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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Tow/Haul Button

Why does my tow/haul button not like to work? Has anyone else had this problem. Mine is an 04. At first when it went on the blink, you could push the gear selector toward the front of the truck and the button would engage/disengage the tow/haul mode. Now, it doesnt work period. Is this an easy fix or something I'm gonna dread? Thanks for the help!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 05:18 AM
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Hmmm, just the fact that your gear shift selector moves forward sound odd to me. Normally, you have to pull towards you to change gears. I'll have to remember to look at mine when I go out for lunch and see if mine allows forward movement on the shifter.

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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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You might check to see if the wire is chafed where it exits the gear selector into the column.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 06:42 AM
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You might check to see if the wire is chafed where it exits the gear selector into the column.
Almost every time there is a problem with the button on the end of the shifter that's the reason.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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sounds like an electrical connection. chafed wire or such.
Probably just need to open up the steering column. shouldn't be too difficult if you put your mind to it.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Even if you need to replace the button, it isn't hard.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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Alright, well thanks guys. I have put it off for sometime now and finally it wouldnt go in at all. I'll look at it and post back as soon as I have time.

As far as it moving forward, I have noticed that all fords of this design do such moving. I think it's a bad design, but they didnt ask me...
 
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