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Transmission Range Sensor

  1. With the vehicle in the Neutral, position on a hoist. Move the rubber boot back to gain access to the connector. Disconnect the digital TR sensor connector. See Fig 1.
  2. Remove the shift cable from the manual control lever. See Figure. Remove the outer manual control lever. See Fig 2. Loosen the screws.
    CAUTION: The digital transmission range sensor must fit flush against the boss on the case to prevent damage to the sensor.
  3. The manual lever must be in the Neutral position. Using the TR Sensor Alignment Gauge (307-351), align the digital TR sensor and tighten the screws in an alternating sequence. See Fig 3. Tighten screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
    CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
  4. Install the outer manual lever. See Fig 2. Tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install the shift cable to the manual control lever. See Figure. Reconnect the digital TR sensor connector. See Fig 1. Move the rubber boot back over the connector.
  5. Verify that the shift cable is adjusted correctly. See SHIFT CABLE . Lower the vehicle. Verify that the vehicle will start in Park and Neutral, and that the reverse lamps illuminate in Reverse.
Fig 1: Disconnecting TR Sensor Electrical Connector
G00226124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Removing/Installing Outer Manual Control Lever
G00226117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 3: Adjusting Transmission Range Sensor
G00031940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.