Pinpoint Test B: The Shift Control Is Out Of Correct Gear Relationship

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

B1 CHECK THE SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENTS FOR DAMAGE
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Gain access to the shift control components.
- Key in ACCESSORY position.
- Apply the brake pedal.
- Observe all shift control components while shifting the selector lever through all ranges.
- Are any of the components damaged?
Yes : REPAIR as necessary. REINSTALL all components. TEST the system for normal operation. If equipped with fire suppression system, GO to B6.

No : GO to B2.
B2 CHECK THE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE AND BRACKET INSTALLATION
- Check to make sure the selector lever cable and bracket installation is correct. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE AND BRACKET - COLUMN SHIFT .
- Is the selector lever cable and bracket installed correctly?
Yes : GO to B3.

No : REINSTALL the selector lever cable. GO to B3.
B3 CHECK THE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT
- Check to make sure the selector lever cable adjustment is correct. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT - COLUMN SHIFT .
- Is the selector lever cable adjusted correctly?
Yes : GO to B4.

No : ADJUST the selector lever cable. GO to B4.
B4 CHECK THE SELECTOR LEVER INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT
- Check to make sure the selector lever indicator adjustment is correct. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT .
- Is the selector lever indicator adjusted correctly?
Yes : GO to B5.

No : ADJUST the selector lever indicator. GO to B5.
B5 CHECK THE TR SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
- Check to make sure the digital transmission range sensor adjustment is correct. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .
- Is the TR sensor adjusted correctly?
Yes : REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION for internal transmission repair. If equipped with fire suppression system, GO to B6.

No : ADJUST the TR sensor. TEST the system for normal operation. If the condition persists, REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION for internal transmission repair. If equipped with fire suppression system, GO to B6.
B6 REPOWER THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
- Verify that the fire suppression system is repowered. Refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
- Is the fire suppression system repowered?
Yes : Fire suppression system repowering is complete.

No : REFER to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM for fire suppression system depowering and repowering procedure.