Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - Column Shift

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
Place the selector lever in DRIVE.
If equipped, remove the nut and the selector lever cable splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable Splash Shield Mounting Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Clean the cable adjustment lock of any debris.
NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.

Rotate the cable adjustment lock upward and remove the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
Place the manual control lever in the (D) position.
1. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise 3 detents into the manual 1st position.
2. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise 3 detents into the (D) position.
Connect the selector lever cable onto the manual control lever and move the locking tab down.
- Listen for the audible click, then push back on the locking tab to verify it is locked.
- Pull back on the selector lever cable to verify it is installed correctly to the manual lever.
If equipped, install the selector lever cable splash shield and the nut.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever Cable Splash Shield Mounting Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Verify the vehicle will start in PARK or NEUTRAL and the backup lamps illuminate in REVERSE.