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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 03:06 AM
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Angry no shift

ignition switch out got it started but now it wont shift out of park
 
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 03:54 AM
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What type of vehicle?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 04:26 AM
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The great Karnoc is looking at the crystal ball.........nope, it is cloudy.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 05:26 AM
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won't start

have 88 ford F-250 with tilt wheel and cruise. lost some parts to ignition switch. Can get it started but I can't get it to shift out of park.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 07:58 AM
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THat's because there is a locking rod that runs down the steering column, and it's probably not moving. You need to got to the part store and get a new tumbler. The switch is on the top of the steering column down by your feet.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike W
The great Karnoc is looking at the crystal ball.........nope, it is cloudy.
on no, wait , wait, I see an 88 F250 w/ a 7.3






I checked his old posts.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 11:43 AM
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Thanks I'm heading for the parts store!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 06:23 PM
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