Gentlemen,
97 2wd 4lv6 od trans.Shift lever indicator works shows gears.
Lever got loose 2 weeks ago. Now can't get neutral reverse or park without going under and pushing lever manually.
I ordered new shift cable today.
I have had column down as far as I could without taking out completely.

My concern is it's not cable but maybe a spacer or plastic part in shift mech itself.
Anyone have this experience.?
I have had to drive regardless as its my busy season and can't lay it up except for one repair day , I hope.

Thanks in advance

 

Did you tighten the t-25 torx screws at the end of the shaft?

 

Could you be more specific where this is?
As i said I have not dropped column all the way out . I only lowered it and could not really get to anything.

Thanks audioguy

 

I only have ford part pic nothing specific.

 

Put your head by the brake pedal and look up you will see 2 screws that are the torx bits tighten those.Since you dropped your column you might be able to see them they are at the end of the shaft.

Here is a video of what it looks like https://youtu.be/UBkHWnEwRsQ

 

Thanks for your help I will try sat or sun.
I appreciate your time
Keith

 

No problem let me know if that works.

 

Good afternoon,

 

Hi brensranger,
watched video helpful great link.
Those bolts not my problem.
Haynes manual less than helpful. I think there is bad spacer/washer nylon something bad in mech.
They are both tight. I don't have time today to pull column down. Ordered cable from ford even if that's not my problem I own it no returns. Sigh.
Thanks again FOR INFO. I am a stagehand on Long Island and in the middle of season for three venues. It will have to wait. I am now shutting truck off hitting e brake and crawling under to park. As long as I don't put myself in bad spot to get revers i can deal.
Thanks again for your help.
ll keep you posted.
Keith Carroll