Ford Ecosport: Automatic Transmission External Controls / Description and Operation - External Controls - Overview
Overview
The transmission selector lever linkage consists of:
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a selector lever cable that connects the transmission manual control lever to the selector lever assembly.
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a brake shift interlock actuator that is integral to the selector lever assembly.
The selector lever assembly:
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locks the transmission selector lever in the P position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position
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requires the transmission selector lever to be in the P position to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
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if equipped, has a SelectShift® switch mounted to the
selector lever knob that allow the driver to manually shift the
transmission.
The steering wheel:
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if equipped, has SelectShift® paddle switches mounted to
it that allow the driver to manually shift the transmission.
System Operation
Both the 6F15 and 6F35 transmission have 5 range positions P , R , N
, D and S with a SelectShift® switch mounted on the selector lever knob
or SelectShift® paddle switches mounted on the steering wheel...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear subframe - AWD.
Refer to: Rear Subframe - AWD (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolts and the RDU front mounting brackets...
Overview
The IPC uses the following methods and functionality to alert the driver of vehicle conditions:
gauges.
informational and warning indicators.
informational and warning RTT indicators.
informational, instructional and warning messages...