2012 Ford Escape XLS, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

External Controls: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Automatic Transaxle/Transmission External Controls Components
G06098030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Description
1 Manual control lever
2 Adjuster locking tab (part of 7E395)
3 Selector lever cable
4 Selector lever cable bracket
5 Selector lever cable grommet (part of 7E395)
6 Selector lever assembly
7 Selector lever knob
8 Transmission Control Switch (TCS)

The transaxle external controls system consists of the following components:

  • Selector lever cable and bracket
  • Park range switch (part of the selector lever)
  • Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA)
  • Selector lever

The selector lever controls the transaxle gear selection through the selector lever cable. The cable detent and selector lever locking position is controlled by the selector lever knob.

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