Safety Warning
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Automatic Transaxle-Transmission External Controls - Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0LSECTION Automatic Transaxle-Transmission External Controls - Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
General Procedure
1. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
2. Place the manual control lever in the DRIVE position as indicated on the transaxle case.
3. Place the manual control lever in the PARK position as indicated on the transaxle case.
4. Place the manual control lever in the DRIVE position as indicated on the transaxle case.
5. Place the selector lever in the DRIVE position.
6. Unlock the selector lever cable adjuster by sliding the locking tab over.
7. Slide the selector lever cable end forward or backward to align it with the manual control lever.
8. With the selector lever cable adjuster locking tab released, connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.
9. Slide the locking tab back to lock the selector lever cable adjuster.
10. Verify that the vehicle only starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.
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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.