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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1154 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS)GENERAL PROCEDURESSELECTOR LEVER INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Selector Lever Indicator Adjustment
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Selector Lever Indicator Adjustment
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- For either automatic transmission, place the manual control lever in the (D) position.
- Place the selector lever in the 1st gear position.
- For 4R70E/4R75E transmissions, move the selector lever 2 detents to the (D) position.
- For Torqshift® transmissions, move the selector lever 3 detents to the (D) position.
- Hang a 1.3 kg (3 lb) weight on the transmission range (TR) selector lever.
- Center the pointer in the middle of the (D) position.
- Rotate the thumbwheel, located on the bottom of the steering column, to adjust the pointer.
- Remove the weight.
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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.