OEM Ford Escort Automatic Transmission Shift Levers

Ford Escort Automatic Transmission Shift Levers Parts and Q&A

• Gear Shift Assembly
  F8CZ-7210-AA
  Q: How to Service and Repair Automatic Transmission Shift Levers on Ford Escort?

  A:

  The Automatic Transmission Shifter servicing process must begin with removal of the transmission control shift lever bezel. You must disconnect both the electrical connectors that guide the brake shift interlock actuator and park range switch. The service can advance by unscrewing the brake shift interlock actuator attachment points so you can free the gearshift lever cable nut. Shift cable and bracket movement should be careful to prevent any cable misalignment since such cable binding can occur when repositioning them then remove the cable floorpan bracket bolts. The proper shift-lock operation depends on keeping the ignition/shifter interlock cable locknut at its original factory setting and users should also avoid kinking the ignition/shifter interlock cable when repositioning it. While loosening the ignition/shifter interlock cable locknut place a locknut between your fingers to keep it from rotating before positioning the cable out of the way. You should finally remove the nuts before taking out the gearshift lever. Ahead of installation users should first adjust the shift cable bracket plus the bezel for the transmission control shift lever before performing the removal steps in reverse order.