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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 135 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS)GENERAL PROCEDURESSELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT - 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 6R100

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R100

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R100

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Adjustment

With the vehicle in N, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Position the selector lever in D.

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Clean the cable adjuster lock.

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Open the adjuster lock.

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NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.

Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission manual lever.

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Position the manual lever in D.
1. Rotate the manual lever clockwise until it stops.
2. Rotate the manual lever counterclockwise 3 detents.
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Connect the selector lever cable to the transmission manual lever.

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Close the adjuster lock.

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Verify the vehicle starts in P and N only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in R.

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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.