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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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01 7.3 column shifter slop

The column shifter on my 01 7.3l F250CC has quite a bit of slop. Shifting into drive and reverse takes some hunting. Is this a transmission issue or a shifter issue? DIY or shop fix?

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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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Trevor check this out it should help you out,
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...t-linkage.html
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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Red Boat,

All I can say is wow! I have been living with this problem since I bought the truck two years ago. I thought it was just an old truck annoyance. The link you guided me to helped me fix the problem in about five minutes.

Once again, thanks.

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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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No problem bro, thats what the FTE brotherhood is all about!!!
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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Here is one I had saved that Roland had posted

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...djustment.html
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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Gotta love a quick fix!
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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I have no slop in my shifter, but I went out to check anyways. I checked the bottom bolt, good. I checked the top bolt and to my surprise it screwed in about 3-4 turns! Check your bolts fellas!
 
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