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.
2012 Ford Taurus SEFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
- Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
- Place the selector lever in DRIVE.
- Place the manual control lever in DRIVE.
- Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until it stops.
- Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise one detent.
- Unlock the adjuster by sliding the locking tab over.
- Slide the selector lever cable end forward or backward to align it with the manual control lever.
- With the adjuster locking tab unlocked, connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.
- Slide the adjuster tab to the LOCK position.
- Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- 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.