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.
2016 Ford Explorer PlatinumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Automatic Transmission External Controls
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- External Controls
- Inspection and Verification
- DTC Chart - BCM
- DTC Chart - PCM
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- External Controls
- General Procedures
- Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Manual Override - Vehicles With: Floor Shift
- Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Manual Override - Vehicles With: Column Shift
- Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F50/6F55, Vehicles With: Column Shift
- Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35
- Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F50/6F55, Vehicles With: Floor Shift
- Removal And Installation
- Brake Shift Interlock Actuator - Vehicles With: Column Shift
- Brake Shift Interlock Actuator - Vehicles With: Floor Shift
- Downshift Paddle Switch
- Park Detect Switch - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
- Park Detect Switch - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start
- Selector Lever Assembly - Vehicles With: Column Shift
- Selector Lever Boot
- Selector Lever Cable - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35
- Selector Lever Knob
- Selector Lever Mechanism
- Upshift Paddle Switch
- Selector Lever Assembly - Vehicles With: Floor Shift
- Selector Lever Cable - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F50/6F55, Vehicles With: Column Shift
- Selector Lever Cable - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F50/6F55, Vehicles With: Floor Shift
- Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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