OEM 2003 Ford Escort Neutral Safety Switch

2003 Ford Escort Neutral Safety Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Neutral Safety Switch on 2003 Ford Escort?

  A: The first step for Transmission Range (TR) Sensor repair begins by disconnecting the battery cable. The first step involves removing the outlet tube from the air cleaner and unfastening the shift cable together with its bracket nut and control cable front clamp. Move on to the second step by pulling off both the manual control lever nut and its associated lever. The TR sensor needs disconnection of its electrical connector and bolt removal to remove the sensor from its fitting. The installation process begins with shifting the transmission into neutral and then aligning the TR sensor marks with the manual control lever before performing hand-tightening on the two bolts. Test the connection between terminal F and terminal 1 with an ohmmeter and modify the TR sensor position by rotating its housing through the manual control lever to establish continuity. Secure the TR sensor bolts after you keep the switch steady then re-establish the TR sensor electrical interface. Position the manual control lever followed by tightening its nut to specification and then install the shift cable along with its bracket under the same specification. Reinstall the air cleaner outlet tube at the end of the installation process. The vehicle will show unusual driving behaviors after battery connection/reconnection because it needs to adapt its strategy through meaningful driving for at least 16 kilometers (10 miles). Reconnect the battery ground cable.