Section 07-14B: Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 4x2 and F-250, F-350 4x4 Vehicles Equipped with C6 Automatic Transmission Workshop Manual
ADJUSTMENTS

Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch

 
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
DescriptionTool Number
Transmission Range (TR) Sensor (MLPS) Alignment ToolT92P-70010-AH

  1. Set the vehicle parking brake.

  1. Set the transmission (7003) in the NEUTRAL position.

  1. With the transmission shift cable properly adjusted, loosen the park/neutral position switch bolts.

  1. NOTE: When performing next step, check to make sure that each leg of the tool is seated in its slot.

    Insert Transmission Range (TR) Sensor (MLPS) Alignment Tool T92P-70010-AH onto the park/neutral position switch (PNP switch) (7A247) into the three slots provided on the switch actuator and terminal plate.

  1. Leaving the alignment tool in place, tighten the park/neutral position switch bolts to 6-8 Nm (55-75 lb-in).

  1. Remove the alignment tool at this time. Adjustment can be confirmed visually by making sure the line etched in the actuator and the line etched in the housing are in a straight line when the park/neutral position switch is centered in NEUTRAL.

  1. Check the operation of the park/neutral position switch. The backup lamps should operate only with the transmission selector lever in REVERSE. The vehicle should start only with the transmission selector lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.