Symptom Table

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lincoln Navigator and 2006 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM TABLE

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly	Circuitry Fuse(s): F1.5 (7.5A) F1.27 (5A) Shift lock actuator Brake pedal position (BPP) switch	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The shift control is out of correct gear relationship	Transmission shift cable and bracket Selector lever indicator Shift control linkage	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
Transmission range (TR) indicator does not correspond to the gear	Transmission shift cable bracket	TIGHTEN bolts holding the transmission shift cable bracket.
	Transmission control indicator linkage	ADJUST PRNDL at steering housing. REFER to Selector Lever Indicator Adjustment .
	Transmission shift cable loose in the transmission retainer bracket	VERIFY cable is fully seated in the transmission bracket.
	Shift linkage	VERIFY transmission shift cable adjustment. REFER to CABLE AND BRACKET ADJUSTMENT - COLUMN SHIFT . ADJUST transmission shift cable if necessary. VERIFY digital transmission range (TR) sensor or transmission range (TR) sensor for correct adjustment. REFER to TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
	Clip securing the transmission shift cable to the steering column bracket	INSTALL clip correctly.
Transmission range indicator lamp does not illuminate	Bulb Circuitry	REFER to PINPOINT TEST B: THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION IS INOPERATIVE .
The transmission control (TC) switch is inoperative	Fuse: F1.5 (7.5A) F1.27 (5A) TC switch TC switch not cycled during self-test Powertrain control module (PCM) Circuitry	GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
The transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) is not operating correctly	Bulb Instrument cluster Powertrain control module (PCM)	REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Rattle, buzz or other noise	Selector lever knob	INSTALL a new selector lever knob.
	Shift control selector lever	TIGHTEN housing bolts.
	Shift interlock spring	ATTACH shift interlock spring correctly.
Water enters inside the vehicle	Cable assembly grommet	SECURE grommet to floor panel.
Water enters inside the vehicle	Torn cable assembly grommet	INSTALL a new transmission shift cable.
Excessive shift effort	Transmission shift cable	INSTALL a new transmission shift cable.
Excessive shift effort	Cable bracket	ADJUST cable. TIGHTEN cable bracket screws.
Transmission range selector lever will not shift	Transmission shift cable	REINSTALL transmission shift cable.
	Column bracket clip	INSTALL a new bracket clip.
	Broken transmission shift cable	INSTALL a new transmission shift cable.