OEM 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Automatic Transmission Shifter

2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Automatic Transmission Shifter Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the automatic transmission shifter on 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: Before servicing or repairing the automatic transmission shifter start by depleting back up power supply to avoid air bag deployment accidents. Begin by disconnecting the battery ground cable followed by waiting one minute before removing auxiliary batteries that could exist in the vehicle. Begin by unlatching the retaining clips on the lower steering column opening finish panel and move the hood release handle aside. You may then remove the screws to detach this part. Meet the lower column opening finish panel reinforcement by removing first all five bolts followed by the four nuts needed for lowering the steering column. Rotating the ignition switch lock cylinder to RUN position while pressing the release pin will allow extraction. Remove the lower steering column shroud but first you must detach the tilt wheel handle and shank if necessary and later unfasten three screws. Move to the upper steering column shroud removal before separating the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) harness connector. One must disconnect the TCS harness from its locators while the gearshift lever cover must be detached from the steering column. Discarding the old gearshift lever pin remains fundamental before executing the gearshift lever removal process. You should perform the opposite steps of removal to finish your work before checking that the air bag system operates correctly.