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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 X, 4WD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICINGADJUSTMENTSTRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR/SWITCH4F20E (VILLAGER)
1996 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 X, 4WD, Automatic
4F20E (Villager)
1996 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 X, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION 4F20E (Villager)
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove transaxle splash shield. Disconnect shift cable from Transmission Range (TR) switch. Place manual control lever in NEUTRAL position. Loosen 3 TR switch retaining bolts.
- Install Gear Position Sensor Adjuster (T92P-70010-CH) between alignment holes in TR switch and manual control lever. See Fig 1. Tighten TR switch retaining bolts.
- Install shift cable and splash shield. Lower vehicle and ensure engine will only crank in PARK and NEUTRAL. If necessary adjust shift cable. See SHIFT CABLE/LINKAGE .
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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.