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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1560 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE EXTERNAL CONTROLS (HYBRID))GENERAL PROCEDURESSELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
- Place the selector lever in the D position.
- Remove the bolts and the splash shield.
- Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
- Place the manual control lever in the D position.
- Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise to the PARK position.
- Rotate the manual control lever clockwise 3 detents to the D position.
- Unlock the adjuster by sliding the locking tab over.
- Align the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever ball stud and install it with the adjuster unlocked.
- Slide the selector lever cable adjuster tab in place to lock the selector lever cable.
- Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.
- Install the splash shield and the bolts.
NOTE:
The ignition must be in the OFF position to make sure that the Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) and the engine are OFF.
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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.