OEM 2002 Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Shifter

2002 Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Shifter Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Address Issues with the Automatic Transmission Shifter in a 2002 Ford Explorer?

  A: The transmission selector lever requires servicing after positioning the gearshift lever into the neutral position. A proper back up power drain is necessary to guarantee no air bag system activation through battery cable grounding followed by one-minute wait duration followed by disconnection of all auxiliary batteries and power supplies. The first step involves removing three screws which hold the lower steering column shroud while the next step targets the release of screws securing the lower steering column opening finish panel. The upper steering column shroud must be disconnected from the steering column by removing its retaining screw before taking out the upper steering column shroud. Before you remove the gearshift lever you must install a new gearshift lever pin and then disconnect the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) electrical connector before discarding the old pin and finally taking out the gearshift lever. The TCS installation requires repeating the reverse of removal procedures before performing a TCS operational test.