P2888 Park Lock/Pawl Actuator Circuit/Open, 2018 Expedition max 3.5L, no

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Customer: P2888 Park Lock/Pawl Actuator Circuit/Open
Mechanic's Assistant: The Ford Mechanic will know what to do about your actuator. Do you have any other details that could be helpful?
Customer: 2018 Expedition max 3.5L
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Answered by Kenny Z. in 3 mins 1 year ago
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Raymond H

Hi Raymond, nice to chat with you.

Are you planning on repairing this yourself or just wanting to know what is causing the code?

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Fix it myself

I've done a few park pawl solenoids on these for this code, but this can also be a wiring or a TCM issue. To diagnose you will need to access and disconnect both the TCM and transmission bulkhead connectors to test the wires between the 2 connectors. If that passes then the transmission pan will need to be removed to disconnect the solenoid and test the internal wiring between the transmission bulkhead connector and the the park pawl solenoid connector. If this passes then the solenoid is replaced and concern reevaluated. If concern still present then the TCM would be suspect. Or you could just replace the solenoid and see if it fixes it.

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Ok thanks I'll try that first and let you know

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Customer
Can't find TCM, is that inside transmission by any chance

It is on the passenger side frame rail on the outside of the rail. Roughly under the passenger door. Has a little black box covering it.

Customer
Thanks,wanted to check harness before dropping pan

You're very welcome, happy to help.

Customer
Ford can't find park pawl solenoid, would you by any chance have a part number
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location

I can't find the part number. I don't have access to Ford parts database. See attachment for location. It bolts to the valve body if the Ford parts guy can pull up a diagram of the valve body it should be right in that diagram.

Customer
Replaced this & harness going to it, so far still good,,, Thanks again,,, Ford could not find it until I gave them the number on old solenoid.

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