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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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Overdrive and back-up sensor problems

I have an '05 V10 with 74,000 miles. The overdrive button on the gear shift does not work and it keeps me in trailering mode. If I put it in park and jostle the shifter and steering wheel, sometimes it works. Also, the back-up sensors no longer work. Any ideas for these issues? Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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Take the plastic cover off of the steering column. Inspect the wires where they enter the shift handle. They are either worn or broken. Either fix the wires or replace the shift handle for about $65 from a Ford dealer.
 
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Thanks. Any ideas with the back-up sensors?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Nope......
 
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Do a search for rss and you'll find all kinds of info. Try these:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ng-system.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ng-system.html
You can try the super duty forum too.

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The wires were broken on mine, replaced the shifter.
 
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