Symptom Chart - External Controls

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly	Circuitry open/shorted Fuse(s) Stoplight switch	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
Shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly	Shift lock actuator	INSTALL a new selector lever assembly. REFER to Selector Lever .
	Transmission range (TR) sensor	DIAGNOSE and REPAIR all TR sensor DTCs. REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6F50 article.
Transmission control (TC) switch does not operate correctly	Instrument cluster Circuitry open/shorted PCM TC switch	Go to Pinpoint Test B .
Selector lever linkage is out of correct gear relationship	Selector lever linkage out of adjustment	REFER to Selector Lever Cable Adjustment .
	Loose selector lever cable bracket	CHECK the selector lever cable bracket. TIGHTEN as necessary.