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Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

  1. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
    Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
    G06064260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Place the selector lever in DRIVE.
    Fig 2: Locating Selector Lever In Drive Position
    G06283364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Place the manual control lever in DRIVE.
    1. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until it stops.
    2. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise one detent.
    Fig 3: Rotating Manual Control Lever
    G06067707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Unlock the adjuster.
    1. Pry the latch up.
    2. Push the lock tab to slide it over.
    Fig 4: Prying Latch Up
    G06064263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Slide the cable end forward or backward to align it with the manual control lever.
    Fig 5: Sliding Cable End
    G06064264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. With the adjuster locking tab released, connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever.
    Fig 6: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
    G06067710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Slide the release tab back to lock the adjuster.
    Fig 7: Sliding Release Tab Back To Locking Adjuster
    G06067711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.
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