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Neutral Safety Switch (A/T) Test

  1. Unplug manual lever position switch connector, located at top of transaxle. Check for continuity between switch terminals No. 1 and No. 3 (White and Black/White wires on mating connector). See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Identifying Manual Lever Position Switch Connector Terminals
    G94A46201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Set transaxle selector lever to Park or Neutral position. Continuity should exist.
  3. Set transaxle selector lever to any position except Park or Neutral. Continuity should not exist. If park/neutral switch does not operate as specified, replace switch.