How to Service and Repair a Neutral Safety Switch on Ford Escort?

The Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor requires that you detach the battery ground cable as your first step. Start by disconnecting the air cleaner outlet tube before removing the shift cable and bracket nut as well as the control cable front clamp. Before proceeding, remove first the manual control lever nut and its accompanying manual control lever. The service procedure involves first disconnecting the TR sensor electrical connector before removing TR sensor bolts to take out the TR sensor. Installation requires transmission neutral positioning and match of sensor marks with the manual control lever while using hand torque on mounting bolts. Test for ohmmeter continuity between terminal F and terminal 1 when adjusting the TR sensor by rotating its housing through the manual control lever until continuity is established. Tighten the TR sensor bolts as you maintain the switch position before reconnecting the TR sensor electrical connector. Apply manual control lever nut tightening per specifications before adding shift cable bracket and nut components while keeping shift cable adjustment steps in mind. Re-establish the placement of the air cleaner outlet tube. The vehicle might show unexpected driving behavior during this learning process after battery disconnect and reconnection which could need at least 16 km (10 miles) of driving time. Complete the procedure by reattaching the battery ground cable.

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Ford Range Sensor
Part Number: F6CZ-7A247-AA
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: #FBO2 21444-A, 2.0L
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escort | 1991-2003 | Base, GT, LX, LX Sport, LX-E, SE, Sport, ZX2 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Range Sensor
Part Number: 7S4Z-7F293-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Replaces: 5S4Z-7F293-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Focus | 2000-2011 | LX, S, SE, SEL, SES, Sony Limited Edition, ST, SVT, ZTS, ZTW, ZX3, ZX4, ZX4 ST, ZX5, ZXW | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- Transit Connect | 2010-2013 | XL, XLT, XLT Premium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Range Sensor
Part Number: AE8Z-7F293-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fiesta | 2011-2019 | S, SE, SEL, SES, ST, ST Line, Titanium | 3 Cyl 1.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
- Focus | 2012-2018 | S, SE, SEL, ST, Titanium | 3 Cyl 1.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Range Sensor
Part Number: LC3Z-7H557-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 2020-2023 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
- F-350 Super Duty | 2020-2023 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 6.2 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L GAS
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Ford Range Sensor
Part Number: J1KZ-7H557-C
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escape | 2020-2021 | S, SE, SEL | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Ford Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: F42Z7A247AA
$94.06 MSRP: $127.99
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Fits the following Ford Models:
- Probe | 1993-1997 | Base, GT, GTS, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Range Sensor
Part Number: GN1Z-7H557-C
$117.13 MSRP: $186.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly
- Replaces: 9L8Z-7H557-D, 9L8Z-7H557-B
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fusion | 2013-2020 | Platinum, S, SE, SEL, Sport, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Ford Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: 5W4Z-7F293-AA
$57.59 MSRP: $91.45
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Range Sensor; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Replaces: XW4Z-7F293-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2005-2010 | Base, Bullitt, GT, Shelby GT, Shelby GT500, Shelby GT500KR | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- Thunderbird | 2002-2004 | Base, James Bond Edition, Neiman Marcus, Pacific Coast Roadster | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: E1FZ-7A247-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch - Neutral Sensing
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Taurus | 1986-1991 | GL, L, LX, MT5, SHO | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Tempo | 1984-1994 | AWD, Base, GL, GLS, GLX, L, L AWD, LX, LX AWD, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: F5TZ-7A247-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Starter Inhibitor
- Replaces: F5TZ-7A247-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-150 Econoline | 1992-1996 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 1992-1996 | Chateau, Custom, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-250 Econoline | 1992-1996 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline | 1992-1996 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 1992-1996 | Chateau, Chateau HD, Custom, Custom HD, XL HD, XLT, XLT HD | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
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Ford Back-Up & Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: F5TZ-7A247-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Starter Inhibitor; Neutral Safety Switch
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-150 Econoline | 1997-1999 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 1997-1999 | Chateau, Custom, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- E-250 Econoline | 1997-1999 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline | 1997-1998 | Base, XL | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 1997-1999 | Chateau, Custom, XL HD, XLT, XLT HD | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- E-350 Super Duty | 1999 | Base, XL | 10 Cyl 6.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: D6RY-7A247-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Starter; Back Up Light Switch; Range Sensor; Back-Up Switch; Switch Assembly - Starter Inhibitor
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Aerostar | 1986-1997 | Base, Eddie Bauer, XL, XL Plus, XL Sport, XLT, XLT Plus, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Bronco | 1984-1996 | Custom, Eddie Bauer, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat, XLT Nite, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- Bronco II | 1984-1990 | Base, Eddie Bauer, XL, XL Sport, XLS, XLT, XLT Plus | 4 Cyl 2.3 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
- Country Squire | 1987-1991 | Base, LX | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline | 1984-1993 | Base, Custom, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 1992-1993 | Chateau, Custom, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-250 Econoline | 1984-1993 | Base, Custom, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline | 1984-1993 | Base, Custom, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.9 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.9 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 1992-1993 | Chateau, Chateau HD, Custom, Custom HD, XLT, XLT HD | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- Explorer | 1991-1994 | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: F1TZ-7A247-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Starter; Switch Assembly - Starter Inhibitor
- Manufacturer Note: #F1TP 7C106,BA, F1TP 7A247,BA , C6
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-150 Econoline | 1992-1996 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 1992-1996 | Chateau, Custom, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-250 Econoline | 1992-1996 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline | 1992-1996 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 1992-1996 | Chateau, Chateau HD, Custom, Custom HD, XL HD, XLT, XLT HD | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
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Ford Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: F5AZ-7A247-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Starter Inhibitor; Range Sensor
- Replaces: F5AZ-7A247-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- E-150 Econoline | 1993-1996 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 1993-1996 | Chateau, Custom, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-250 Econoline | 1993-1996 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline | 1993-1996 | Base, XL | 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
- E-350 Econoline Club Wagon | 1993-1996 | Chateau, Chateau HD, Custom, Custom HD, XL HD, XLT, XLT HD | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.5 L GAS
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Ford Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: F5DZ-7F293-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Range Sensor; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Manufacturer Note: Analog type , 8 pin, AFTER 9/26/96
- Replaces: F5DZ-7F293-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Taurus | 1992-1997 | G, GL, L, LX, SE, SHO | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
- Windstar | 1995-1998 | 3.0L, Base, GL, Limited, LX | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Ford Range Sensor
Part Number: JL1Z-7H557-B
$117.89 MSRP: $187.20
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Expedition | 2018-2023 | King Ranch, Limited, Max King Ranch, Max Limited, Max Platinum, Max SSV, Max XL, Max XLT, Platinum, SSV, Timberline, XL, XL STX, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Explorer | 2020-2023 | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
- F-150 | 2021-2023 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, Raptor R, SSV, Tremor, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
- Police Interceptor Utility | 2020-2023 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: E8DZ-7A247-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch - Neutral Sensing
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Taurus | 1987-1991 | GL, L, LX, MT5, SHO | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Ford Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: E2DZ-7A247-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch - Neutral Sensing; Back Up Light Switch; Back-Up Switch
- Manufacturer Note: TRANS:C5 *SW-1745, replaces E27P 7A247-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Bronco II | 1984 | Base, Eddie Bauer, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- Mustang | 1984-1991 | GT, GT-350 20th Anniversary, L, LX, SVO | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- Ranger | 1984 | S, XL, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- Thunderbird | 1984-1986 | Base, Elan, Fila, LX, Sport, Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Neutral Safety Switch
Part Number: FOVY-7A247-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch - Neutral Sensing; Back Up Light Switch; Range Sensor; Back-Up Switch
- Manufacturer Note: 4 PRONG CONN.
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Crown Victoria | 1992-1997 | Base, LX, Police Interceptor, S, Touring Sedan | 8 Cyl 4.6 L CNG, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
- Mustang | 1994-1997 | Base, GT, GTS, SVT Cobra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- Thunderbird | 1992-1997 | Base, LX, Super Coupe | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Range Sensor
Part Number: CM5Z-7F293-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Automatic Transmission Gear Position Sensor; Solenoid; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Focus | 2012-2018 | Electric | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)

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F6CZ-7A247-AA
Q: How to Service and Repair a Neutral Safety Switch on Ford Escort?
A: The Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor requires that you detach the battery ground cable as your first step. Start by disconnecting the air cleaner outlet tube before removing the shift cable and bracket nut as well as the control cable front clamp. Before proceeding, remove first the manual control lever nut and its accompanying manual control lever. The service procedure involves first disconnecting the TR sensor electrical connector before removing TR sensor bolts to take out the TR sensor. Installation requires transmission neutral positioning and match of sensor marks with the manual control lever while using hand torque on mounting bolts. Test for ohmmeter continuity between terminal F and terminal 1 when adjusting the TR sensor by rotating its housing through the manual control lever until continuity is established. Tighten the TR sensor bolts as you maintain the switch position before reconnecting the TR sensor electrical connector. Apply manual control lever nut tightening per specifications before adding shift cable bracket and nut components while keeping shift cable adjustment steps in mind. Re-establish the placement of the air cleaner outlet tube. The vehicle might show unexpected driving behavior during this learning process after battery disconnect and reconnection which could need at least 16 km (10 miles) of driving time. Complete the procedure by reattaching the battery ground cable.