I have a 99 Ranger with a automatic with the shift lever on the column. When I went to shift out of park I heard a small pop and the shift lever had a lot of play in it and I can't get it out of park. I am assuming something in the gear shift mechanism has worn out. My question is how would I go to get this apart and replace what ever is wrong. Thanks

 

I don't have an axiomatic, but apparently this is a common problem, I would check that first.

 

Hey sir , non related to post . But how do I post to make a forum I have a problem with my ranger. I'd like a little insite on it

 

Well I took the top cover off and removed the shift lever and pin and got to looking and the transmission column shift selector tube is broke all the way around the tube. Now the important thing is what is the easiest way to remove and replace the broken part. I haver the ford ranger workshop manual vol. 1 but it goes into quite a bit of detail that I was wondering if there is a easier and quicker way to replace it?

 

Google: Ford column shift tube replacement

Common issue on all Ford trucks so doesn't matter if its a Ranger or F150-F350 same setup

 

Yep I did that while I was waiting and found a u tube article on how to do it thank you. Will let you know when I get it fixed.

 

Well I got the part at O'Reilly's #DOR 905-102 and put it in with some help from you tube . Fix Shift Tube Ford Ranger By Bill Morgan. Thanks for all the help.

 

Good work

Not an easy fix, thanks for the follow up