307-05B Automatic Transmission External Controls - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35 2013 - 2014 MKZ
General Procedures Procedure revision date: 10/11/2012

Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

  1. Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
    1. Apply the parking brake.
  1. Using the diagnostic scan tool select the cable adjustment mode.
  1. NOTE: The GSM will alternate flashing D or N and S simultaneously.

    1. Press the D on the GSM .
  1. NOTE: Verify D is illuminated on the IPC .

    1. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until it stops.
    1. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise 1 detent.
    1. Move the slide to the left.
    1. While holding the slide, position the adjuster lock upward.
  1. Press the P on the GSM .
  1. Clear the DTCs.
  1. Shift the transmission through the ranges starting in P , then R , then N , then D , then N , then R and then back to P .
  1. Check for DTCs.
  1. Disconnect the scan tool.
  1. Verify that the vehicle starts in P and N only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in R .
    1. Release the parking brake.