Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection and Verification
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
for Important Safety Warnings.
- Verify the customer concern by operating the transmission external control.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage, incorrect component installation and component misalignment. Verify that all circuit-related systems are functioning correctly. Refer to the following chart.DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART
Five Digit DTC Component Description Condition Symptom Action B1485 LCM, wiring LCM concerns, shorted circuit LCM system has a malfunction which may cause a brake shift interlock concern. Brake shift interlock not locking GO to PINPOINT TEST A for column shift or GO to PINPOINT TEST E for floor shift. VISUAL INSPECTION CHARTMechanical Electrical - Damaged shift lock actuator
- Damaged brake pedal position (BPP) switch
- Damaged steering column
- Damaged transmission control (TC) switch
- Damaged instrument cluster
- Damaged selector lever cable and bracket
- Failed fuse(s):
- F5 (10A)
- F14 (10A)
- F26 (10A)
- Damaged wiring harness
- Loose or corroded connections
- If the fault is not visually evident, GO to SYMPTOM CHART - COLUMN SHIFT or GO to SYMPTOM CHART - FLOOR SHIFT .
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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.