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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FUSION AWD V6-3.0L FLEX FUELREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINCONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLETRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Fusion AWD V6-3.0L Flex Fuel
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Fusion AWD V6-3.0L Flex FuelSECTION Service and Repair
Transmission Range (TR) Sensor
Removal
1. Remove the 7 screws and the underbody cover.
2. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
3. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the nut and the manual lever.
5. Remove the 2 bolts, slide the TR (Transmission Range) sensor off of the manual shaft and remove the TR (Transmission Range) sensor.
Installation
1. Position TR (Transmission Range) sensor on the manual shaft, align the 2 TR (Transmission Range) sensor bolt holes and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
2. Install the manual control lever and the nut.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
3. Connect the TR (Transmission Range) sensor electrical connector.
4. Adjust the selector lever cable. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle. Connect the selector lever cable end.
5. Install the underbody cover and 7 screws.
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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.