Symptom Chart

Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to: Diagnostic Methods .

In most circumstances the PCM sets a DTC to help guide with diagnostics. Refer to the DTC Charts before using the Symptom Chart.

Symptom	Possible Sources	Action
Brake shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly	Circuitry open, shorted to ground or shorted to power	GO to Pinpoint Test A
Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) solenoid		INSTALL a new selector lever assembly. Refer to: Selector Lever Assembly .
SelectShift™ is inoperative	Selector lever not fully engaging in S position Selector lever damaged	GO to Pinpoint Test B
Selector lever linkage is out of correct gear relationship	Selector lever linkage out of adjustment	ADJUST the selector lever linkage. Refer to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
Loose selector lever cable bracket		CHECK the selector lever cable bracket. TIGHTEN as necessary.
Loose or out of alignment selector lever bezel		CHECK the selector lever bezel alignment. ALIGN or INSTALL a new selector lever bezel if necessary. Refer to: Selector Lever Assembly .
Selector lever binding	Selector lever bezel damaged	CHECK the selector lever bezel for damage. If necessary, INSTALL a new selector lever bezel. Refer to: Selector Lever Assembly .
Selector lever damaged		CHECK the selector lever for damage. If necessary, INSTALL a new selector lever assembly. Refer to: Selector Lever Assembly .
Selector lever cable damaged		CHECK the selector lever cable for damage. If necessary, INSTALL a new selector lever cable. Refer to: Selector Lever Cable .
Internal transmission components damaged		CHECK the manual control lever and internal transmission components for damage. Refer to: Transmission .
Brake shift interlock override does not release the selector lever	Brake shift interlock override damaged	INSPECT the selector lever for damage. If necessary, INSTALL a new selector lever. Refer to: Selector Lever Assembly .
Vibration - a high frequency (20-80 Hz) that is felt through the seat or selector lever. Changes with engine speed	Selector lever cable incorrectly routed, grounded out or loose	CHECK the selector lever cable. Refer to: Selector Lever Cable . REPAIR as necessary.
The ignition key cannot be returned to the OFF position or the ignition key can be turned to the OFF position when the selector lever is not in P	Wiring, terminals or connectors Ignition lock cylinder Key removal inhibit solenoid (part of the ignition switch) Park detect switch (part of the selector lever) Selector lever cable Mechanical damage to the selector lever, selector lever cable or selector lever knob	INSPECT the key removal inhibit solenoid system for damage. Refer to: Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components .
The Instrument Cluster (IC) PRNDS indicator does not illuminate P	Wiring, terminals or connectors PCM concern IPC Park detect switch (part of the selector lever assembly)	INSPECT the key removal inhibit solenoid system for damage. Refer to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes .