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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012E 250 V8-5.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSSENSORS AND SWITCHES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIRAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E
2012 Ford E 250 V8-5.4L
Automatic Transaxle/Transmission - 4R70E/4R75E
2012 Ford E 250 V8-5.4LSECTION Automatic Transaxle/Transmission - 4R70E/4R75E
Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor
Transmission Range (TR) Sensor
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
4. Remove the manual control lever.
1. Remove and discard the manual control lever nut.
2. Remove the manual control lever.
5. Remove the TR (Transmission Range) sensor bolts and TR (Transmission Range) sensor.
Installation
1. Loosely install the TR (Transmission Range) sensor bolts and TR (Transmission Range) sensor.
2. NOTE: The manual control lever must be in the NEUTRAL position.
Using the TR (Transmission Range) Sensor Alignment Gauge, align the TR (Transmission Range) sensor slots. The TR (Transmission Range) Sensor Alignment Gauge is designed to fit snug.
3. NOTICE: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the Transmission Range (TR) sensor to bind or become damaged.
Tighten the TR (Transmission Range) sensor bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
4. Install the manual control lever.
1. Position the manual control lever.
2. Install a new manual control lever nut.
- Tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
5. With the manual control lever in the NEUTRAL position connect the selector lever cable to the manual control lever.
6. Install the TR (Transmission Range) sensor electrical connector.
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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.