Selector Lever Cable Adjustment - Floor Shift

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, REFER to JACKING & LIFTING .
Place the selector lever in DRIVE.
If equipped, remove the nut and the selector lever cable splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Nut And Selector Lever Cable Splash Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, do not remove the heat shield.

Fig 2: Locating Heat Shield
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Clean the cable adjustment lock of any debris.

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Adjustment Lock Of Debris
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NOTE: To prevent selector lever cable damage, do not apply force to the selector lever cable between the manual control lever and the selector lever cable bracket.

Fig 4: Rotating Cable Adjustment Lock Upward

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Rotate the cable adjustment lock upward and remove the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
Place the manual control lever in the (D) position.
- Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise 3 detents into the manual 1st position.
- Rotate the manual control lever clockwise 3 detents into the (D) position.
  
  Fig 5: Rotating Manual Control Lever
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the selector lever cable onto the manual control lever and move the locking tab down.
- Listen for the audible click, then push back on the locking tab to verify it is locked.
- Pull back on the selector lever cable to verify it is installed correctly to the manual lever.
  
  Fig 6: Pulling Back On Selector Lever Cable
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, install the selector lever cable splash shield and the nut.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Nut And Selector Lever Cable Splash Shield
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Verify the vehicle will start in PARK or NEUTRAL and the backup lamps illuminate in REVERSE.