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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.
  1. From inside the vehicle, feed the selector lever cable through the opening in the bulkhead and downward toward the transmission.
  2. Seat the selector lever cable rubber grommet in the bulkhead opening.
    3. 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.
  3. Connect the selector lever cable to the steering column.
    1. Install the new selector lever cable retainer.
    2. Connect the selector lever cable to the steering column bracket.
    3. Connect the selector lever cable to the transmission selector lever arm and support.
    4. Fig 1: Connecting Shift Cable To Steering Column
    GF0003808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Place the selector lever in the Overdrive (Circle D) position.
  5. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the selector lever.
  6. Rotate the manual lever forward until the travel stops. Then rotate the manual lever back 2 detents to the (D) position.
    7. Fig 2: Rotating Manual Lever Forward Until Travel Stops
    GF0003776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


    NOTE: 4.6/5.4L shown, 4.2L similar.
    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.
  1. Connect the selector lever cable to the selector lever cable bracket. Do not connect the selector lever cable to the manual control lever at this time.
    2. Fig 1: Connecting The Selector Lever Cable
    GF0003809Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the selector lever bracket.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Connector
    GF0003543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
  3. Connect the selector lever cable to the manual control lever and lock the adjuster.
    4. Fig 3: Locking Transmission Shift Cable Lock Tab
    GF0003778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Failure to route the selector lever cable in the routing clip can allow the cable to rest on exhaust components causing damage to the cable.
  4. Route the selector lever cable in the routing clip.
    5. Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable In Routing Clip
    GF0003742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Verify the vehicle will start in PARK and NEUTRAL. Verify the reverse lamps illuminate in the REVERSE position. If not, check the adjustment of the transmission range (TR) sensor. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E article.
  6. Install the 2 screws and the lower dash panel.
    7. Fig 5: Locating Lower Dash Panel Screws
    GF0003788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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