OEM 2001 Ford Escort Neutral Safety Switch

2001 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 2001 Ford Escort?

  A: The first step for servicing the Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor starts with disconnecting the battery ground cable. You must start by taking off the air cleaner outlet tube and then disconnect the shift cable along with its bracket nut and control cable front clamp. Move on to remove both the manual control lever nut together with the manual control lever from the assembly. Slowly remove the TR sensor from its holder by disconnecting its electrical connector and unthreading all bolts. Lock the transmission in neutral position and position TR sensor marks with the manual control lever before securing two bolts by hand. Test for terminal A to terminal H continuity while adjusting the TR sensor through the manual control lever housing with an ohmmeter until the test passes. Tighten the TR sensor bolts after aligning the sensor with the position of the switch before reconnecting its electrical connector. Install the manual control lever into position while tightening its nut according to the stated torque requirement. Repurpose the shift cable and bracket together with the nut according to specifications before reattaching the air cleaner outlet tube. The vehicle will need driving for at least 16 km (10 mi) following the battery procedure because it needs time to reload its adaptive strategy. Reconnect the battery ground cable as the final step in the procedure for battery repair.