OEM 2000 Ford Escort Neutral Safety Switch

2000 Ford Escort Neutral Safety Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair a Neutral Safety Switch in a Digital Transmission Range Sensor on 2000 Ford Escort?

  A: Start the servicing and repair of the Digital Transmission Range Sensor by disconnecting the battery ground cable. Begin by taking off the control cable front clamp then disconnect the bracket nut as well as the shift cable and the air cleaner outlet tube. Start the process by removing the manual control lever nut before taking out both the nut and lever. Start the service by unplugging the Transmission Range sensor connector then unscrew its bolts which extract the sensor from its place. The installation process requires placing the transmission in neutral before achieving line-up between the manual control lever marks and TR sensor then hand-tighten the two bolts. Finance an ohmmeter to link terminal A to terminal H while adjusting the TR sensor continuously by rotating its housing on the manual control lever till both pins show zero resistance. Secure the TR sensor bolts after maintaining the switch position and complete the reinstallation of the TR sensor electrical connector. Tighten the manual control lever nut to specification before putting the shift cable and bracket in place with their corresponding nut according to specification requirements. Then follow the shift cable adjustment steps. The system requires replacing the air cleaner outlet tube before closing up. Disconnection and reconnection of the battery will lead to abnormal drive symptoms until the vehicle completely relearns its adaptive strategy through driving for at least 16 kilometers (10 miles) or more. The last step involves connecting back the battery ground wire.