59 AXOD neutral position switch failed open or 2-3 shift error
How to read it
Code 59 reads as 5 flashes, pause, 9 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.
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What does Ford code 59 mean?
59. AXOD neutral position switch failed open or 2-3 shift error. This code sets when your vehicle computer detects axod neutral position switch failed open or 2-3 shift error.
Common causes of 59
- Faulty AXOD neutral position switch
- Low or dirty transmission fluid
- Faulty shift solenoid
- Open or shorted transmission wiring
- Internal transmission fault
How to fix 59
- Confirm the code and check the transmission fluid level and condition
- Inspect the AXOD switch and solenoid wiring for damage and corrosion
- Test the shift solenoid circuit
- Service the fluid before condemning internal parts
- Replace a failed switch or solenoid only after the circuit test fails