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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1417 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSEXTERNAL CONTROLSSYMPTOM CHART - COLUMN SHIFT

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD

Symptom Chart - Column Shift

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Symptom Chart - Column Shift

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The brake shift interlock system does not release/lock correctly	Circuitry Fuse(s): 14 (20A) 28 (7.5A) Brake shift interlock actuator (BSIA) Brake pedal position (BPP) switch Lighting control module (LCM) ABS module PCM	Go to Pinpoint Test A .
The selector lever is out of correct gear relationship	Selector lever component(s) Internal transmission component(s)	Go to Pinpoint Test B .
The selector lever indicator does not correspond to the gear	Selector lever indicator adjustment	CHECK that the selector lever indicator adjustment is correct. REFER to Selector Lever Indicator Adjustment . ADJUST the selector lever indicator if necessary. TEST the system for normal operation. If the condition persists, go to Pinpoint Test B .
The selector lever is binding	Selector lever component(s) Internal transmission component(s)	Go to Pinpoint Test C .
The selector lever will not shift from range	Shift control component(s) Internal transmission component(s)	Go to Pinpoint Test C .
The selector lever indicator does not illuminate	Instrument cluster (IC)	REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER & PANEL ILLUMINATION article.
The transmission control (TC) switch does not operate correctly	TC switch not cycled during self-test Fuse 26 (10A) TC switch Circuitry PCM IC	Go to Pinpoint Test D .
The transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) does not illuminate	Circuitry IC PCM	REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), MESSAGE CENTER, & WARNING CHIMES article.
The TCIL is illuminated continuously	Circuitry IC PCM	REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), MESSAGE CENTER, & WARNING CHIMES article.
Water enters inside the vehicle	Selector lever cable rubber grommet	SECURE the grommet to the bulkhead.
	Torn selector lever cable rubber grommet	INSTALL a new selector lever cable and bracket. REFER to Selector Lever Cable and Bracket - Column Shift .

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• 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.