Gear shift selector movement??
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Gear shift selector movement??
Hi guys, I've noticed on my Ex that the gear shift selector has a lot of movement/freeplay - It's when I go from park to any other gear, the gear I then select, I can move the lever up and down?
I've searched on here, and read about the 2 torx screws that can come loose, but I checked and they are tight - I can't see where else is loose? I took of the lower plastic cover under the steering wheel shaft, but can't get the top cover off to look in there as I don't know how to get the plastic ignition cap off (where the key goes in)
Any help appreciated
It all works ok, just doesn't feel good!
I've searched on here, and read about the 2 torx screws that can come loose, but I checked and they are tight - I can't see where else is loose? I took of the lower plastic cover under the steering wheel shaft, but can't get the top cover off to look in there as I don't know how to get the plastic ignition cap off (where the key goes in)
Any help appreciated
It all works ok, just doesn't feel good!
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2005
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Here you go. Mine is loose and I picked up the parts but have not made the changes.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11717334
Tim M
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11717334
Tim M
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From: Green Oak, MI
My old '02 Excursion was like that too. I checked the few things I read could be loose, but they were all tight. I just dealt with it until I sold it, because it never caused a problem. I like me some factory original tightness now though!
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From: Foothills of cascades
Mine does that too. To add insult to injury, one day I put it in park and heard something...and now the needle indicator in the dash is stuck on "Park"...broke the cable I think. That sucks, now its either count from park to get to whatever gear, or watch the CTS.
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