Ford Escape: Automatic Transmission External Controls - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / Description and Operation - External Controls - Overview
Overview
The shift by wire system uses a rotary dial GSM to interface with the TCM to select gear positions.
The shift by wire system needs a 12 volt power source to move the transmission out of park.
System Operation
Component Description
GSM
When the driver needs to change gear position the driver selects P
R
N or D by rotating a GSM dial...
Other information:
If you connect a mobile device to your
vehicle, you can display data from your
device on the touchscreen for example,
music and album art. You can share your
vehicle data with mobile apps on your
device through the system.
The mobile apps function operates by your
connected device sending data to us in the
United States...
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Liftgate Release Switch
2
Passive Key
3
RTM (remote start vehicles only)
4
Keyless Entry Keypad
5
GWM
6
RGTM
7
Liftgate Latch
8
Turn Signals
9
Horn
10
IPC
11
IKT Keyfob
12
With Passive Entry
13
Door Latches
14
DDM
15
..
Categories
What Is the Master Access Code
The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time. The master access code is on the
owner’s wallet card in the glove box and
is available from an authorized dealer.
Displaying the Master Access Code
To display the factory-set code in the
information display:

Remove the rubber mat.
Insert the first programmed key in the
backup slot.
Press the push button ignition switch
once and wait a few seconds.
Press the push button ignition switch
again and remove the key.
Within 10 seconds, place a second
programmed intelligent access key in
the backup slot and press the push
button ignition switch.
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