Reverse light switch?

2006 FORD ESCAPE
175,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SQUIRES87
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Bulbs are fine, the relay is good, no blown fuse. Gear in reverse, no lights.
But everything I found online was either yes it has a reverse light switch, or no it has a transmission range sensor.
Feb 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It has a transmission range sensor. It is located at the top of the transmission. The range sensor signals the PCM as to what gear has been selected. When in reverse, a signal is sent, via the CAN Bus, to the smart junction box which powers the backup lights

I attached the wiring schematic below for you so that you will have a reference. I had to cut the pic in half to make it readable. I did overlap the two so you can follow from one to the next.

I hope this helps.

Take care,

joe

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Feb 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM