Powertrain, generic (extended)

P2887 Park Lock/Pawl Actuator Circuit

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

P2887 is the general circuit code for the actuator that engages and releases the park lock in park-by-wire transmissions. It covers faults that are not specifically open, low or high, and some manufacturers use it as a base code that carries a failure-type byte. Ford's 2024-25 summary does just that: on its front-drive 8-speed automatics the open, ground-short and power-short cases also appear as P2887 with bytes 13, 11 and 12, and on the TR9070 dual-clutch box a bare P2887 marks a parking lock hold solenoid mechanically stuck on. Volvo's Technical Journal 36754 concerns several 2024 models whose TCM stores P288772 with the message Transmission Service Required; the remedy is new TCM software, and Volvo explicitly says not to replace the gearbox.

Likely causes

Control software misjudging the actuator circuit
Loose, corroded or damaged actuator connector or harness
Park lock actuator or hold solenoid sticking or failed

Symptoms

  • Transmission service message or warning lamp
  • P cannot be selected or released reliably

Repair estimate

DifficultyShop_onlyWorkshop job
Parts and labour€50–1,800
Time0.5–4 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

park lock actuatorpark pawlwiring harness

Related codes

P2888P2889P288AP288BP07E4P07E6

References: fordservicecontent.com, static.nhtsa.gov.