if i'm not mistaken, there is a special Ford calibartion/install tool needed when doing this on the atx

I remember when I had my Lentech put in, the trans range sensor was off and it was causing extremely earyl 1-2 shifts and the car wasn't able to move out of it's own way.

it being off threw a code within 10 miles of the first drive

Once I had it calibrated everything was fine again

 

it wont go into 1st unless i leave the selector in 1st for about 5-10 sec. if i dont do that it will start in 2nd every time. i can also put it in "N" and it will drive down the road like it was in gear. if there is a special tool needed, then where can i get it(or rent it)?

 

yeah sounds exactly like what mine was doing until i had it recalibrated.

the mechanic that did mine had to get the tool from Ford i guess, unless he had one already.

 

Transmission range sensor alignment tool Part#307-415.
Find it at otctools.com

 

i talked to the guys at the ford place and they said that i wouldnt need a special tool just to make sure that the tranny is in "N" when i install it so i'm kinda hoping i can get it within the next two weeks and have it running right again.....hopefully

 

that's not what lentech told me but i guess go ahead :lol:

 

i talked to the guys at the ford place and they said that i wouldnt need a special tool just to make sure that the tranny is in "N" when i install it so i'm kinda hoping i can get it within the next two weeks and have it running right again.....hopefully

You don't really need the alignment tool; just mark the sensor before you remove it.