Neutral Position Learning

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS)
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) with appropriate adapters, or equivalent diagnostic tool

NOTE: When installing a new transmission control module, the initialized learned values will need to be carried out.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Install the diagnostic tool.
Turn the ignition ON.
The diagnostic tool should indicate NEUTRAL.
- If the diagnostic tool does not indicate NEUTRAL, carry out transmission control module (TCM) adjustment. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) .
If NEUTRAL is indicated on the diagnostic tool, move the shift lever to PARK and turn the ignition OFF.
Turn the ignition ON and move the shift lever from PARK to DRIVE.
- The diagnostic tool should indicate each PRNDL position.
If the diagnostic display indicates each PRNDL position, check for any DTC codes.
If the diagnostic display does not indicate each PRNDL position, carry out TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) INITIAL LEARNING .