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Dec 1, 2014 | 04:26 PM

tjc transport

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sloppy shifter.

my 02 has started developing the sloppy shifter again. if you do not make sure it is in park, it will roll when shut off, and sometimes it will not start unless i pull the shifter up into park, or wiggle it down in neutral.

the shift tube was replaced 7 years ago when i first got the truck because it was broken.

i already checked the two torx screws, and they are tight.

any ideas on where to look next?

Dec 1, 2014 | 05:11 PM

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If the screws are tight then your shift tube is likely broken again.

Dec 1, 2014 | 05:23 PM

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The crappy plastic bushings could be worn out. They're available at napa for a few bucks, if that turns out to be the problem. Grease them up well if you change them.

Dec 1, 2014 | 05:52 PM

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The crappy plastic bushings could be worn out. They're available at napa for a few bucks, if that turns out to be the problem. Grease them up well if you change them.

under hood and down at trans?

Dec 1, 2014 | 05:53 PM

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Check for slop between the shift lever itself and the shift tube. There is a rubber damper that that takes up slop also. Ford part # 3L3Z-7C130-AA.

Dec 1, 2014 | 05:54 PM

tjc transport

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If the screws are tight then your shift tube is likely broken again.

if the shift tube was broken again, it would not do anything like it was when i got it, no?

Dec 1, 2014 | 05:57 PM

sgarder

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I think Pikachu means the bushings on the steering column, that support the shifting tube, that the torque screws are bolted to.

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Dec 1, 2014 | 06:47 PM

F350-6

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Is the pointer off or is it accurate?

Dec 1, 2014 | 07:11 PM

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I think Pikachu means the bushings on the steering column, that support the shifting tube, that the torque screws are bolted to.

Correct; those are what I meant.

Dec 1, 2014 | 10:48 PM

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Vinford

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Ive got the same thing happening on my 02.
Any tech threads on this?

Dec 2, 2014 | 02:46 AM

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Where are the torx screws? mine is getting loose.....

Dec 2, 2014 | 03:50 AM

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If the shift tube was broken. I don't think the shift lever would do much of anything except flop all over, and not move the actual gear select cable.

that is what it was doing when i got it.
had it towed to the body shop where they diagnosed it, and put a new shift tube in it.

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Is the pointer off or is it accurate?

pointer is accurate.

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Correct; those are what I meant.

that all seems tight. with the shifter movement, the piece the torx screws attach moves accordingly. it looks like it is after the steering column.

Dec 2, 2014 | 05:47 AM

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that all seems tight. with the shifter movement, the piece the torx screws attach moves accordingly. it looks like it is after the steering column.

I think there's been a misunderstanding somewhere. The bushings are held in place by clamps that also use Torx screws. You have to lower the steering column to get to them.