How to Service and Repair the Neutral Safety Switch for the 4R70E/4R75E Transmission on Lincoln Town Car?

The procedure for servicing the Transmission Position Switch/Sensor for 4R70E/4R75E starts with parking the vehicle on a hoist when the transmission is set to neutral. The selector lever cable and Transmission Range (TR) sensor connector should be disconnected first before removing the TR sensor bolts which allow you to extract the sensor. First install the TR sensor while maintaining a loose threading on the bolts. The manual control lever needs to be set in neutral position while using the TR Sensor Alignment Gauge to achieve precise sensor slot alignment. It is essential to attach the screws one by one starting with the opposite direction yet ending with 9 Nm (80 lb-in) final torque. Secure the sensor then position the manual control lever at (D) while connecting the selector lever cable and tighten it to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) before reconnecting the TR sensor connector.

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Lincoln Range Sensor Part Number: 5L2Z-7F293-AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Neutral Safety Switch; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Replaces: 1L2Z-7F293-AA
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Aviator | 2003-2005 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Range Sensor Part Number: GN1Z-7H557-C
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly
- Replaces: 9L8Z-7H557-D, 9L8Z-7H557-B
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- MKC | 2015-2019 | Base, Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Lincoln 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 Lincoln Models:
- Town Car | 1992-1994 | Base, Cartier, Cypress, Executive, Jack Nicklaus, Signature, Touring Edition, Tournament Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln 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 Lincoln Models:
- Continental | 1984-1987 | Base, Givenchy, Valentino | 6 Cyl 2.4 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- Mark VII | 1984-1992 | Base, Bill Blass, LSC, Versace | 6 Cyl 2.4 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- Town Car | 1984-1991 | Base, Cartier, Cypress, Executive, Signature, Signature SE, Touring Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Lincoln Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: F8DZ-7F293-AD
$74.31 MSRP: $118.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Range Sensor; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Replaces: F8DZ-7F293-AB, F8DZ-7F293-AC
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Continental | 1998-2002 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln 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 Lincoln Models:
- Continental | 1992-1997 | Anniversary, Base, Diamond Anniversary, Executive, Signature, Spinnaker Edition | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: 5W4Z-7F293-AA
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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 Lincoln Models:
- LS | 2000-2004 | Base, LSE | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Lincoln Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: F8AZ-7F293-AA
$69.62 MSRP: $110.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Range Sensor; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Manufacturer Note: Digital TRS, FROM 11/10/97
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Town Car | 1998-2011 | Cartier, Cartier L, Designer Series, Executive, Executive L, Executive Protection Series, Protection Series, Signature, Signature L, Signature Limited, Ultimate, Ultimate L | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Range Sensor Part Number: F7TZ-7F293-AA
$62.40 MSRP: $99.09
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Transmission Range Sensor; Transmiss Range Sensor; Neutral Safety Switch; Back-Up & Neutral Safety Switch; Sensor Assembly
- Replaces: F7TZ-7A247-AA
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Blackwood | 2002 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- Navigator | 1998-2002 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Lincoln Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: F7LZ-7F293-AB
$57.48 MSRP: $91.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Transmission Range Sensor; Transmiss Range Sensor; Range Sensor; Back-Up & Neutral Safety Switch; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Replaces: F7LZ-7F293-AA
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Mark LT | 2006-2008 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- Navigator | 1998-2006 | Base, Luxury, Ultimate | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Lincoln 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 Lincoln Models:
- Mark VIII | 1993-1998 | Anniversary, Base, LSC | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Range Sensor Part Number: F5VY-7F293-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Manufacturer Note: 4.6L, BEFORE 11/10/97
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Town Car | 1995-1997 | Anniversary, Base, Cartier, Cypress, Executive, Signature, Touring Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Range Sensor Part Number: JL1Z-7H557-B
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Aviator | 2020-2023 | Base, Black Label, Black Label Grand Touring, Grand Touring, Livery, Reserve | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- Navigator | 2018-2023 | Base, Black Label, L Base, L Black Label, L Livery, L Reserve, L Select, Premiere, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS

Lincoln Neutral Safety Switch

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The Lincoln Neutral Safety Switch is an installed part that is located on the transmission linkage that prevents the starter from spinning unless the gear lever is in 1 (Park) or 2 (Neutral). The cabins of modern Lincoln vehicles remain quiet courtesy of Quiet Flight tuning, which seals seams, dampens tire tread noises, and directs the undesired engine whine outside the cabin where passengers do not need to be heard; the conversation can be held in low tones. All Lincolns also come with Co-Pilot 360, which provides lane-keeping nudges to the driver, auto-high-beam dimming politely, flashy blind-spot warnings, and parking help, which slides the sedan or SUV into tight-fitting spaces with precise authority. Optional ActiveGlide allows some Lincoln models to travel hours a long way in traffic without using their hands as clear digital gauges and soft cushion seats keep exhaustion at a low level. Owners compliment the user-friendly displays, supple leather, and the tendency of the Lincoln to roll over software updates that introduce new tricks without the owner visiting the dealer, and the powerful Neutral Safety Switch operates silently in conjunction with these luxuries. It is simple to replace a Neutral Safety Switch after enjoying the benefits; begin with disconnection of the battery to prevent sparks, crawl on the Lincoln transmission case, observe the current positioning on the switches, disconnect the harness, and loosen the retaining bolts. Install the new unit in the same notches, finger-tighten bolts, connect everything, and screw everything down. Attach the battery once more, use the shifter to go through the gears, and adjust the Neutral Safety Switch until the engine starts correctly only in Park and Neutral, and the reverse lights come on precisely when they should. Then, get into the car and test it to see that everything is working perfectly.

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Neutral Safety Switch
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Q: How to Service and Repair the Neutral Safety Switch for the 4R70E/4R75E Transmission on Lincoln Town Car?
A:
The procedure for servicing the Transmission Position Switch/Sensor for 4R70E/4R75E starts with parking the vehicle on a hoist when the transmission is set to neutral. The selector lever cable and Transmission Range (TR) sensor connector should be disconnected first before removing the TR sensor bolts which allow you to extract the sensor. First install the TR sensor while maintaining a loose threading on the bolts. The manual control lever needs to be set in neutral position while using the TR Sensor Alignment Gauge to achieve precise sensor slot alignment. It is essential to attach the screws one by one starting with the opposite direction yet ending with 9 Nm (80 lb-in) final torque. Secure the sensor then position the manual control lever at (D) while connecting the selector lever cable and tighten it to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) before reconnecting the TR sensor connector.