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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 571 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS)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 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the air cleaner and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

CVT transaxle

Disconnect the selector lever cable end.

Fig 1: Locating Shift Cable End
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Place the manual control lever in the DRIVE position.

Fig 2: Placing Manual Control Lever In DRIVE Position
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Place the gear shift lever in the DRIVE position.

Fig 3: Placing Gear Shift Lever In DRIVE Position
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Slide the release tab toward the back of the cable end to unlock the adjuster.

Fig 4: Sliding Release Tab Toward Back Of Cable End To Unlock Adjuster
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Pull out on the adjuster locking tab.

Fig 5: Pulling Out On Adjuster Locking Tab
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Slide the cable end either backward or forward to align it with the manual control lever.

Fig 6: Sliding Cable End To Align It With Manual Control Lever
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With the adjuster locking tab released connect the selector lever cable end to the manual lever.

Fig 7: Locating Shift Cable End
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Push the adjuster locking tab in to lock it in place.

Fig 8: Pushing Adjuster Locking Tab To Lock In Place
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Slide the release tab back to lock the adjuster.

Fig 9: Sliding Release Tab Back To Lock Adjuster
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6-speed transaxle

Disconnect the selector lever cable end.

Fig 10: Locating Shift Cable End
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Place the manual lever in the DRIVE position.

Fig 11: Placing Manual Lever In DRIVE Position
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Place the gearshift lever in the DRIVE position.

Fig 12: Placing Gearshift Lever In DRIVE Position
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Slide the release tab toward the back of the selector lever cable end to unlock the adjuster.

Fig 13: Sliding Release Tab Toward Back Of Selector Lever Cable End To Unlock Adjuster
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Pull out on the adjuster locking tab.

Fig 14: Pulling Out On Adjuster Locking Tab
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Slide the selector lever cable end either backward or forward to align it with the manual control lever.

Fig 15: Sliding Selector Lever Cable End To Align With Manual Control Lever
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With the adjuster locking tab released, connect the selector lever cable end to the manual lever.

Fig 16: Locating Shift Cable End
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Push the adjuster locking tab in to lock it in place.

Fig 17: Pushing Adjuster Locking Tab In To Lock In Place
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Slide the release tab back to lock the adjuster.

Fig 18: Sliding Release Tab To Lock Adjuster
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All vehicles

Install the air cleaner and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION and REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.

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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.