Ford Explorer: Automatic Transmission / Automatic Return to Park
Note: This feature does not operate when your vehicle is in Stay in Neutral
mode or neutral tow.
The transmission returns to park (P) if any of the following occur:
- You switch the ignition off.
- Your seatbelt is not fastened and you open the driver door.
- The driver door is open and you unfasten your seatbelt.
If you switch the ignition off when your vehicle is moving, your vehicle shifts
into neutral (N) until it slows down enough to shift into park (P).
Note: This feature may not work properly if the door ajar switch is malfunctioning.
If your door ajar indicator does not illuminate when you open the driver door or
the indicator illuminates with the driver door closed, or Transmission not in Park
cluster message still displays when the shifter has already selected (R), (N), or
(D) and driver door remains closed see your authorized dealer.
Your vehicle has an electronic transmission shifter. The transmission selector
is on the center console.
P - Park.
R - Reverse.
N - Neutral.
D - Drive...
Note: Stay in neutral mode is a temporary vehicle state that works with
the engine being in the running or OFF state. Once in this mode, sufficient battery
voltage must be maintained or your vehic..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front wheels and tires.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
Remove the climate control housing.
Refer to: Climate Control Housing (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
Remove the screws and the air inlet door actuator.
Disconnect the electrical connector...
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