Selector Lever Indicator Adjustment

Remove the upper instrument panel steering column cover. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
Place the selector lever in the (D) position.
- Rotate the selector lever clockwise until it bottoms out (1st gear), then rotate 2 detents counterclockwise ((D) position).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever (D) Position
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Hang the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the selector lever.
Center the indicator in the middle of the (D) position.
- Rotate the thumbwheel located on the bottom of the steering column to adjust the indicator.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Indicator In Middle Of (D) Position
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight.
Carefully move the selector lever into each detent and compare with the transmission settings.
- Readjust if necessary.
Acceptable indicator position when the selector lever is in the PARK position.

Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Indicator Position In PARK Position
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the upper instrument panel steering column cover. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.