Shift Cable
- Place gearshift lever in "OD" position. Hang a 3 lb. (1.4 kg) weight from gearshift lever. Raise and support vehicle. Using a screwdriver, pry shift cable from manual control lever on transmission. Pull shift cable adjustment lock tab outward to unlock. See Fig 1
. Ensure adjuster body moves freely.
- Ensure manual control lever in "OD" position. "OD" position is obtained by rotating manual control lever clockwise until travel stops, and then turn manual control lever counterclockwise 3 detents. See Fig 2
. Connect shift cable (1), to manual control lever. Push in lock tab (2), to lock adjustment sleeve in position. See Fig 3
. Lower vehicle.
- Remove 3 lb. (1.4 kg) weight from gearshift lever. Check for park gear engagement. Start engine and ensure indicated gear positions match transmission response. Verify vehicle only starts in Park and Neutral, and back-up lights operate. If operation is not okay, check transmission range sensor adjustment. See TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR
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Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.