Ford Trans Range Sensor Install Without Special Tools
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In this video I show just how easy it is to install a Ford Trans Range Sensor and Align it right without any special tools.
Doing a replacement on my Mercury Sable today. The information you stress about getting it in neutral before removing the old one is very important. Thank you
I replaced this part on my '98 E350 using this guide. Thank you! I had to destroy the old part to get it off of the transmission. There was so much corrosion on the shaft. I cleaned it up and the new one went right on.
Yeah that's what usually happens on these
@@FordTechMakulocowill this cause a no start condition on a 2010 Ford escape ?? I’m not getting the ground ( pin 7 )from PCM to starter relay. I see on the ignition diagram the pcm gets a signal from the TRS , should I be seeing 12v on this wire ?
@@FordTechMakulocodidn’t know how else to message you hope this works. My 2006 5.4L F150 has recently failed going to reverse from neutral. It shifts from park to reverse just fine. Your videos have helped me out for many years on many projects on this truck. I’m thinking it’s a sensor issue maybe ? It got a new transmission in 2018 and has barely been driven since ( less than 1000 miles surely) I followed your videos and redid the timing chain and phasers , etc. many years ago. And now the truck runs better than when I got it. Thank you. Once again , neutral to reverse does not work, but park to reverse does. Thanks for the direction.
For anyone about to do this the big one is 15 mm in a smaller one is 8 mm. If you have four-wheel-drive you will need wrenches because sockets won't fit with the front drive shaft.
If your shifter seems hard to shift replace this. Mine was stiff for the first four months I owned it and then I lost backup camera and reverse lights. I replace this and now it shifts easily.
Be sure to spray WD-40 on the big nut before you even attempt this. Also need WD-40 on the shaft so that the sensor will slide off. I ended up having to break mine and using channel locks to get the plastic insert off the shaft
Good comment. Thank you for the specs, about to do mine. I estimate it will take 15 minutes. I'll check in tomorrow when I'm half done.
You´re still the Guy amigo, Thanks a Lot...
Thanks! I was just reading the FSM and it said "use the special tool" -- glad it isn't really needed.
Don’t forget to block the wheels from rolling while in neutral!!!!
Is a trans range sensor same as neutral safety switch?
Yes
Good question- yes it is
Researched. It 100% is the same thing, just a different name.
Sometimes, it's even called the transaxle range sensor, at least it is in my Haynes repair manual for my 2004 Ford focus
This damned switch went bad and actually kept me from being able to shift my 03' F250 into park. They can jam up sometimes internally.
Hey Brian- Can this faulty part cause a P1780 "Trans control switch circuit out of self-test range". '02 Escape/Tribute symptoms are only at highway speeds up a slight grade or trying to pass a truck. It doesn't seem to be in the right gear and there's little power in that situation. It operates normally with full power and no slippage in any other situation. OD light button works fine. If it matters, I recently replaced water pump and thermostat due to overheating. Thanks for any ideas.
had the same problem with very hard shifting into second out of adjustment.
I have a 2008 Ranger..& while driving it shifts hard from 1st to 2nd most times..also i often have to start the vehicle in neutral...lastly i also have to use the parking brake on flat ground because the park doesn't always hold..i used my scanner & got the p1705 code saying cannot sense the transmission range park/neutral circuit in self test...
I'm just wondering if you had all.those symptoms..ty
Quick question I have a 2006 ford 500 and was wondering where is the range switch located for it I have a P0701 code and already changed the throttle body.
Is it the oil that rots them. I have a 99 f250 superduty i replaced the flygear. Put it back together and noticed the plug the the sensor all the wires were ate away and oil soaked. Truck wont shift in the drive part of the range. 1 and second gear dont slip at all and i replaced plug. Im hoping it could be the range control itself. Let me know about this please??
My 2005 f-150 king ranch will not go into overdrive unless I shift into 2nd and not all the way. it almost seems like its a mechanical shifter problem. once it does that it works great. my reverse lights also don't work if I am in drive and go reverse. unless I put it in park but once again I can not put it all the way in park.. it's almost like something is loose or worn out in my shifter
fixed my problem there was a bushing missing in the trans cable there was slop there and thats why it was not going into od unless you played with the shifter. it was plastic connector 15 dollar fix from orileys and my reverse light working was replacing the part you replaced above. thanks! hope this helps others.
I have an 05 escape P0707 code came. I went to the garage twice. they say they have replaced it twice but shortly after leaving the engine light came back on.. what are the possibilities?
can this be the problem if your car wont start?
My 98 crown vic just started doing that...dead! Changed battery, battery cables(negative was showing 10-29 ...supposed to be .4 at most! Changed starter, all grounds. Nothing except now we at least had a click at relay box. Checked relays..nothing! So now next step is this transmission range sensor/neutral safety piece. Someone thank ggodness mentioned chocks behind tires cause it would roll, Curious if your car started...
Excellent videos. I have a 2005 Ford Excursion with the 5r110w Transmission. The sensor is inside the pan. How difficult to replace? I understand there is a roll pin tool required???
They arenet so bad but the roll pin is the hardest parts. A normal spiral flute extractor works it has to be very small though.
After installing a new range sensor it’s still having the same issues. What else could be wrong?
Search throttle position sensor TPS sensor, located by throttle body. Or VSS located in top differential rear of truck. And range sensor.
Im replacing all 3 this weekend to eliminate hard shifting in all gears. (Could be selinoid pack in trans as last resort)
Great video. Thank you.
Question: if you know the seal part number. I have gearbox wet of oil under this switch and none can help with seal p/n!?
I turn the key, I get nothing. Checked the relay, good. Replaced the safety switch. Tightened the shifter screws under the dash. Still nothing. Jumped the relay and the starter turns no problem. However installing the new safety switch, the lines didn't quite line up. Even when turning the safety switch as far as it could go. 🤷♂️
Hi Robert did you figure it out? 🤠
@@randallthomas4211 no I didn't. I ran wires to the relay and put in a push button. Turn the key and push the button vroom🤷♂️
@@robertj804 oh okay that's a great idea thanks Robert🙂
I have 2001 F250 that keeps showing P0705 and flashing Overdrive on dash have replaced Transmission Range Sensor 3 times and code is still there. Replaced Wire Harness at Sensor and code is still there, how do I find the harness on the engine side? And wiring Diagram. Love your videos helped me a lot with my old Expedition.
when put on Reverse and D... car turns off. Is this the reason why ? have a brand new alternator and new battery.. everything is perfect til this occurred. Haven't used it until I am certain
I have a 1996 Crown Victoria that shifts fine into park, neutral, reverse, all that... It won't come out of 1st in drive, but it will go into second if you manually select it. Might this be my issue? Great video.
+OsakaBancho So it goes into D just fine but sits at there and doesn't shift into 2nd
+FordTechMakuloco Yes.
I got p0708 on 03 explorer and it won't start, it did start once and the od off light was flashing also. Is this the problem?
ok, I just wasn't sure. ranger, explorer, f150, etc... have the harness facing right.
Where is that located on 2010 f150?
Can I just put the truck in neutral at the shifter? If not are you pushing the lever towards the front or back of the truck
Hello! Thanks for all the help you’ve given me with my truck so far, haha. I have an 05 F150 4.6L with a reman trans installed at ford dealership (warranty went out 2 months before this happened and they said “good luck” when I called about it) that wont go into OD. First occurred going down highway at 70mph, truck neutrals out. 1st, 2nd, and reverse all work great. Just neutrals out around 40 mph now instead of shifting. I pulled the valve body per your video on the broken snap ring for the od servo. Everything looked good inside, nothing broken or any valves stuck. I have no codes or have had any flashing lights. Could that be this switch if everything except OD works fine? There’s been a few times where it will crank but wont start unless its in neutral. Thanks for the years of help!
Would this part,if bad, cause intermittent late shift and slip gear when accelerating?
i just changed mine and its like what you mentioned. i think mine is not aligned correctly!
Do you have a video on a transmission range sensor that's installed on the inside. I have a 2016 f150 with codes p0706 and p0707.
I got the same truck and same issue after a cold spell. Did you ever find a video?
@aaronleonard7111 only solution was to get my PCM reprogrammed unfortunately, ford was the only place that can do it.
@@BR-rt7kj dang. Thanks for the heads up man. I'm gonna order the lead frame and replace it and go from there.
05 Crown Victoria having trans problem will up shift and drive fine but when I’m slowing down/downshifting and I get to 20mph-15mph and then want to speed back but my RPM shoot up and then hard shift. It will only do that at 15-20 when I’m still rolling and wanting to speed up has a new MAF and TPS clear codes and reset computers still have same problem
I have 91 bronco 5.0 I changed the sensor but line is slightly off. My Vss was bad because speedometer didn't work until I changed it and now my trans shifts but it seems like from 2 straight over drive Not hard but late the fluid isn't burnt and is full also the engine revs high when trying take off but there's not power like it should be , I have small ditch in yard that car could make it over and truck can't even go over it since engine revs so high idk .
Line them up with what thanks for pointing out what you were lining them up with. I guess I will get that information from another video
I have a 2013 Ford Escape that won't turn on. Diagnostic test said it was the Transmission Range Sensor. Do you know where it is located on a 2013 Ford Escape? We have looked everywhere!
It is inside the trans above the valve body.
Could this be the cause of my 08 f150 problems? It won’t shift out of first when i go 20 an it should shift its like it goes into neutral. Won’t go out of second. But when I manually start in 1st a shift to second it will what’s your thoughts?
Great video is the same procedure for my 99 f350 powerstroke, thanks
4 years later "yep"
You make it sound cool and easy,,, i can do that now!
My 03 explorer 4.0 OD Off blink. Could this be a result of a faulty range sensor? Also, the needle on the dash cluster doesn't go to park, when it's in park. The trans shifts smooth as silk.
All that indicates is there is a trans fault detected so there are codes stored.
Do you happen to have a video of a 2010 escape? Mine won’t start and I’m getting a p0706 and p0708
My 05 Mercury Mountaineer just quit starting out the blue no crank no start at the transmission shop of all places to could you believe it
Hi my friend, where are the tinny notches located at, I saw the video many times trying to see the marks, thank you and cheers from ontario ca
I think your focusing on the notches the line is south of the notches it will look like a sewing needle 😛 🍻 🖖
Dealers service dept said that replacing this part will fix the problem with the backup lights not always turning on. I have hold the shift stick closer to the park position before the lights turn on. Does that seem right? A search on google comes back with a "backup light switch" as the problem and the picture of that switch for a 96 ford explorer looks nothing like the range sensor.
My 2000 expedition 5.4 has the overdrive light blinking ,and reverse, my question is does the same relay affect both things
I did a PMI PCM replacement on a 2018 Full size transit cargo, performed parameter reset after programming completed all using IDS with VCM2. When finished no illuminated prindle, no start, with range sensor codes. Reinstalled old pcm prindle returned and restarted. this was a new PCM from Ford. Bad PCM or did I miss something?
My ford escord doesnt have these lines. theres a thicvk plastic line that was molded from the factory but no skinny lines.
Thanks learn some thing new every day 👍
I was getting fault codes for this and my transmission would come out of OD. It would downshift to 3rd gear and go back to 4th and would keep doing this. Had it replaced and it kept doing it when it got hot. It was a Dorman part. Took it back and they replaced it with an OEM part. Worked for a week and started doing it again. Would this happen because it's not lined up or another issue? This is on a 2008 F150. I'm hoping to check the alignment later today.
I have a 2008 Ranger..& while driving it shifts hard from 1st to 2nd most times..also i often have to start the vehicle in neutral...lastly i also have to use the parking brake on flat ground because the park doesn't always hold..i used my scanner & got the p1705 code saying cannot sense the transmission range park/neutral circuit in self test...
I'm just wondering if all.those symptoms apply to this part & or not an issue with linkage coming from somewhere in the steering column ...thank you
I have a 95 Ranger and have some of the same symptoms. Mine revs up and shifts hard going into 3rd. At times, have to put in neutral to start too. FYI, If crank no start, swap fuel pump relay with another one and see if it starts
I have an 08 ranger 4x4, just put a nother transmission in it. New filter/fluid, when it shifts into overdrift it will act as if it was put into neutral until i move shifter up or down a gear. Getting the code for this TRS, would it cause that problem though?
Thanks ..Made this job go really easy!
does this effect how the transmission shifts? or is it just for the neutral safety and backup lamps? I have mine hanging in the N position and trying to troubleshoot a late shift and unexpected downshift on 98 expedition
It has to do with the vehicle only starting in park or neutral as long as the switch is good, bad switch no start in park or neutral.
2010 Ford Flex. Struggling to go up hill and general drivability is garbage. Do I have to drop the transmission to change this?
Could driving around with a faulty TRS blow the transmission? I let it got for a while. But now i'm getting shuttering,whining sound and slipping in first and reverse.
ravenouslove1 It can in some instances yes due to line pressure being different.
I'm unable to remove the original range sensor from the trans. Is there a trick to it? I removed the two bolts but it will only spin on the nub it attaches to. I've tried prying it but it will not budge off! 1999 Expedition 5.4 4x4. Silicone spray has no effect.....
is that Ford Diesel? i have an 05 Excursion 6.0 diesel with bad trans range sensor
This 2005 Ford Focus sensor does not have the alignment marks on it. Guess I will have to mark the old one before taking it off and put new one on in same place
Hi Brian -
You always put out very good tips and videos for all of us you tube people -
Watching this video of the Trans Range Sensor will this be the causet on my 2003 Windstar as the O/D light flashes and will not go in any gear ? I hope you will help me with my problem .
Thank You
Andy
Andrew Misito No it should go into gear still what is common on these is for the pump shaft splines to wear out I have a newer video on how to test it.
+FordTechMakuloco Where can I find the new video to test for the pump shaft splines?
FordTechMakuloco
@@FordTechMakuloco hi Brian! Where is the trans range sensor on a 2010 ford escape limited? Thanks
A lot of people are claiming this is fixing the "shutter/jerking/slipping" on the 2009 Flex. My Flex was an early production model and apparently the resistance check pin-to-pin is not listed in the troubleshooting manual. Do you know the location on the 2009 Flex?
I love this guy
I got Ford Explorer Sports Trac 2002, mechanic adjusted this switch, and now I have now reverse power and poor acceleration after making it to start... does this switch cause the problems? Thanks idol
will it damage if it gets oil on the connector
I just replaced mine thanks to this video. However after cleaeing thr code after the install, the O/D light starts flashing (again) and the engine light comes back on with the same code as before. What else could be the problem? I watched your other video abiut the shift tube bushings. Could that somehow also trip this code? Or should I be looking for something else? I'm stumped.
My 07 expedition drove fine, then suddenly pulled up out from a traffic light made it a few hundred feet ..no forward gears, coasted to the side of the road into the grass...learned my reverse doesn't work either, no slipping no shuttering.. nothing just smooth as butter then it just quit... Bad sensor most likely?? One transmission shop told me they 6spd isn't known to fail..I'm so lost with this big money pit
What ended up being the problem? I have the same problem on a 2002 Taurus. Was it the neutral safety switch?
I have a 1997 ford Taurus GL. When in park or Nutral my windows will roll up/down, wipers work, and can hear radio. when in drive or reverse they don't work would this cause the problem?
Hi, is it the same method can be usable on Mustang 2011 with 6R80 transmission?
I just had the 5R55S out of my 2002 explorer to replace the rear crank seal and now the tranny wont shift into third from drive. It behaves as if it is still in drive and even shifts thru the gears when starting out from a dead stop with the shifter in third. Could this be the culprit as the trans was recently fully rebuilt and all of the solenoids passed the ohm test with flying colors? The shift lever was also rather stiff after the install but has loosened up since.
My truck will not shift into 3rd gear and reverse. Could this be the problem
need help fuses 20 and 21 no power ,no radio everything else are good truck is drivable what could be the possible solution please help thank you
Can you tell me where the Neutral Safety switch (Range Sensor) is on a 2015 F150 XLT with 5.0 liter? A mechanic said it was internal to the transmission?
i got this code p0708 and i put the new one on but i still have no shift indicator lights it will start and drive but i got the witch and only one gear. the wiring looks good and plug too. could it still be a little off from the mark.
I installed the new genuine sensor but still have the problem. Scanning tools says code P1702. What else I can do? When I drive my car for 10 min the ABS light up and ask for service! Please help me to fix this code P1702 reverse circuit voltages
I need help I'm buying a 2002 ford escape the 4 wheel drive dont work the guy said it's a sensor any advice please
Is this same as the 2007 ford edge. If I put my vehicle in park the reverse lights remain on. Or is my issue here with the shifter as to why this is occurring? I have to keep it in neutral with the emergency brake on. And it wont start in park. Only when I have the shifter lever set to neutral position.
no the 6F50 is totally different.
Trying to do this on a 2006 f-150 is there a step by step vid?
I might have to replace one on my 08 f250
I know this an old video for you but it really helped me. I have an 03 Explorer that blew the cassettes I could not pull the engine so I had to drop the tranny. After that it would not shift… replaced the solenoid per your vid. Still not shifting and no reverse but it did work before I dropped the tranny. Then I found this video problem almost solved. I had the alignment on it all set problem is I have to put pressure on the shift pushing it towards Neutral and then it shifts? So do I load the lever before I put the plastic retaining clip on or what did I do wrong? Thx if you have time!
Hey did you ever find out what happened?
How do I remove the washer if they are in the wrong place
Would this problem also be blowing out fuse 23 on the outside box? Been on so many forums with this issue. Another mention it could be TRS sensor
On an 08 Mustang GT, is the neutral safety switch the same thing as the TRS? I'm reading that the TRS could be separate and inside the tranny? My Mustang is throwing a P0705 code. It drives fine but I am worried that there might be another part inside the tranny. I have a Motorcraft SW6253 neutral safety switch on the way. Thanks for the perfect, precise videos.
RafananClan they are the same part...code P0705 is for the TRS indicating failure/faulty part. I've changed two of these on my 99 Cougar now and got different names for it at two different part shops. :) Easy as pie to do, will take 20 minutes max! Just make sure to park the car in neutral with emergency brake on, and align it like the video shows.
Ok everytime my truck (2000 ford explorer) is put in drive it shuts off..is this range sensor bad??...I've been doing a lot of research on this problem...please help
Trent King Do the truck run fine otherwise and shut off when you put it into drive like someone turned the ignition off or does the engine run poorly and the extra load on the engine kill it?
FordTechMakuloco It Shuts Off.
That's fine for getting the new one on how do you get the old one off
Never mind you just pry like hell and it come off thank you
I have a 1999 ford f150 4.6 v8 and I can't go over 45mph because the rpms goes to 2500 and it doesn't change gears. I don't feel it slipping or anything from the transmission it feels like there is no power. Can someone please help me. Ty
+jmacho Pull the front o2 sensors and go for a drive, if it is ok now or much improve your cats are plugged.
Good alignment tip.... if the wd40 fails to unfreeze it it's on to torching the shit out of the nylon bushing, should melt and I can just pull it off.😲
Did that particular model have it upside down compared to others or did you just bolt it on like that too make it easier for viewing
+Devon Peeples This was a mustang transmission and this is how they are mounted facing front.
I was driving down the highway 65 mph in my 2003 ford escape after replacing my waterpump, thermostat & radiator and my truck just stop pulling...it goes into all gears but will not move...Any suggestions???
Danzera Walton same here
What was the problem? Same here on 2002 Taurus. First I had a P0705 trouble code, then it slipped from Overdrive to Drive by itself, and then later that day all forward and reverse gears completely stopped working. Is it the neutral safety switch?
Thank you
hi.I have a 2005 ford f150 lariat and only when active 4x4 overdrive light is flashing.the transmission malfunction...code P0705....the range sensor is bad??thanks! !
+Jose Martinez Yes but first check the connector for water intrusion and corrosion. Also check the trans harness going up to the engine for chafes.
+FordTechMakuloco I will follow in his footsteps !.thank you very much friend!
I just replaced a broken shift cable on my 2007 f150 and it wont start until I place it in neutral. Could sensor be bad in this range or position control sensor?
Same problem here
Can a bad TRS take out the PCM?
can you post a video on how to replace this sensor on a 02 f150 lariat
juan romero Two bolts and they slide off just like this one. If it is rusty you may need to pry the sensor off the manual shaft.
@@FordTechMakuloco Thanks. I was looking at taking mine off my 94 Lightning. Just thought I was going to break it by pulling to now I know I can pull. Just carefully.
Can you replace this even if u have your car on jack stands??
You man, my how many pins does a 2003 Ford mustang have? It says 9 on the wire connector and 11 on the range sensor, would it work like that?
I have a 95 GT mustang and it's having a transmission problem. I'm thinking it's a TR sensor others think it's transmission slipping. it has 97k miles, AODE A/T. when it shifts it Revs high before going into gear mostly in O/D or if I turn O/D off 3rd gear.
which reason was it?
@@michaelvinson-uz2ze It was the safety neutral switch on the transmission. Put a new one on and problem went away.
Not every day, not every week, but as of a month or two ago the yellow exclaimation point inside a gear light is coming on dashboard. Did the tran-scan it showed electrical problem and TR is showing. Im thinking of just changing TR in 03 Taurus than to spend the money at electric shop for a diagnosis. Save alot of money
My looks like its rusted on... Any tips on taking it out?
I have a 05 Ford king ranch I fail to make complete stop when I put it on reverse something pop now it doesn't get reverse does any body know what broke thanks
Do you have to make sure your shift lever is reading neutral also probably not
You install and align it as shown, no there steps needed.
@@FordTechMakuloco thank you for all your help you are the best and quite famous too
where is that trans range sensor location, I know at the transmission but where on the transmission
driver side. (2 years later, legend has it youre still looking for it to this day... XD
@@MakeAmericaPlumpAgain you’ve got to be kidding me I went through this whole process of driving to autozone to buy a lug wrench to take off my tire for ease of access on the passenger side, only to find out it’s on the drivers side. I can’t find ANYTHING on the internet that shows where mine would be. Absolutely nothing on the internet told me where exactly it is located. Today I was convinced I need to take apart the transmission or driveshaft to get to the sensor and was prepared to have a auto shop do it for me. You my friend have saved me $300 thank you two years later
Would this cause a hard shift?
Mike, I have a 97 mark viii that will not shift into overdrive. Tried to turn it off using the button...nothing. Any help?
Who is Mike?
So I think this just went in my 01expedition. Overdrive light blinking on and off, won't accelerate but it got me home very slowly (thankfully) is this the real issue? Got a code P0707. Help! I love my expedition
I have a 99 Ford Contour V6 24V. The TR Sensor is the same as the Neutral Safety Switch correct? Also, the replacement part I bought has D and the fine line instead of N. Does that mean I should put it into Drive instead of neutral?
Yes the neutral safety switch is built into the trans reange sensor.
@@FordTechMakuloco Thank you, what about the D?
I don't know what brand you bought and their instructions but all Ford units the fine lines are aligned in Neutral.
@@FordTechMakuloco It is a Wells F483 Neutral Safety Switch. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026N8X7Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I don't know why it has a D on it but align the fine lines, make sure trans is in N and slide it onto the manual shaft. The bolt holes should be lines up with the sensor.