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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 X, 4WD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICINGADJUSTMENTSSHIFT CABLE/LINKAGECD4E (CONTOUR & MYSTIQUE)
1996 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 X, 4WD, Automatic
CD4E (Contour & Mystique)
1996 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 X, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION CD4E (Contour & Mystique)
- Place shift control selector in DRIVE position. Verify that transaxle is in DRIVE position by viewing transmission range sensor. See Fig 1. Have assistant hold shift control selector in DRIVE position. Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove shift cable from shift arm. Depress 2 locking tab on adjustment lock cylinder and rotate lock cylinder counterclockwise. Ensure assistant is holding shift control selector in DRIVE position.
- Grasp cable in front of adjustment lock cylinder and move as necessary to align cable eye with pin on shift arm. Press shift cable onto shift arm. Rotate adjustment lock clockwise until it snap into place. Lower vehicle.
- Check for PARK engagement. Start engine and ensure that transmission shifts through all gears properly. Verify that vehicle only starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and that backup light work. If not, check transmission range sensor adjustment. See TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR/SWITCH .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.