OEM 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Automatic Transmission Shifter

2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Automatic Transmission Shifter Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the automatic transmission shifter on 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: One should start by handling the automatic transmission shifter repairs through safety protocols which involve reducing back up power to stop air bag deployment risks. Users must wait at least one minute after disconnection of the battery ground cable alongside the disconnection of any present auxiliary batteries in vehicles equipped with these systems. Move on to the lower steering column opening finish panel removal by unscrewing its pieces while moving the hood release handle aside until you can pull outward to disengage the retaining clips. You should first lower the steering column after removing four nuts and five bolts which secure both the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement and the four nuts to lower the steering column. Start the ignition switch lock cylinder removal process by rotating it to RUN, pushing the release pin and extracting it from the lock. The next part is to remove the lower steering column shroud after removing the tilt wheel handle and its screws. The next step requires removal of the upper steering column shroud together with disconnection of the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) harness connector. Disconnect both TCS harness from its locators and gearshift lever cover from steering column attachment points. One must discard the old gearshift lever pin during the repair and then remove the gearshift lever from the system. The air bag system requires testing before reinstalling the parts according to the removal sequence.