Q: How to Address Issues with the Automatic Transmission Shifter in a 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.
Q: How to service and repair the automatic transmission shifter on Ford Mustang?
A: Start the shifter automatic transmission service by first removing the shifter top control panel and disconnecting its electrical connectors. Start the process by removing the shifter bezel then take out its bulb before separating the TCS connector. Put care into lifting the handle because additional force might be needed yet excessive pulling should be avoided to stop damage to the overdrive cancel button along with its wires. Next is the responsibility to remove the screw to extract the handle. Raise and support the vehicle and disconnect the shift cable with its plastic clip for disposal. Lower the car and take out the shifter from its position. The installation requires using a fresh plastic clip followed by performing the removal steps in reverse order.
Q: How to service and repair the automatic transmission shifter on Ford Ranger?
A: The service and repair of automatic transmission shifter begins with ignition switch lock cylinder removal and then proceeds to upper steering column shroud and rubber shift lever cover removal. You must disconnect the shift control selector lever harness connector then remove the gearshift lever pin which you should discard. You should now proceed to separate the gearshift lever. The installer should replace the gearshift lever pin anytime it is removed before performing a reverse installation sequence back to completion.