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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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TURN THE KEY,NOTHING!!!!!

I am having a strange thing happen about one out of five times when I try to start the Excursion. I turn the key and nothing, until I lift up on the shift lever and it starts right up. I would do a search but I really didn't know what to call it. The Excursion is a 2001 7.3 4wd if that matters. It has been doing this for 6-8 months. Thanks!!!


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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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Sounds like a problem with the neutral safety switch which only allows the vehicle to crank in park and neutral.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 07:36 AM
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Thanks for the response! Where is the neutral safety switch located and is there some kind of adjustment with the switch? I've looked under the steering column and there was nothing loose. There was an adjustment for the pointer on the gear shift but it didn't seem to do anything. It's not a big deal but it is annoying!!!! Thanks


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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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I think it's on the transmission where the shift linkage connects to the transmission and yes there is an adjustment.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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Thanks again for the information. If anyone has any photos of where on the transmission it is located they would be greatly appreciated. Thanks


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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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Should be located on the outside of the trans at the base of the gear selector.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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I had this problem also. One of the screws under the steering column had fallen out. Luckily it fell right on my foot. I was able to reinstall it with LOCKTITE applied.
 
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