I am trying to locate where the trs is on my 97 f-250, You guys helped me figure out the problem but I checked this sight and all others and no where does it show you where it is and how to change it.I've even checked for the part on the internet and nobody shows it. Is it only a stealership part? I'll try more research today and call the stealer for pricing

 

Here is the part number from Ford for the TRS ( its also called a MLPS, manual lever position switch) F5TZ-7A247-AA. And here is what is looks like http://www.electricaladvantage.net/i...IMG_1919.1.JPG. It is located on the drivers side of the transmission and its almost in the middle front to back, and its just above the base of the case just before the pan lip.

 

Thanks alot guys you have all been a big help FTE is a awsome sight

 

is it as simple as it looks,pull 2 bolts and unhook linkage and it pulls of or is there a trick I should know about

 

Well it can be very simple, but if it's the original one it can be a little bit of a ***** haha. If it's original I would get under there and soak it with PB Blaster for a good few days if the nut looks rusty at all. You take the two bolts off either side, disconnect the linkage, and then remove the nut that is in the center. That nut is the peice that can become a nightmare to deal with. When I swaped mine from tranny to tranny I broke the nut and the stud off and then I couldn't get the sensor to seperate from the case so I broke that off to. If this happens to you it is NOT the end of the world, as I thought haha. You will have to drain the transmission and take the pan off, and on the back side of that rod that goes through the case (that the sensor slides onto) is some more linkage and a gear looking peice. You have to take that apart and that whole rod will slide out and you can replace that too, I don't know how much it would cost because I had an extra one but you might have to go to ford to atleast figure out what the part number is for it. Here is a site that carries the sensor and has it in stock for about $35, I don't know how much the dealer will want but if its close to the same price then this is a part that I would get from them. I have't dealt with this company but just figured I would throw it out there for you E4OD / 4R100 Manual Lever Position Switch

 

The tranny has to be in neutral. Remove old sensor. Line the neutral mark on your new sensor. Then install it. Plug it in. Your done.

 

how hard can i tug on that center nut - having a hard time getting it loose. so do you take the two side bolts off first or the center nut?

 

Remove the two bolts on the sides.

 

it calls for a special tool to align it up-is that the case?

 

[QUOTE=kupiec20;9064625]it calls for a special tool to align it up-is that the

will this cause shifting issues if the trs is bad?

 

You don't need the tool. With the trans in neutral align the two marks on the TRS and it's adjusted.

Sometimes it will.