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May 24, 2012 | 12:30 AM

#16

LWW

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From: Northern NV

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Originally Posted by jh818

One trick to do is to remove one screw at a time and put some Loctite on the threads. That way, they won't come loose again.

I know I'm resurrecting an older thread but this is one of those that deserves to get bumped back up to the top every 6 months or so!

This totally fixed my sloppy shifter problem! Reps to FTE!

Feb 22, 2015 | 07:45 PM

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WCDD95

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Originally Posted by Coastie6

Wow! that was a great visual aid. I when out and tightened them, but they really did not budge so I don't think they are the cause of the problem. I guess it might possibly be the tube and bushings mentioned in the "Shifting Problem" post you linked to. Just wish they had mentioned the starting problem in that thread. I hate to just start throwing parts at a problem. Hoping to define some troubleshooting guidelines to go through before I start spending money. I'm going to link this thread to the shifting problem thread because I think your photo will be helpful to those that have a problem cause by these torx screws. Any other ideas or suggestions as what I should look at are appreciated.

This is a great thread and found the answers I was looking for on my 02 F250. But I have a slightly more complicated problem. One of those torx bolts broke off in there. I got the old piece out and now I'm trying to find out what size and if they make the OEM replacement torx bolt?

Feb 23, 2015 | 11:27 AM

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jh818

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From: Chino, California

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Originally Posted by WCDD95

You don't need to use OEM torx screws. You can just use a conventional Phillips or flat head screw. Since you have already removed the old broken piece, match the diameter, length, and pitch of the threads and you're good to go. I don't recall if it was counter-sinked or not, but just match it. Could save you $$$ rather than getting OEM.

Mar 19, 2019 | 05:20 PM

#19

sgtchappy

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Originally Posted by badlar

I just went and had a look, you don't have to remove the fuse panel shroud either, here is a picture, on the right is the steering column, but this picture is backwards because I was standing on my head when I took it. In the middle of the picture is the two torx head bolts that have to be tightened, this is actually to the right of the steering column

I cannot locate your picture on the shift selector