Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Marauder, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The transmission control switch (TCS):
- Is located in the shifter handle.
- The TCS is removable from the gearshift handle without disassembly of the console or shifter unit.
- Is a momentary contact switch.
- Commands the powertrain control module (PCM) to disengage or engage the overdrive function of the transmission.
- When overdrive (D) is disengaged, the message O/D OFF will illuminate on the instrument panel.