Ignition key will not release.

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May 8, 2015 | 06:33 PM

Byrddog

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Ignition key will not release.

So, my shift tube broke the other day. I found the replacement part at Napa and did the swap. Everything lined right up and went back on no problem.
However, now my key will only fully turn back and release if I push up a little extra after it is in park.
Anyone have any ideas as to what could cause this. Or could it be in the line? Is there a way to adjust for any slack?
Thanks for any info folks.

May 9, 2015 | 09:30 AM

farmert

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I'm not an auto guy, but isn't there an adjustment disc with 2 bolts threw it on the end of the tube, under the dash? I'd try adjusting that.

May 12, 2015 | 11:21 AM

Byrddog

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Thanks farmert.
When I reassembled the tube, that back plate only screws into one spot. Not really adjustable at that spot.
Just weird never had this problem before.

May 12, 2015 | 12:37 PM

Hussler

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There is an adjustment for the shift lever ...

1996 Bronco/F-Series Workshop Manual

Click on Steering System -> Steering Column then under Adjustments click on Transmission Range Indicator to align things up. Don't know if this helps as never had the issue nor did the adjustment.