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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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ok got a 97 expidition and am having following issues any help would be nice
1. truck doesnt always wanna go into park have to kinda slam it a couple times
2. has klunking in front end sometimes going over big bumps sometines little bumps has all new inner and outer tie rods and rest of steerind tight
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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1. Check out this thread including the images I posted.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...n-shifter.html

2. Replace the 2 mounting bushings (not the end links) for the front sway bar.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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hmm have to check that out tommorrow shifter not loose and indicator dead on but hopefull just a simple little issue was thinking id have to get under the thing and look at linkage to see if a bushing or something crapped out
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonmaster093
hmm have to check that out tomorrow shifter not loose and indicator dead on
Well in that case like you've mentioned, maybe you might have to get down to the tranny and adjust the linkage a click or two.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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well it is fixed was out and about and just couldnt stand it so broke ot the tools i carry with me and sure as sh!$ no t-25 no metric allens but had a 5/32 allen and now it is tight and works like new
 
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Originally Posted by dragonmaster093
had a 5/32 allen and now it is tight and works like new
What was it that you tightened, something at the tranny or the triangle plate under the dash?
 
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under the dash was like 3 turns min loose
 
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Originally Posted by dragonmaster093
under the dash was like 3 turns min loose
3 turns, wow, yeah I'll bet it feels like new now!
 
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