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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 805 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS - F250-F550)GENERAL PROCEDURESSELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
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- Place the selector lever in the Overdrive (Circle D) position.
- Position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Disconnect the transmission selector lever cable from the manual lever.
- Unlock the lock tab on the transmission selector lever cable.
- Place the manual control lever in the Overdrive (Circle D) position.
- Place the manual control lever in the 1ST gear position.
- Move the manual control lever 3 detents to the (D) position.
- Connect the transmission selector lever cable to the manual lever.
- Lock the transmission selector lever cable lock tab.
- Carefully move the selector lever from detent to detent and compare with transmission settings. Verify that the vehicle will start in PARK or NEUTRAL and backup lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If not, Steps 1-5 must be repeated and include digital TR or TR position sensor adjustment in NEUTRAL. Readjust if necessary.
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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.