OEM 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shift Interlock Solenoid

2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shift Interlock Solenoid Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Shift Interlock Solenoid on 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: The first safety requirement when servicing the brake shift interlock actuator demands you remove back up power to stop accidental air bag system deployment. Wait at least one minute after separating the battery ground cable and disconnected auxiliary batteries and power supplies must be serviced on vehicles with this equipment. Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel by unscrewing its frame then set aside the hood release handle. Proceed by removing two screws from the finish panel followed by pulling it outward until retaining clips release before removing the panel. You must first detach the steering column opening finish panel reinforcement through removing five bolts which leads to lower steering column accessibility. Afterward remove four nuts before performing the column lowering process. The process demands removal of three bolts to divide the insert plate and shift lock actuator from the steering column before disconnecting the electrical connector and extracting these elements. The installation process does not require replacement of the shift lock actuator clip because it serves only as an assembly aid. Reinstallation takes place by conducting the removal steps in reverse order.