External Shift Linkage
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The manual transaxle is controlled by a floor-mounted gearshift lever located in the floor console. Connection between the floor-mounted gear shift lever and the manual transaxle gear shift control mechanism is made through 2 shift cables. For shift cable adjustment, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION article.