Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Sable and 2005 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Shift Interlock System Does Not Release/Lock Correctly	Circuitry open/shorted. Fuse(s). Stoplight switch. Ignition/shifter interlock cable. Shift lock actuator.	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
Shift Control Linkage is Out of Correct Gear Relationship	Damaged ignition/shifter interlock cable. Loose ignition/shifter interlock cable. Loose bracket. Shift linkage out of adjustment.	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .