What is it???

[Seabee562]

Found this in my new Mav. Any ideas on what it’s for? I’m stumped! (Dime is for reference).

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[MinntoMich]

This is from BlueSpec1 posted on March 16th on this forum...


I have the metal pin in my glove box and see the Manual Park Release on the Transmission.

Workshop Manual has the steps for using it to get the transmission into neutral:

Transmission Park by Wire Manual Release

Activation
1. NOTE: If the vehicle battery is dead or there is no electrical power available, connect an external power source.

Apply the parking brake.

2. Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation) .

3. Remove the bolt and the manual park release.

4. Locate the park override pin inside the vehicle storage.

1. Rotate the inner override counter-clockwise until the pin can be installed through the top.
2. Make sure that the component is correctly installed. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

1. Install the manual park release into the transmission.
2. Rotate the manual park release clockwise and install the bolt. Torque : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

7. NOTICE: Vehicle can roll if park brake is released.
NOTE: Transmission is now in neutral. Park system has been disengaged.
While applying the brakes, release the parking brake.

8. Disconnect the battery. The vehicle will remain in neutral for emergency towing purposes.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures) .

9. When the repair is complete, connect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures) .

10. NOTE: If the vehicle battery is dead or there is no electrical power available, connect an external power source.

Apply the parking brake.

• Once the vehicle repairs have been made, remove the pin and the park system will activate.
Confirm the vehicle is in P and the IPC indicates P .

• Return the service pin to vehicle storage location.

12. Install the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation) .

13. While applying the brakes, release the parking brake.

 

[NewcMaverick]

People hate on the hybrids but at least we can put ours in neutral without having to whip out a tool box lol

 

[RichardCranium]

People hate on the hybrids but at least we can put ours in neutral without having to whip out a tool box lol

But to open your gas door, you have to climb under your wheel well and pull on strange green loops.

 

[NewcMaverick]

Mine is actually right within eye sight and arm reach at the top of the wheel well. I'm guessing I wouldn't even get dirty if I had to pull it in it's current state.

 

[The Real Maverick]

People hate on the hybrids but at least we can put ours in neutral without having to whip out a tool box lol

Wuddaya mean?

no power, no rolling a hybrid

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