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Transmission Control Switch (TCS)

On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, the TCS provides an input signal to the PCM whenever the switch is pressed. For F-Super Duty/Excursion, the tow/haul indicator illuminates when the TCS is cycled to engage and disengage the tow/haul strategy. For E-Series, the overdrive cancel indicator illuminates when the TCS is cycled to engage or disengage the overdrive function of the transmission. For additional information and diagnostics, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .

Fig 1: Typical Column-Shift Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
G03982188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.