SelectShift Automatic - Can't put into gear - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

FlyingSwami · 12-06-2012, 05:53 PM

Hi Everyone,

I have a 2011 SEL that I just purchased used about a couple of months ago. Love the car. Recently when about to go on a trip in the mountains, I tried putting the care in Manual, but noticed that I could not put the car into gear.

When I try to push the shift knob below D, it simply feels like it physically cannot be moved to M.

I feel stupid asking the question but I feel like I must be missing something simple here.

I assume my car has SelectShift since it has the M gear, and the steering wheel has the shift paddles. I checked the manual, websites, etc and all instruction is to simply push the shift nob to M.

Things I have tried:
Pushing button on side of shift knob
Switching to M from P
Switching to M from D

Any thoughts?

FlyingSwami · 01-01-2013, 04:51 PM

Can anyone help with this? I know it's a simple question, but I really can't figure it out ha.

Breeves002 · 01-01-2013, 05:01 PM

It should go right to M. If you are pressing the button in it should switch right down. I havent driven a new taurus with selectshift, but a drove a 2011 flex with it and had no problem putting it in M.

Car is under warrenty, take it to a dealer see if they can figure it out.

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behlinla · 01-01-2013, 06:18 PM

You might have to press the button but it should go right into M. So I think you have a warranty repair to have the dealer fix.

intimidator · 01-01-2013, 09:43 PM

Some dealers lock out the manual so that their "runners" can't have fun. It is possible they forgot to remove linkage lock.....just a thought.

behlinla · 01-01-2013, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimidator

Some dealers lock out the manual so that their "runners" can't have fun. It is possible they forgot to remove linkage lock.....just a thought.

Oooh, I didn't know about that. Does it go on the transmission, in the shift mechanism, or is it electronic? Can you enable that when you bring your car in for service?

intimidator · 01-01-2013, 09:52 PM

The ones I've seen in the past are on the linkage by the TRS module...usually just clipped on.Limits the throw of the actuator. I have also seen some higher end manual sports cars have 3 and up locked out for test drives=liability issues

12-06-2012, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
FlyingSwami Junior Member Member Number: 51579 Join Date: Dec 2012 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2011 SEL, 52k Visit: My Garage Posts: 2 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	SelectShift Automatic - Can't put into gear Hi Everyone, I have a 2011 SEL that I just purchased used about a couple of months ago. Love the car. Recently when about to go on a trip in the mountains, I tried putting the care in Manual, but noticed that I could not put the car into gear. When I try to push the shift knob below D, it simply feels like it physically cannot be moved to M. I feel stupid asking the question but I feel like I must be missing something simple here. I assume my car has SelectShift since it has the M gear, and the steering wheel has the shift paddles. I checked the manual, websites, etc and all instruction is to simply push the shift nob to M. Things I have tried: Pushing button on side of shift knob Switching to M from P Switching to M from D Any thoughts?

01-01-2013, 04:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
FlyingSwami Junior Member Member Number: 51579 Join Date: Dec 2012 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2011 SEL, 52k Visit: My Garage Posts: 2 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Help? Can anyone help with this? I know it's a simple question, but I really can't figure it out ha.

01-01-2013, 05:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Breeves002 The Big Cheese Member Number: 49890 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2008 Mercury Sable Premier Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,008 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	It should go right to M. If you are pressing the button in it should switch right down. I havent driven a new taurus with selectshift, but a drove a 2011 flex with it and had no problem putting it in M. Car is under warrenty, take it to a dealer see if they can figure it out. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ Sam 2008 Mercury Sable Premier 2012 Kia Soul Base AT 1.6GDI Moved On: 2000 Sable LS Premium Duratec View what I have for sale: HERE ENTER NOW FOR May's WAGON ONLY CAR OF THE MONTH!! *CLICK HERE*

01-01-2013, 09:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
intimidator Member Member Number: 18727 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Royalton,Ohio Chapter: Midwest Drives: 12 SEL 201a 3.5 Visit: My Garage Posts: 330 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 5	Some dealers lock out the manual so that their "runners" can't have fun. It is possible they forgot to remove linkage lock.....just a thought. __________________ 04 Taurus SES 3.0 Vulcan 03 Sable LS 3.0 Duratec 98 Contour Sport 2.5 Duratec 97 Lincoln Continental 4.6 Intech 70 Yamaha Twin 250 02 Kawasaki Vulcan Custom Twin 800 00 F-250 SuperDuty 4x4 6.8 v-10 Triton 12 Taurus SEL 3.5 Duratec FWD

01-01-2013, 09:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
intimidator Member Member Number: 18727 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Royalton,Ohio Chapter: Midwest Drives: 12 SEL 201a 3.5 Visit: My Garage Posts: 330 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 5	The ones I've seen in the past are on the linkage by the TRS module...usually just clipped on.Limits the throw of the actuator. I have also seen some higher end manual sports cars have 3 and up locked out for test drives=liability issues __________________ 04 Taurus SES 3.0 Vulcan 03 Sable LS 3.0 Duratec 98 Contour Sport 2.5 Duratec 97 Lincoln Continental 4.6 Intech 70 Yamaha Twin 250 02 Kawasaki Vulcan Custom Twin 800 00 F-250 SuperDuty 4x4 6.8 v-10 Triton 12 Taurus SEL 3.5 Duratec FWD

01-01-2013, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,699 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	You might have to press the button but it should go right into M. So I think you have a warranty repair to have the dealer fix.

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