Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2007)
Shifter A/T: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Manual Override Required To Get Out of 'PARK'
TSB 07-3-8
02/19/07
INTERMITTENT CONDITION - SHIFTER REQUIRES
MANUAL OVERRIDE TO GET VEHICLE OUT OF
PARK
FORD:
2006-2007 Explorer
2007 Explorer Sport Trac,
Explorer Sport Trac
MERCURY:
2006-2007 Mountaineer, Mountaineer
This article supersedes TSB 06-25-10 to update the vehicle model years.
ISSUE
Some 2006-2007 Explorer 4dr, Mountaineer and 2007 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles built on or before 1/23/2007 may exhibit an intermittent condition
where the shifter may require the use of the manual override function to get the shifter out of park. This condition may be caused by chemicals migrating
from the shifter lubricant, and being deposited on the shifter switch contacts.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
NOTE
THIS TSB SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON 2006 VEHICLES AND 2007 VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 01/23/2007. THIS TSB DOES
NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 01/23/2007.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Check the electrical system and make sure the shifter is getting power from the BOO switch (actuate brake to confirm switch signal is getting to
the shifter assembly).
2.
Confirm the wiring in the shifter is ok (connections are made, no cut wires).
3.
If there are no issues with wiring or other electrical components, follow Workshop Manual, Section 307-05, Removal and Installation of the
Transmission Selector Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment procedures to replace the Transmission Selector.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT:
Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
070308A
2006-2007
1.0 Hr.
Explorer/Mountaineer, 2007
Explorer Sport Trac
5R555/6R60 Transmission:
Replace The Transmission
