Visual Inspection

Visual Inspection

This inspection will identify modifications or additions to the vehicle operating system that may affect diagnosis. Inspect the vehicle for non-Ford factory add-on devices such as:

- Electronic add-on items:
- A/C
- generator (alternator)
- engine turbo
- cellular telephone
- cruise control
- CB radio
- linear booster
- backup alarm signal
- computer

- Vehicle modification:

These items, if not installed correctly, will affect the Transmission Control Module (TCM) or transaxle function. Pay particular attention to add-on wiring splices in the TCM harness or transaxle wiring harness, abnormal tire size or axle ratio changes.

- Leaks; refer to Leakage Inspection Leakage Inspection.
- Correct selector lever linkage adjustments; refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle. Adjustments


Selector Lever Linkage Check

Check selector lever linkage adjustment by matching the detents in the selector lever with those in the transaxle. If they match, the error is in the indicator. Do not adjust the selector lever linkage.

Hydraulic leakage at the manual control valve can cause delay in engagements and slipping while operating if the selector lever linkage is not correctly adjusted; refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle. Adjustments

Check TSBs

Refer to all TSBs which pertain to the transaxle concern and follow the procedure as outlined.


Carry Out On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) (Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO), Key ON Engine Running (KOER))

After a road test, with the vehicle warm and before disconnecting any connectors, carry out the Quick Test using diagnostic tool. Refer to Computers and Control Systems Information for diagnosis and testing of the PCM.