Ford 57 Transaxle neutral position switch circuit failed open
How to read it
Code 57 reads as 5 flashes, pause, 7 flashes on the check-engine light. Jumper the self-test input to signal return at the test connector, then run the key on engine off self test and the running self test, counting the check-engine flashes each time.
New to flash codes? The How to Read Ford EEC-IV Self-Test Codes walks through the test and what the numbers mean. The general OBD-I guide covers the rest.
What does Ford code 57 mean?
Transaxle neutral position switch circuit failed open
Common causes of 57
- Faulty neutral position switch
- Open circuit in the switch wiring
- Misadjusted switch
- Corroded connector
- PCM input fault
How to fix 57
- Confirm the code and check the switch adjustment
- Inspect the switch wiring and connector for an open circuit and corrosion
- Test the switch for the correct state in each gear position
- Repair wiring before replacing the switch
- Replace the switch only after the circuit test fails
Source
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- EEC-IV Ford trouble code table (MIL, description, type)
archived reference page (troublecodes.net via Wayback Machine)
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Last updated 2026-09-25.
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