Ford Escape: Automatic Transmission External Controls - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / General Procedures - Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Manual Override
Activation
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The HF45 transmission does not have an external mechanical lever to override P . To shift the transmission out of P
the vehicle needs a 12 volt power source. If the battery voltage is
not sufficient, an external 12 volt power source will be required to
shift the transmission out of P . Once their is a sufficient power supply, enter the stay in N mode.
All vehicles
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Switch your vehicle on.
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Press the brake pedal and press the accelerator
pedal all the way down at the same time. While pressing the brake and
accelerator pedal, rotate the transmission selector to N .
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Press the L button in the
middle of the transmission selector to enter Stay in Neutral mode. A
message appears in the display screen confirming your vehicle is in Stay
in Neutral mode. The N indicator light
on the transmission selector also flashes. To exit Stay in Neutral mode,
place your foot on the brake pedal and rotate the transmission selector
to P .
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If the vehicle will not move out of P .
Refer to: External Controls (307-05B Automatic Transmission External
Controls - Automatic Transmission – HF45, Diagnosis and Testing).
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Release the clips and position aside the floor console upper trim panel...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).
Release the fuel system pressure...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
205-832Remover, HalfshaftTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
Removal
NOTICE:
Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by only the inner or
outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint...