Inspection and Verification
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Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .
- Verify the customer concern.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage. Refer to the Visual Inspection Chart.
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Refer to the DTC Chart.
- If the cause is not visually evident and no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are present, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.
Visual Inspection Chart
| Mechanical | Electrical |
|---|---|
| Selector lever cable | Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) |
| Selector lever | Wiring harness |
| Selector lever knob | Terminals |
| Transmission manual control lever | Connectors |
| SelectShift™ switches |