Gearshift Cable Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the parking brake.
Remove the gearshift knob and the floor console finish panel.
Disengage the safety lock by sliding it away from the shifter ball stud.

Fig 1: Disengaging Safety Lock
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NOTE: If the cable lock is difficult to slide out, disconnect the shift cable from the stud, push the lock from the rear and reattach the shift cable to the ball stud.

Fig 2: Disengaging Cable Lock

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Disengage the cable lock by sliding it out from the shift cable end fitting.
Move the shift lever to the center position. With the shifter and the transmission in NEUTRAL, push the cable lock onto the cable.

Fig 3: Pushing Cable Lock Onto Cable
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Engage the safety lock by sliding it over the primary shift cable lock.

Fig 4: Engaging Safety Lock
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Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .