Selector Lever Indicator Adjustment

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Remove the upper instrument panel steering column cover. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
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: Placing Selector Lever In (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 thumb wheel located on the bottom of the steering column to adjust the indicator.
  
  Fig 2: Centering Indicator In Middle Of (D) Position And Locating Thumb Wheel
  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: Acceptable Selector Lever 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 .