GEAR SELECTOR
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Laughing Gas
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GEAR SELECTOR
I have noticed that I have to hold my gear selector towards park to get the reverse lights to come on. Also some times I have to hold it towards park to get it to start. I changed my tranny in Dec 2009 and occasionally it would do this while starting, just noticed the reverse lights about a week ago. Tried moving the cable where it attaches to the tranny a couple of serations each direction. no help. Is there another place I can make an adjustment?
Fleet Mechanic
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I have noticed that I have to hold my gear selector towards park to get the reverse lights to come on. Also some times I have to hold it towards park to get it to start. I changed my tranny in Dec 2009 and occasionally it would do this while starting, just noticed the reverse lights about a week ago. Tried moving the cable where it attaches to the tranny a couple of serations each direction. no help. Is there another place I can make an adjustment?
Took me a minute to find it but once you can locate it, you will find it rather self explanatory.
I had the same problem with a loose indicator and the adjusting wheel under the dash solved all my problems. However, I too, went under the truck first and played with the line at the transmission before getting on FTE.
Postmaster
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From: Gary,Indiana
Actually it is the trans sel switch on trans. Mine went bad and even mad it hard to shift. I also had the same problem with starting. You can adjust it from under the truck. But the way you adjust it is with the truck in drive disconntect the cable at trans ....per manual but I don't remember the rest.
Postmaster
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From: Gary,Indiana
It could be the switch on trans I had to replace mine. It controls back up lights and the no start problem you are having. Put in drive disconnect cable at switch on trans then on trans switch move it to park ( on trans and leave shifter in drive) and count clicks back to drive and then hook up cable. I'll double check service manual tomorrow. Also with cable disconnected put trans in reverse and see if back up lights come on. And try park with cable disconnected to see if it starts. If not I'll bet it is the switch on trans TSS. Good luck. But whatever you do don't try to set cable with it in park. You'll have a hard time getting it right. That is why I went to the manual. Good luck
Cargo Master
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From: Slatington, PA
The switch on the trans is worn and has slop in it. The dial under the dash will only adjust the little indicator. Line the one up on the trans using the method BadDogKuzz mentioned. This will make sure the trans is fully in gear when the lever on the steering wheel is in the proper detent.
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Frmr Ford Trans Engr
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Look under the steering column. There are two Torx head bolts that hold the shifter tube to the column. These can loosen up and make the shifter handle very sloppy.
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Fleet Mechanic
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I just went back and checked through all of my pictures but could not find one of this wheel. If you peak under there with a light it wont be hard to find.
With the parking brake engaged and the truck not running you could turn the ignition and have someone move the selector while you look under the dash. As soon as you trace the cable, you will find the adjusting wheel.
Sorry I don't have a picture.
With the parking brake engaged and the truck not running you could turn the ignition and have someone move the selector while you look under the dash. As soon as you trace the cable, you will find the adjusting wheel.
Sorry I don't have a picture.
Post Fiend
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Here's a link to what Mark was talking about, https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...t-linkage.html
Here's one for the adjustment of the linkage, https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...djustment.html
Here's a pic of the thumbwheel which will just adjust the pointer once the trans is verified to be in the correct gear, https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-the-mark.html
Here's one for the adjustment of the linkage, https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...djustment.html
Here's a pic of the thumbwheel which will just adjust the pointer once the trans is verified to be in the correct gear, https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-the-mark.html
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Also, to tighten these there is no need to remove any panels. Just lay on the floorboard with a light and 3/8" ratchet, 3" or 6" extension on it, and a T30 torx bit, and snug them up. I'll be loosening them up (one at a time) and putting some Blue loctite on each one.
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Laughing Gas
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I love me some pictures, and just fixed this the other day. Made starting in Park a crapshoot. Now... no issues with starting, but after 188k+ miles, I need to replace the bushings.
Also, to tighten these there is no need to remove any panels. Just lay on the floorboard with a light and 3/8" ratchet, 3" or 6" extension on it, and a T30 torx bit, and snug them up. I'll be loosening them up (one at a time) and putting some Blue loctite on each one.
Also, to tighten these there is no need to remove any panels. Just lay on the floorboard with a light and 3/8" ratchet, 3" or 6" extension on it, and a T30 torx bit, and snug them up. I'll be loosening them up (one at a time) and putting some Blue loctite on each one.
Snowboard season cometh..
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. It definitely did make gear selection MUCH better. 1 bolt was out about 1/16th", the other was out 1/4"!
