Symptom Chart - External Controls
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM CHART - EXTERNAL CONTROLS
| Condition |
Possible Sources |
Action |
- The shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly
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- Circuit(s).
- Fuse(s).
- Shift lock actuator.
- BPP switch.
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- The shift control is out of correct gear relationship
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- Shift control component(s).
- Internal transaxle component(s).
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- The selector lever indicator does not correspond to the gear
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- Selector lever indicator adjustment.
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- The control linkage is binding
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- Shift control component (s).
- Internal transaxle component (s).
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- The gearshift lever will not shift through all gear ranges
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- Shift control component (s).
- Internal transaxle component (s).
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- Rattle, noise, buzz, or other noise
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- Gearshift lever.
- Steering column shrouds.
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- INSPECT the gearshift lever and shrouds for damage and incorrect installation. REPAIR as necessary.
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- Water enters inside the vehicle
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- Shift cable rubber grommet.
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- SECURE the grommet to the bulkhead.
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- Torn shift cable rubber grommet.
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