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Contour, Cougar, Focus & Mystique

  1. Place range selector lever in "D" position. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Remove shift cable from shift control lever. Rotate shift control lever clockwise to full stop, and then rotate shift control lever 2 detents counterclockwise to "D" position. Depress 2 locking tab on adjustment lock cylinder and rotate lock cylinder counterclockwise.
  3. Grasp cable in front of adjustment lock cylinder, and move as necessary to align cable eye with pin on shift arm. Press shift cable onto shift arm. Rotate adjustment lock clockwise until it snaps into place. Lower vehicle.
  4. Check for park gear engagement. Start engine and ensure indicated gear positions match transmission response. Verify vehicle only starts in park and Neutral, and back-up lights operate. If operation is not okay, check transmission range sensor adjustment. See TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR .