My '03 F250, Lariat, CC, 4X4, V10, 50K miles will not start in park, but will start in neutral. It just started this AM, no problems before. Would it be the shift indicator cable, or the Transmission Range sensor, or something else? Thank you.

 

There are a couple of screws that hold the gear selector lever in place. I'd check that first. Crawl up under the dash and see if you can see where the lever connects to the column. You may have to remove the plastic steering column cover to get to them.

If I remember correctly, you'll need a torx screw driver to tighten things back up.

 

Thanks, I'll give that a try.

 

it was the neutral safety switch in my wifes jeep that was causing the same problems, maybe another possibility for yah, let us know if it is still causing you problems and the experts will chime in

 

The Digital Transmission Range sensor (DTRS) is probably your problem.

It's right on the side of the tranny.

If the cable wasn't adjusted right, or stretched or something, enough to keep it from starting, it probably wouldn't stay in Park and would roll away

 

Thanks for the replies! I haven't had a chance to tear into it, yet. It has started in park 2X since posting 1st. I'll give an update as soon as I can.

 

I tightened up the screws, as above, and adjusted the cable, as per the Chilton manual. So far, so good. The DTRS is next if it acts up again. I really appreciate the input. I had also had a problem with the cruise control, and searched here on FTE to find the fix (loose brake switch on pedal). Thanks!