Vehicles equipped with a column shifter
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Rotate the selector lever clockwise until it bottoms out (1st gear), then rotate the selector lever counterclockwise 2 detent positions (Overdrive (Circle D) position).
- Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the selector lever.
- Slide the selector lever cable adjustment lock upwards and remove the cable from the manual lever.
- Rotate the manual lever forward until the travel stops. Then rotate the manual lever back 2 detents to the Overdrive (Circle D) position.
- Connect the selector lever cable to the manual lever and slide the lock downward to lock the adjuster.
- Verify that the engine will start in PARK and NEUTRAL. Verify that the reverse lamps will illuminate in the REVERSE position. If not, check the adjustment of the transmission range (TR) sensor. For additional information on adjusting the TR sensor, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E article.
NOTE:
When installing the selector lever cable, make sure that the selector lever cable locking tabs are locked in place and the cable end is snapped onto the ball stud. Press the selector lever cable into the bracket and listen for the cable to click in place. Pull back on the selector lever cable to make sure that it is locked into the bracket. Also make sure that the selector lever cable end is correctly installed onto the ball stud. Pull back on the selector lever cable end to make sure that the cable end is correctly installed.