Ford Kuga

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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle » Transmission Description (Overview)
Selector Lever Emergency Release

If release of the selector lever lock by means of the selector lever lock solenoid actuated by the TCM fails in selector lever position 'P', it is possible to perform an emergency release.

Procedure:

• Carefully slide a flat screwdriver into the slot (1).
• Turn the screwdriver (2).
• Press the screwdriver downwards to detach the gaiter frame from the trim panel (3).
• Press the gaiter frame to move the emergency release downwards and move the selector lever out of position P (4).
• Pull the gaiter upwards until the gaiter frame engages in the gaiter frame.

Adjusting the Selector Lever Cable

NOTE: Refer to the service literature for the exact procedure and specifications.

The selector lever cable is adjusted in selector lever position 'N'.

Release the lock on the transaxle-side adjusting mechanism.

The selector lever and the gearshift mechanism must be in the 'N' position. In the case of the gearshift mechanism it must be ensured that the markings on the TCM and on the gearshift mechanism are opposite each other.

Close the lock on the transaxle-side adjusting mechanism.

Components of the AW55 automatic transaxle

Transaxle cooling

External shift mechanism

Components of the electronic control

Knowing and Understanding Customer Concerns

Testing Possible Causes of Transmission Control Faults

Visual inspection

Towing the vehicle

Push-starting the Vehicle

Selector Lever Emergency Release

Transmission Fluid Level Check

Changing the Transmission Fluid

Diagnosis with IDS

Programming the 'N' position of the TR sensor

Resetting the values learned by the TCM