How to Service and Repair the Neutral Safety Switch for the 4R70E/4R75E Transmission on Lincoln Town Car?

The procedure for servicing the Transmission Position Switch/Sensor for 4R70E/4R75E starts with parking the vehicle on a hoist when the transmission is set to neutral. The selector lever cable and Transmission Range (TR) sensor connector should be disconnected first before removing the TR sensor bolts which allow you to extract the sensor. First install the TR sensor while maintaining a loose threading on the bolts. The manual control lever needs to be set in neutral position while using the TR Sensor Alignment Gauge to achieve precise sensor slot alignment. It is essential to attach the screws one by one starting with the opposite direction yet ending with 9 Nm (80 lb-in) final torque. Secure the sensor then position the manual control lever at (D) while connecting the selector lever cable and tighten it to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) before reconnecting the TR sensor connector.

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Lincoln Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: F8DZ-7F293-AD
$73.14 MSRP: $118.00
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- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Range Sensor; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Replaces: F8DZ-7F293-AB, F8DZ-7F293-AC
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Continental | 1998-2002 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: F7LZ-7F293-AB
$56.57 MSRP: $91.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Transmission Range Sensor; Transmiss Range Sensor; Range Sensor; Back-Up & Neutral Safety Switch; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Replaces: F7LZ-7F293-AA
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Mark LT | 2006-2008 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- Navigator | 1998-2006 | Base, Luxury, Ultimate | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Lincoln Range Sensor Part Number: 5L2Z-7F293-AA
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- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Neutral Safety Switch; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Replaces: 1L2Z-7F293-AA
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Aviator | 2003-2005 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Range Sensor Part Number: GN1Z-7H557-C
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- Other Name: Sensor Assembly
- Replaces: 9L8Z-7H557-D, 9L8Z-7H557-B
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- MKC | 2015-2019 | Base, Black Label, Premiere, Reserve, Select | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Lincoln Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: F5AZ-7A247-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Starter Inhibitor; Range Sensor
- Replaces: F5AZ-7A247-A
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Town Car | 1992-1994 | Base, Cartier, Cypress, Executive, Jack Nicklaus, Signature, Touring Edition, Tournament Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: D6RY-7A247-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch Assembly - Starter; Back Up Light Switch; Range Sensor; Back-Up Switch; Switch Assembly - Starter Inhibitor
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Continental | 1984-1987 | Base, Givenchy, Valentino | 6 Cyl 2.4 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- Mark VII | 1984-1992 | Base, Bill Blass, LSC, Versace | 6 Cyl 2.4 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- Town Car | 1984-1991 | Base, Cartier, Cypress, Executive, Signature, Signature SE, Touring Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Lincoln Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: F5DZ-7F293-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Range Sensor; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Manufacturer Note: Analog type , 8 pin, AFTER 9/26/96
- Replaces: F5DZ-7F293-AA
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Continental | 1992-1997 | Anniversary, Base, Diamond Anniversary, Executive, Signature, Spinnaker Edition | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: 5W4Z-7F293-AA
$57.59 MSRP: $91.45
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Range Sensor; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Replaces: XW4Z-7F293-AA
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- LS | 2000-2004 | Base, LSE | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Lincoln Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: F8AZ-7F293-AA
$69.62 MSRP: $110.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Range Sensor; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Manufacturer Note: Digital TRS, FROM 11/10/97
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Town Car | 1998-2011 | Cartier, Cartier L, Designer Series, Executive, Executive L, Executive Protection Series, Protection Series, Signature, Signature L, Signature Limited, Ultimate, Ultimate L | 8 Cyl 4.6 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Range Sensor Part Number: F7TZ-7F293-AA
$62.40 MSRP: $99.09
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Transmission Range Sensor; Transmiss Range Sensor; Neutral Safety Switch; Back-Up & Neutral Safety Switch; Sensor Assembly
- Replaces: F7TZ-7A247-AA
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Blackwood | 2002 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
- Navigator | 1998-2002 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Lincoln Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: FOVY-7A247-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Switch - Neutral Sensing; Back Up Light Switch; Range Sensor; Back-Up Switch
- Manufacturer Note: 4 PRONG CONN.
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Mark VIII | 1993-1998 | Anniversary, Base, LSC | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Range Sensor Part Number: F5VY-7F293-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor - Manual Lever Position; Sensor - Manual Lever Position - Mlps
- Manufacturer Note: 4.6L, BEFORE 11/10/97
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Town Car | 1995-1997 | Anniversary, Base, Cartier, Cypress, Executive, Signature, Touring Edition | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Lincoln Range Sensor Part Number: JL1Z-7H557-B
$140.84 MSRP: $223.64
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly
Fits the following Lincoln Models:
- Aviator | 2020-2023 | Base, Black Label, Black Label Grand Touring, Grand Touring, Livery, Reserve | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- Navigator | 2018-2023 | Base, Black Label, L Base, L Black Label, L Livery, L Reserve, L Select, Premiere, Reserve, Select | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS

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Q: How to Service and Repair the Neutral Safety Switch for the 4R70E/4R75E Transmission on Lincoln Town Car?
A:
The procedure for servicing the Transmission Position Switch/Sensor for 4R70E/4R75E starts with parking the vehicle on a hoist when the transmission is set to neutral. The selector lever cable and Transmission Range (TR) sensor connector should be disconnected first before removing the TR sensor bolts which allow you to extract the sensor. First install the TR sensor while maintaining a loose threading on the bolts. The manual control lever needs to be set in neutral position while using the TR Sensor Alignment Gauge to achieve precise sensor slot alignment. It is essential to attach the screws one by one starting with the opposite direction yet ending with 9 Nm (80 lb-in) final torque. Secure the sensor then position the manual control lever at (D) while connecting the selector lever cable and tighten it to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) before reconnecting the TR sensor connector.