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Transmission Range (TR) Sensor
2012 Ford E 150 V8-5.4LSECTION Transmission Range (TR) Sensor
Transmission Range (TR) Sensor
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever and position it aside.
3. Remove the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter Automatic Transaxle/Transmission - TorqShift(R).
4. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor connector.
5. NOTE: The pin should be driven up through the manual control lever.
Remove and discard the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
6. Using the Roll Pin Set, remove the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
7. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the manual control lever bore.
Remove the manual control lever shaft assembly.
8. Remove the TR (Transmission Range) sensor and detent lever assembly.
1. Disconnect the park rod from the detent lever assembly.
2. Remove the TR (Transmission Range) sensor and detent lever assembly.
3. Remove the bolts.
Installation
1. Install the TR (Transmission Range) sensor and detent lever assembly.
1. Connect the park rod to the detent lever assembly.
2. Install the TR (Transmission Range) sensor and the detent lever assembly.
3. Loosely install the bolts.
2. Install the manual control lever shaft.
3. NOTE: Leave a small portion of the pin exposed.
Install the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin into the case.
4. NOTE: When the retaining pin is installed correctly, 2 mm (0.08 in) of the pin will be exposed.
Install a new manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
5. Tighten the TR (Transmission Range) sensor bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
6. Connect the TR (Transmission Range) sensor connector.
7. Install the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter Automatic Transaxle/Transmission - TorqShift(R).
8. Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.
9. Adjust the selector lever cable. Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.