Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer to OEM Color Coding .

Adjustment 

1. With the vehicle in N, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
2. Position the selector lever in D.

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3. Remove the bolts and the heat shield.

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4. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission manual lever.

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5. Position the transmission manual lever in D
   • Rotate the manual lever clockwise until it stops.
   • Rotate the manual lever counterclockwise 3 detents.

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6. Gently pry the center of the lock outward and slide the lock down to unlock the adjuster.

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7. Connect the selector lever cable to the transmission manual lever.

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8. Lock the selector lever cable adjuster.

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9. Verify the vehicle starts in P and N only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in R.
10. Install the heat shield and the bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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