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 99B29#1
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACMENT OF ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. **MR
Date: 04/13/1998
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 9874
SUMMARY: A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
Date: 03/17/1997
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 97610
SUMMARY: BLOWER MOTOR- "CHIRPING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS. *JD
Date: 09/01/1999
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 13180
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS
Date: 10/22/2002
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 870197
SUMMARY: INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
Date: 02/12/1998
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 983224
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE AIR FILTER AND / OR THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. *TT
Date: 09/01/1999
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 6997
SUMMARY: SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT
Date: 09/01/1999
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 6996
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE TORQUE VALUES OF THE ENGINE FRONT COVER WATER PUMP BOLTS. *TT
Date: 04/01/2000
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 99B29#1
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACMENT OF ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET. **MR
Date: 04/13/1998
Component Name: 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #: 9874
SUMMARY: A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
Date: 05/03/1999
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 99816
SUMMARY: FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
Date: 03/05/2001
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 0147
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
Date: 12/10/2001
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 01246
SUMMARY: ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
Date: 02/25/1998
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 983107
SUMMARY: BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINES BEING ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *TT
Date: 02/01/1998
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 983108
SUMMARY: EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 1998M3.8L ENGINE ASSEMBLY IS ADDED TO FQR(FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *AK
Date: 05/03/1999
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 99816
SUMMARY: FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
Date: 03/05/2001
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 0147
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
Date: 12/10/2001
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 01246
SUMMARY: ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
Date: 02/25/1998
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 983107
SUMMARY: BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINES BEING ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *TT
Date: 02/01/1998
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 983108
SUMMARY: EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 1998M3.8L ENGINE ASSEMBLY IS ADDED TO FQR(FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *AK
Date: 01/21/2002
Component Name: 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NHTSA #: 0214
SUMMARY: SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
Date: 02/06/1997
Component Name: 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
NHTSA #: BC3288970206
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE FEAD BELT CHIRP NOISE. *TW
Date: 02/06/1997
Component Name: 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
NHTSA #: BC3288970206
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COLD START ENGINE FEAD BELT CHIRP NOISE. *TW
Date: 01/02/1997
Component Name: 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA #: BC0192970201
SUMMARY: LOW COOLANT LIGHT STAYS ON. THE LOW FLUIDS MODULE IN THE CLUSTER NOT MAKING ELECTRICAL CONTACT WTH THE FLEX CURCUIT IN THE CLUSTER. *JD
Date: 01/02/1997
Component Name: 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA #: BC0192970201
SUMMARY: LOW COOLANT LIGHT STAYS ON. THE LOW FLUIDS MODULE IN THE CLUSTER NOT MAKING ELECTRICAL CONTACT WTH THE FLEX CURCUIT IN THE CLUSTER. *JD
Date: 02/10/1997
Component Name: 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
NHTSA #: BC3243970210
SUMMARY: ENGINE COOLING LIGHT ON - POSSIBLE OIL LEAK AT UPPER JAM NUT ON THE UPPER TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE. *TW
Date: 02/10/1997
Component Name: 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
NHTSA #: BC3243970210
SUMMARY: ENGINE COOLING LIGHT ON - POSSIBLE OIL LEAK AT UPPER JAM NUT ON THE UPPER TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE. *TW
Date: 11/12/1996
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: BC0490961112
SUMMARY: INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED COMPONENT. *TW
Date: 03/30/1998
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 9864
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
Date: 11/15/1996
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: BC0407961115
SUMMARY: INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED PARTS. *TW
Date: 10/12/1998
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 982010
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
Date: 11/12/1996
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: BC0490961112
SUMMARY: INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED COMPONENT. *TW
Date: 03/30/1998
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 9864
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
Date: 11/15/1996
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: BC0407961115
SUMMARY: INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED PARTS. *TW
Date: 10/12/1998
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 982010
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
Date: 11/01/1996
Component Name: 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA #: BC9714961101
SUMMARY: DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICING EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PURGE FLOW SYSTEM. *TW
Date: 11/23/1998
Component Name: 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
NHTSA #: 982310
SUMMARY: MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
Date: 02/16/1998
Component Name: 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
NHTSA #: 9834
SUMMARY: AIR INLET-WATER IN AIR INLET ELBOW-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION OF AIR FILTER AND/OR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (MAF)- VEHICLE SWITH 4.6L ENGINE. *AK
Date: 11/23/1998
Component Name: 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
NHTSA #: 982310
SUMMARY: MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
Date: 02/16/1998
Component Name: 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
NHTSA #: 9834
SUMMARY: AIR INLET-WATER IN AIR INLET ELBOW-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION OF AIR FILTER AND/OR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (MAF)- VEHICLE SWITH 4.6L ENGINE. *AK
Date: 12/14/2005
Component Name: 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NHTSA #: 05N04
SUMMARY: EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 05N04 - EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SETTLEMENT TO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT EXTEND THE COVERAGE OF THE ALL-COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIF
Date: 12/14/2005
Component Name: 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NHTSA #: 05N04
SUMMARY: EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 05N04 - EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SETTLEMENT TO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT EXTEND THE COVERAGE OF THE ALL-COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIF
Date: 06/14/1999
Component Name: 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
NHTSA #: 99129
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON "WHINING" / "BUZZING" NOISE COMING THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP. *TT
Date: 06/14/1999
Component Name: 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
NHTSA #: 99129
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON "WHINING" / "BUZZING" NOISE COMING THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP. *TT
Date: 10/21/1996
Component Name: 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 96225
SUMMARY: MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 97M91
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD MALFUNCTIONS. *TT
Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 97M91
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD MALFUNCTIONS. *TT
Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 97M91
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD MALFUNCTIONS. *TT
Date: 10/21/1996
Component Name: 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 96225
SUMMARY: MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP. *TW
Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 97M91
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD MALFUNCTIONS. *TT
Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 97M91
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD MALFUNCTIONS. *TT
Date: 01/19/1998
Component Name: 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 97M91
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD MALFUNCTIONS. *TT
Date: 03/08/1999
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #: 9943
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
Date: 03/08/1999
Component Name: 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #: 9943
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
Date: 01/02/1997
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC0226970201
SUMMARY: ERRATIC SHIFTHING OF THE TRANSMISSION. *JD
Date: 11/23/1998
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 982312
SUMMARY: ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTACS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC
Date: 01/10/2000
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 0015
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
Date: 05/17/1999
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 9996
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *TT
Date: 07/26/1999
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 99152
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
Date: 01/05/2003
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 03261
SUMMARY: NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Date: 04/27/1998
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 9888
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
Date: 01/02/1997
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: BC0226970201
SUMMARY: ERRATIC SHIFTHING OF THE TRANSMISSION. *JD
Date: 11/23/1998
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 982312
SUMMARY: ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTACS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC
Date: 01/10/2000
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 0015
SUMMARY: INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
Date: 05/17/1999
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 9996
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *TT
Date: 07/26/1999
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 99152
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
Date: 01/05/2003
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 03261
SUMMARY: NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Date: 04/27/1998
Component Name: 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #: 9888
SUMMARY: INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
Date: 12/13/2004
Component Name: 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TACM, PCM)
NHTSA #: 042107
SUMMARY: GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Date: 12/13/2004
Component Name: 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TACM, PCM)
NHTSA #: 042107
SUMMARY: GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Date: 03/31/1997
Component Name: 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
NHTSA #: 9773
SUMMARY: VIBRATION- SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35 MPH) WHILE IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AODE OR 4R70W TRANSMISSION. *JD
Date: 03/31/1997
Component Name: 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
NHTSA #: 9773
SUMMARY: VIBRATION- SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION ABOVE 56 KM/H (35 MPH) WHILE IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AODE OR 4R70W TRANSMISSION. *JD
Date: 11/13/2000
Component Name: 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NHTSA #: 002310
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
Date: 11/13/2000
Component Name: 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NHTSA #: 002310
SUMMARY: SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
Date: 04/27/1998
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: 9887
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTACH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *YC
Date: 12/16/1996
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: 962612
SUMMARY: TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
Date: 10/11/1996
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: BC0810961011
SUMMARY: VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AODE OR 4R70W TRANS HAS A CONCERN OF SHUDDER FROM THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTACH IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR OR DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
Date: 11/18/1996
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: 96249
SUMMARY: TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
Date: 04/27/1998
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: 9887
SUMMARY: EXPERIENCING A TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTACH SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *YC
Date: 12/16/1996
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: 962612
SUMMARY: TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
Date: 10/11/1996
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: BC0810961011
SUMMARY: VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AODE OR 4R70W TRANS HAS A CONCERN OF SHUDDER FROM THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTACH IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR OR DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
Date: 11/18/1996
Component Name: 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA #: 96249
SUMMARY: TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
Date: 10/01/1996
Component Name: 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: BC5197961001
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT
Date: 10/01/1996
Component Name: 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: BC5197961001
SUMMARY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT
Date: 12/07/1998
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 98246
SUMMARY: FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
Date: 09/15/2003
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 03181
SUMMARY: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Date: 12/07/1998
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 98246
SUMMARY: FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
Date: 09/15/2003
Component Name: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #: 03181
SUMMARY: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Date: 11/10/1997
Component Name: 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 97111097234
SUMMARY: VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
Date: 11/10/1997
Component Name: 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #: 97111097234
SUMMARY: VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "SQUEAKING" OR "CHIRPING" FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS. *YC
Date: 11/18/1996
Component Name: 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #: 96246
SUMMARY: WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
Date: 10/18/1999
Component Name: 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #: 99222
SUMMARY: SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
Date: 11/18/1996
Component Name: 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #: 96246
SUMMARY: WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
Date: 10/18/1999
Component Name: 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #: 99222
SUMMARY: SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
Date: 02/06/1997
Component Name: 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA #: BC3285970206
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FLASHINIG COOLANT AND LOW WASHER FLUID LAMPS AFTER ENGINE START AND DURING EXTREMELY LOW TEMPERATURES. *TW
Date: 12/02/1996
Component Name: 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA #: 962511
SUMMARY: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
Date: 02/06/1997
Component Name: 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA #: BC3285970206
SUMMARY: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FLASHINIG COOLANT AND LOW WASHER FLUID LAMPS AFTER ENGINE START AND DURING EXTREMELY LOW TEMPERATURES. *TW
Date: 12/02/1996
Component Name: 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA #: 962511
SUMMARY: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
Date: 02/07/1997
Component Name: 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA #: BC3274970207
SUMMARY: REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP BULBS - SEVERAL AFTERMARKET COMPANIES ARE OFFERING REPLACEMENT BULBS WITH A HIGHER WATTAGE THAT ARE NOT DOT APPROVED - SOLD WITH DISCLAIMER OF "FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY" - THE BULBS DRAW MORE CURRENT THAN THE OEM BULBS A
Date: 02/07/1997
Component Name: 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA #: BC3274970207
SUMMARY: REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP BULBS - SEVERAL AFTERMARKET COMPANIES ARE OFFERING REPLACEMENT BULBS WITH A HIGHER WATTAGE THAT ARE NOT DOT APPROVED - SOLD WITH DISCLAIMER OF "FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY" - THE BULBS DRAW MORE CURRENT THAN THE OEM BULBS A
Date: 06/28/1999
Component Name: 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA #: 99139
SUMMARY: CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
Date: 06/28/1999
Component Name: 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA #: 99139
SUMMARY: CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
Date: 03/03/1997
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 9753
SUMMARY: VIBRATION- TIRES- VIBRATION FELT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/20/96 EQUIPPED WITH 16 INCH GOODYEAR TIRES. *JD
Date: 03/03/1997
Component Name: 190000 TIRES
NHTSA #: 9753
SUMMARY: VIBRATION- TIRES- VIBRATION FELT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/20/96 EQUIPPED WITH 16 INCH GOODYEAR TIRES.
Date: 01/23/1997
Component Name: 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NHTSA #: BC1024397230
SUMMARY: VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN AUGUST 1996 AND JANUARY 1997 MAY EXHIBIT FLASHING LOW COOLANT AND LOW WASHER FLUID LAMPS AFTER ENGINE START.JD
Hello Lady------ Long read. Had to color coordinate the yes answers. Took it from Ford repair manual. Looked for TSB on Ford, but did not see any for your concern.
Refer to the Electrical and Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual for the connector numbers cited in the pinpoint tests.
Use Rotunda 73 Digital Multimeter 105-R0051 or equivalent to perform pinpoint tests. Symptom Chart â Automatic Transmission External Controls Condition Possible Source Action
Shift Interlock System Does Not Release or Lock Properly
Circuitry open/shorted.
Open fuse.
Damaged stoplight switch.
Damaged shift lock actuator.
GO to Pinpoint Test A.
Shift Control Linkage Binding, Out of Proper Gear Relationship
Damaged ignition/shifter interlock cable.
Loose ignition/shifter interlock cable.
Loose retainer bracket.
Gearshift linkage misadjusted.
GO to Pinpoint Test B.
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM DOES NOT RELEASE OR LOCK PROPERLY
A1 CHECK RUN FUSE
CHECK RUN Fuse (5A) located in fuse junction panel.
Is fuse OK? Yes No GO to A3 . GO to A2 .
A2 CHECK RESISTANCE OF CIRCUIT 298 (P/O)
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Remove RUN Fuse (5A).
Disconnect shiftlock actuator connector C209 .
Measure resistance of Circuit 298 (P/O) and ground.
Is resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? Yes No GO to A3 . SERVICE Circuit 298 (P/O) for short to ground. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.
A3 CHECK POWER SUPPLY FROM RUN FUSE (5A)
Reinstall RUN Fuse (5A).
Disconnect shiftlock actuator connector C209 .
Measure voltage on Circuit 298 (P/O) and ground.
Turn ignition ON.
Is voltage B+? Yes No GO to A4 . SERVICE Circuit 298 (P/O) for open. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.
A4 CHECK STOP LAMP OPERATION
Press brake pedal.
Does stoplamp operate? Yes No GO to A5. SERVICE stoplamp circuit. REFER to Section 17-02.
A5 CHECK POWER SUPPLY BETWEEN BRAKE PEDAL AND SHIFTLOCK ACTUATOR
Apply brake pedal.
Measure voltage on Circuit 511 (LG) and ground.
Is voltage B+ with brake pedal applied? Yes No GO to A6. SERVICE Circuit 511 (LG) for open. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST sytsem.
A6 MEASURE RESISTANCE IN GROUND CIRCUIT
With C209 disconnected, measure resistance of Circuit 57 (BK) and ground.
Is resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes No REPLACE shiftlock actuator. SERVICE Circuit 57 (BK) for open. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.
PINPOINT TEST B: SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE BINDING, OUT OF PROPER GEAR RELATIONSHIP
B1 CHECK SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE
Gain access to transmission range selector lever linkage as described.
Actuate transmission range selector lever linkage in all ranges.
Observe all linkage during operation.
Is linkage damaged? Yes No REPLACE transmission range selector lever linkage. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system. GO to B2.
B2 CHECK SHIFT CONTROL CABLE
Check transmission shift cable and bracket installation and tightness.
Is transmission shift cable and bracket properly installed? Yes No ADJUST linkage as described in Adjustments. GO to B3. SERVICE as necessary. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.
B3 CHECK LINKAGE/CABLE FOR PROPER GEAR RELATIONSHIP
Actuate transmission range selector lever in all ranges.
Does indicator match selector lever selection? Yes No SERVICE is complete. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system. REPLACE damaged linkage/cable. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system
BEING WAY2OLD IS WHY I NEED HELP FROM YOUNGER MINDS.
Looks like my Saturday is just FILLED with fun now :lol: "Holy cow" was my first thought when seeing the HUGE list of TSBs and test procedures...think I'll print it all out & keep it with the shop manual. (Yes, we've already done the composite intake replacement! Definitely not one of Ford's -ahem- better ideas!)
Will check back in a while with either solution or plea for more assistance................. :wink:
Good news is: After much flailing around with everything, got the shifter to unlock & move ONCE. Really seems to be the "shift lock actuator" at fault, either by mechanical or electrical means. And now I find out that this has been an "intermittent problem" for a few months.
The "run" fuse is good.
The brake lights function correctly.
There does not appear to be any foreign item jamming the shifter mechanism, although the whole assembly seems gummy due to combo of dust & lube.
The one time the shifter operated, it felt smooth & normal, as if no problems at all.
I have no way of identifying the circuits or connectors by their Ford reference numbers, and I have no idea what the shift lock actuator itself looks like....so I'm still pretty much flying blindly here....
Quote:A5 CHECK POWER SUPPLY BETWEEN BRAKE PEDAL AND SHIFTLOCK ACTUATOR
Apply brake pedal.
Measure voltage on Circuit 511 (LG) and ground.
Is voltage B+ with brake pedal applied?
Yes No
GO to A6. SERVICE Circuit 511 (LG) for open. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST sytsem.
A6 MEASURE RESISTANCE IN GROUND CIRCUIT
With C209 disconnected, measure resistance of Circuit 57 (BK) and ground.
Is resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes No
REPLACE shiftlock actuator. SERVICE Circuit 57 (BK) for open. RESTORE vehicle. RETEST system.
I can guess which is circuit 511. Wish I knew the physical location of connector 209, it would probably help me find circuit 57. I'll get back out there & flail at it some more. :roll:
The actuator is faulty, but darned if I can get a replacement today. For now, I have disconnected the cable from it to the shift mechanism & it's driveable until then. Took long enough for me to figure out just *what* was preventing the shifter from moving!
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