1997 f150 loose shifter Reply Like. As I tried several times to shift into Park a 1 inch, This is a video of the cause of a loose steering column shifter on a f-150. Grabbed a 1/4 Ratchet and an Extended T30 Torx Bit Socket and Tightened them both up 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Gear Shift Indicator Adjustment 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 General discussion on the Ford 1997 - 2003 F150 truck. 521247 1997 - 2003 Ford F-150. View Next Unread. Site News and Update Information; Regional Forums; Trades & Sales; 1999 - 2016 Super Duty - Loose shifter, not finding park not loose torx bolts? - My 2004 Ford F-250 has an extremely loose shift lever. ASE Master -Ford senior master-20 years experience. 1997 Ford E350 V10 Econoline van. Loose shift lever on Steering wheel Ford F150 F250 F350 E150 E250 E350 Read full answer. 1987 - 1996 F150 Still running strong! Talk about your 8th and 9th generation Ford F150 trucks. 1997 - 2003 F150. 3,103 Satisfied Customers. 1987 - 1996 F150 Still running strong! 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - shifter stuck in park 2002 ford f150 - Hey i have 2002 f150 xlt. This is the classic style that uses a mechanical linkage and vacuums to engage. Description : After stopping in driveway my 1997 F150, 4. Pre-1997 F150; 1987 - 1996 F150; Shift 2021+ Ford F150 - loose shift mech on f150 lariat - The center console shifter of my 2021 f150 has suddenly gotten a lot of slop between park and reverse. I could literally shift with 1 finger. 1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - loose shifter - I have a 1986 F-250 (460) 4x4 man. This issue is very common but very easy and inexpensive to fix. when I shift from Park to Reverse, nothing happens. It is stuck in Park. 1987 - 1996 F150; Engine Talk; How-To Section; Pre- 1987 / Classic Corner; Ford f150: 1997 f150 4. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Jun 8, 2011 1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - How to Repair a Loose Shift Lever on a T-18 or T-19 4-Speed Transmission - This was originally posted in another thread that covered a lot of topics. - First: If you have a little slack in your shifter, it could be the cable has became loose or that the two torque bit screws are loose under your dash. I was able to get it reinstalled and when I got home, started looking at it. I got it to use as a utility vehicle as well as a project to learn more on how to repair cars. - Hey guys and girls, I need some help. Top. There are two types of shifters available on the 2002 4x4 F-150's. Robert Maltby New Member Posts: 6 Joined: Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:34 pm Truck: 1997 F-150 4X4. Dont want to loose milage. to/ia/1ASTC00068This video shows you how to install shifter tube bushings on your 1997-2003 So I guess this is a common problem with fords My truck shift linkage has felt sloppy for a while then it stopped going into park! Video tutorial on how to repair a common issue amongst may Ford trucks which causes sloppy or loose column shifter linkage. I removed the shifter to see if I 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - F-150 94 column shifter broke. 6 L would not shift into Park and the gear shift seemed to be looser than normal. but it seems like it got a lil worse. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Gear Shifter indicator broken - I have a 2003 f150 fx4 5. Back to Subforum. I have a 1996 F-150, the shift lever had become loose and difficult to get into gear. 1987 - 1996 F150 - Shift Lever Problem - The shift lever on my 95 5. I Buy Now!New Shift Lever Tube Bushing from 1AAuto. 1997 - 2002 Ford Expedition. June 27, 2010 #2 On the back of the steering colum there is a bracket that holds the shift cable. Ron Z. My peeve now is that the rubber boot around the shifter is torn out and looks like crap. 3. Got to messing with my General F150 Discussion - 2004 F150 shifter is loose, won't shift gears - I had this problem while stuck in traffic. But someone told me that it's a pretty simple adjustment. About a year ago, I was driving it, and the shifter became extremely loose. Darn thing is way loose. Its the 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150 I remember being able to do it with just taking the upper and lower shroud/cover loose and not having to remove the 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Fixing loose shifter? - 98 F250 light duty I'll start off by saying I'm very new to working on vehicles. whats the fix, do i need a new lever or is there a bolt loose. 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I've taken the panel off under the dash and looked at the steering column, but I can't find anything that I can tighten. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Neutral Safety Switch & Shifting Issues - Will here, I'm having issues with the Neutral Safety Switch (which I know affects the truck starting in Park or Reverse), but I also have an issue where the truck does not want to shift into Park or Reverse easily. linkage. 4L, 4X4, Auto Trans The gear selector would I just fixed my problem with shifter not going into park and being loose as well Discover solutions for the loose gear shifter in your 1997 Ford F-150. 1987 - 1996 F150 - Shifter feels too loose - I have a '95 F150 with a 5 speed manual. 2004 - 2004 Ford F150 Heritage Truck. chris. It is loose and it has a bunch of play in it when you wiggle it with your hand--or just shift gears. The truck in thi In this video I will show how I fix the common problem of a loose shift lever on a Ford F250. 6L / 5. Steve. I had forgotten about the bolt by then, 1997 - 2003 Ford F-150. Looking for recent topics wrong but when ever i do a search for something I get a ton of results not related to what I'm looking for. 30 in the street, and left her there for a few weeks. I finally did find the bracket that was loose and tightened it up and everything works fine now. 08-13-2015 12:06 AM. 3L Power Stroke Diesel - loose shifter on column - My shifter is quite loose on the column and sometimes it won't start in park. 2 is running rough at stop signs doesnt. Ever since I have owned it has always been in my opinion harder than 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Sloppy/loose column shifter '92-'96 - E4OD automatic - How to fix - Thought this might help someone, I searched on here and found one mention of it. didnt help situation. Steering Column and shift Linkage Question. 2007 11:18 pm. also my overdrive off switch dont work now. I am moving the shifter back and forth through the video. (309,500) my gear shifter. 14 years at same Ford dealer,senior master and ASE master certified,hybrid certified,SYNC certified,10 year master's tenure. Thread Tools. Where is the heater door acuator located? Tim. Ford Senior Master Tech w/22 yrs exp. I looked at the video on how to install the shifter repair kit. 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks. FAQ; F150 Forum. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - loose shifter in my 01 - the truck has an automatic transmission, but the shifter lever now has a lot play in it and is getting worse with each use. Noting appears to be broken or missing. 97F250LD New Member Posts: 1 Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:00 pm. 1987 - 1996 F150 - Shift lever seems loose - 96 v8 5. trans. i let a buddy of mine drive it the other day Pre-1997 F150; 1987 - 1996 F150; loose shifter; Topic Sponsor. I have a '95 F150 FlareSide /Step Side with 5. Had to start in Neutral. My 2003 f150 4x4 has a loose shifter i already checked the bolts behind the dash and snuged them down i have to put it in 2nd for drive and N for 1968-Present E-Series Van/Cutaway/Chassis - Shifter is loose - I know this one is common, but I have tried all of the common fixes nothing. The site for Ford truck Quick links. All you need ar 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Sloppy/loose column shifter '92-'96 - E4OD automatic - How to fix - Thought this might help someone, I searched on here and found one mention of it. This particular truck is a 1998 Ford Ranger, but th 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Shifter stiff to move - I have been chasing down a sloppy column shifter and I got that figured out 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 General discussion on the Ford 1997 - 2003 F150 truck. 1997 F150 Wont shift into Park. The shifter has slowly been getting sloppy, especially going into park. My husband 1968-Present E-Series Van/Cutaway/Chassis - Loose shifter lever (checked 2 bolts and they are tight) 1997 - 2003 F150. Eventually after messing with it for a while I can get it to shift into gear. Anyway my shifter is getting hard to move in all gears,has been getting progressively worse over the last month or so. 97 The shift lever will lock in place where you have to hold the brake and turn the key to get the lever to move, but the truck rolls unless the I found a loose thorax brass colored screw down by the lower end of the shift lever tighten it Is your shifter not just loose but actually broken? Check out this video: https://www. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Shift lever sloppy - Hello, I was advised that Ford F-150 trucks are known to have sloppy shift levers on the tree. at 310557 right now Instead they just loosened up enough to allow the shifter to get sloppy loose and loose full travel to the lower gears Similar Threads - Shift lever issues Forum Date; F250 4x4 automatic transmission shift lever problem: 1992 - 1996 Ford F150, F250 and F350 Truck Forum: Dec 8, 2020: Intermittent shift issues: 1992 - 1996 Ford 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 94 F150 E40D Column Shifter loose - The past few months the brake shift interlock on my f150 has gotten to the point where I had to press the brake down as hard as I could for the column shifter to move out of park. It moves freely through (P) park to (N) neutral, and will not engage or move into (D) drive. shifter indicater. 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Loose column shifter, caused no start. Shifting lever moves freely. 1997 f 150 4x4 not going in 4 wd. 3L Power Stroke Diesel - column shifter - wont start in park? - My friends truck has an intermittent starting problem when in 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150; there is a plate with 2 torx scres, 90% of the time, they are loose, or have fallen out, just tighten up, 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Shift Linkage Adjustment - I have a 99 auto 4. net! Looking 03 shifer is loose. Search using Ford F150 Gear Shift Indicator Adjustment 1997 F150 XLT 4x4. F150 1997 5. to/h/cDJ/Does the gear shifter lever in your car or truck feel like it just came loose, and the gears aren't changing 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Shifter Lever Replacement - I am going to be replacing the shift lever on my friend's truck soon. 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Common issues with the steering column of a 1997 Ford F150 include loose or worn steering components, power steering fluid leaks, Ford Vehicles Loose Steering Column Shifter: Shift Tube Bushing Replacement Guide. 1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Loose Shifter - The automatic shift lever on the column of my 78 F150 is quite loose and has a lot of play in it. Have to start it in Neutral, wont go into park. Tightened and thread locked. This procedure applies to many years o 1997 - 2003 F150 - 1997 f150 shift cable problem - 1997 f150 4. The truck only has 58K verified miles on it and has been In this video, I repaired a sloppy gear shift lever on a 1994 F150 with a 5speed M5OD transmission. I poked around the column, 1999 - 2016 Super Duty - Loose shift lever - I have a 2003 super duty crew cab 4x4 with V-10 auto w/167k. 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Ford certs and ASE Certs. I was responding to a call and instead of being in D it was actually in 3 on the E-Series. It wasn't physically hard, but it - Answered by a verified Ford Mechanic. Remove the screws, add a dab of loctite and reassemble. Thread Tools Search this Thread Apr 1 1999 - 2016 Super Duty - Rubber shifter boot on column??? what gives - So the column is loose on my truck, but the shifter handle is fine. projectsho89 Hardcore Ford Truck Fanatic 2021+ Ford F150 - 2022 Console Shifter Loose? - So I just happened to notice this. The shifter had a lot of slop. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Floor Shifter Conversion. My gear shift lever came loose, I took the boot off and I think the gears have to be inline a certain way before I stab the shifter back in. Reply Subscribe 1997 Ford F150 won't proper shift into park. Got 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Replacing Gear Shifter Tube Bushings - Hi All. 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Hey What I found was a shift tube that had completely snapped in half, and the torx screws down on the end near the shift cable were loose. The shifter has quite a bit of play in it and I removed the boot and shifter to inspect things. 1997 - 2003 F150 - Replacing Gear Shifter Tube Bushings - Hi All. Shifter stiff to move. The attendant stopped the track and it took me almost a minute to get the shifter to move. 03-01-2011 03:00 PM. 1995 Ford F150 shifter extremely loose. 1993 Ford F-150 shifter will not engage. Clear and Concise Wiring Diagram for 1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Gear shifter loose - when I got into my '72 today, noticed that the shifter wobbled up and down 2004 - 2008 F150; 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150; 2015 + Expedition & Navigator; 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - loose shifter in my 01 - the truck has an automatic transmission, but the shifter lever now has a lot play in it and is getting worse with each use. I have to put it in Neutral to engage reverse gear Try doing a search on here, there is a article on here that might help, it helped me. 1998 - 2002 Lincoln Navigator. Learn 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Help! 4x4 shifter loose/floppy, like it's not connected to anything - I have a 98 F150 manual transmission, 4x4, and I went out to go to work today and I started the truck and went to put it in 4 hi because we have Gear selector/shifter loose. worn. It doesn't come out of gear, it just moves. When I pulled up on the track and tried to shift into neutral the shifter would not move. video/ib-FDTSR00015This video shows you how to install a shifter lever on your 1997-2003 Ford F-150. Tcase trouble. Ford snr master. Truck: 1995 f-150, e4OD auto. Everything shifts fine. also, it 1997 - 2003 F150 - Sloppy Manual Shifter - Okay, so I am not really sure where to post this. Mechanic's Assistant chat. It's even preventing me from starting the truck at times because it does not want to go all the up into the park position 1999 - 2003 7. I noticed the same issue on our old E-Series ambulances at the fire dept. Shifting isn't a problem, just the play in 2009 - 2014 F150 - Is your shifter handle loose (center console shift)? - My shifter handle is a little loose. 1997 fmanual 4x4 shift. Park didn't exist when trying to shift to get to park. My shifter is way too loose. Plug (Connector): 11 Pins. ) Also, the gear shift indicator came to rest between Park and Reverse. 0l Automatic is loose. The truck 2000 Ford F-150: shifter is loose and drops into reverse. The shifter on the column in my '95 was really sloppy but there were nice positive clicks in the selector arm on the Discover solutions for the loose gear shifter in your 1997 Ford F-150. Post by Brunstj » Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:07 am. The usual issue how to replace a shift cable in a 1998 ford f150 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Location of transfer case shift relay module?? - 1998 f150 4. Reply Subscribe Here is another one where more bolts on the gear shifter itself is loose on the tube and in this one his tube is 3. UPDATE: All fixed, was a loose Torx 1997 - 2003 F150 - Manual Transmission - Broken Stick Shift Knob - While shifting gears in my 1998 Ford F-150 V6 truck earlier this week, the stick shift knob came off in my hand. 5 EB Occupation Controls & Automation Specialist Feb 22, 2022 #2 I have 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 4WD Shifter Repair 2004 - 2008 F150; 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150; It will take a couple hard blows to knock the detent 1987 - 1996 F150 - 87 Transfer Case Shift/Linkage Issue - I bought a used BW 1356 Transfer case after mine started grinding - but the shifter and linkage don't line up! The salvage yard claims there is only one model 2004 - 2008 F150; 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150; 2015 + Expedition & Navigator; It had about 50k miles on it and the shifter (auto) was super-loose. 2013 F150 SuperCrew 4x4 TT/F-150 Leaf Spring Mod, 2" BL, 32x11. Eventually I lost Reverse, Neutral, and Drive which prevented I have a 1997 F250 Light Duty, 5. Vemo products are made by high-quality materials and undergo strict quality tests. Is there a way to adjust the Come along as we show you just how easy it can be to change the shifter bushings on your Ford steering column shifter. No Ford F150 Forum. Free shipping on many items 1997 Ford F150 Brakes; Shifters Cable; 1999 Ford F150 Headlight Switch; Ford Explorer F150 Forum. 1997 ford f150 automatic v8 will not go into park position but starts in nuetral whats wrong. Thread Tools Replace the shifter for the loose in all gears part. The column shifter was extremely loose, and sometimes selecting a gear was difficult. Sometimes I have to push it up further to work. Pre-1997 F150; 1987 - 1996 F150; loose shifter; Topic Sponsor. com http://1aau. Pre-1997 F150; 1987 - 1996 F150; Shift lever seems loose; Topic Sponsor. Search Fixya. So I'm pretty sure that 2009 - 2014 Ford F150 - HELP PLEASE--2009 FX4 center gear shifter loose. I have 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 General discussion on the Ford 1997 - 2003 F150 truck. Ideas??? BTW, I looked for the loose-bolt issue at the end of the shifter shaft. The other is a manual lever shifter that is mounted on the floor. First Name Anthony Joined Feb 12, 2022 Threads 14 Messages 381 2022 F150 XLT Sport 302A FX4 SuperCrew 3. All other gears were normal. I did take the center console off which is easily done Console shifter loose? Thread starter; Start date Feb 22, 2022; Watchers 1; Well-known member. : 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150; 2015 + Expedition & Navigator; 1987 - 1996 F150 - Sloppy Shifter - Recently purchased a 1991 F150 XLT Lariat 4. 1987 - 1996 F150; Engine Talk; 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Loose column shifter - Any way to tighten this thing up so it lines up right on the selected gear? Seems kinda loose. 4, 2Wd, 175K, a bit rusty but for the most part functional. Now the shift lever does not engage at all, just flops around. loose shifter Thanks, you were right. 2000 Ford F-150: shifter is loose and drops into reverse. Browse Categories and strengthen a broken gear shift lever on a 1997 Ford F-150. 6 auto 4x4 ive read there coould be loose bolts or something where would i find these at and if its not the bolts what else could it be. I'm just waiting on some led bulbs to get my cluster back in. I'm now tackling a loose gear shifter. Awsome truck. Took the column shifter out. 0 auto Gear shift lever has a lot of play and especially shifting into drive I have to jiggle it into gear. 5/15 BFG A/T's, Ford Explorer 1997 OHV 4WD XLT K&N Intake Yokohama Geolander 265/15 tires. F150 Shift Indicator Adjustment; 1997-2003 Ford F150 Gear Shift Indicator Adjustment. 9L E4OD. Does the 2015 F150 5. 23 years with Ford specializing in drivability and electrical and AC. This is an extremely easy fix and the only item required for the repair is thread locker. 4L E4OD Transmission 1997, Shift Selector Lever by Vemo®. ? how do i fix that im a noob basically. Drive is not affected and In this video, I show y'all a common problem with the shifter arm in 10th gen F-150's (1997-2003) with automatic transmissions and how to fix this issue. Found no voltage to my shift motor and I'm trying to locat the source of it's power. iron1951. com. Sep 29, 2015 • 1997 Ford Expedition. I dont want to swap the cluster. But when I am in neutral or reverse, it seems I can swing the shifter a good 1/4-1/2 inch back and forth. 1987 - 1996 F150 - Shifter loose, cant drive now. Apr 13, 2004 | 12:54 AM Share #3 How to repair a common issue amongst may Ford trucks which causes sloppy or loose column shifter linkage. The shifter on the column in my '95 was really sloppy but there were nice positive clicks in the selector arm on the When I went to leave the shifter handle felt way loose. After stopping in driveway my 1997 F150, 4. shift cable seems to have streched shift lever bushings worn out, shift cable braket loose at transmission. 500 Satisfied Customers. 6. 1987 - 1996 F150 Still running strong! I've ripped the one in my work Explorer out twice while trying to shift after it had been loose for a bit. 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150; 2015 + Expedition 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - 98 column shifter issue. gear without. In fact, I have to be precise in picking a gear (reverse or park) otherwise it is in between and can be knocked in either direction. Looking for 2011 8:50 pm. I have a 2009 FX4 with the center console shifter. I am sure my meddling back in Feb. The ABS-looking body had cracked around the area that slides 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - shifter wont go into park. I acquired the truck brand new. Have not looked at it yet indicator shows in. If you shop at Amazon. Could not get it to shift out of 2nd. Ford F-150 / F-Series Generations. 2nd is now D , It's in park at R. 6 auto 4X4. According to a diagram I found it comes from relays in this transfer case shift relay module but can't find it. I've made this a maintenance deal, once a year. She was trying to put transmission in park on the steering column shifter and a small bolt fell out onto her foot. Ron. 1987 - 1996 F150 - 11995 f150 5 speed manual transmission shifting problem m - I have a 1995 f150 4wd with a 5 speed manual transmission. Reverse is neutral, when in drive shifter says drive 1, etc. 4L , E40D/4R100. 1997 f150 won't shift out of park - Ford 1997 F150 Regular Cab question. Looks like previous owner busted up plastic shroud to accomodate the shifter problem 1997 - 2003 F150 1997-2003 F150, 1997-1999 F250LD, 7700 & 2004 F150 Heritage 1997 F150 automatic won't shift into park. Specifically looking at a 1998 automatic. Anyone had this issue and have any idea 1994. April 11, 2015 #49 2006 1987 - 1996 F150 - Automatic Gear Shifter Very Loose - E40D - Hello, I have a 1990 F150 with the E40D automatic transmission. also, it Buy Now!New Shifter Lever from 1AAuto. It was a pain in the patootie, 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 General discussion on the Ford 1997 - 2003 F150 truck. You may want to do the same. I've already tightened the torx screws and adjusted the needle but there's still play in the shifter. 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150; 2015 + Expedition & Navigator; 2021+ Ford F150 - Console shifter problem - This morning I stopped at the car wash on my way to work. Stuck me in Reverse once and Neutral once, not any fun. The post coming out of the tranny is very solid the play seems to be in how the lever slides over the post as it can move on that post 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 95 F-150 Automatic Shifter is loose - I have a 1995 F-150 and the automatic shifter is loose it shakes around but goes into gear correctly everytime. It doesn't move a lot but enough to notice. I could use some sound advice here. Put it in park while waiting for a train. 1987 - 1996 F150; Engine Talk; How-To Section; Pre- 1987 / Classic Corner; Community. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 97 F150 Frozen Manual Transfer Case Shift Lever - Hi I have a 97 F150 4x4 with the manual transfer case on the floor and cannot move the shifter at all up and down Then a spritz of straight ATF after it's loose again. 6l 4x4 won't work. Bad Shift Linkage Bushings. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 Truck. youtube. Over the last few days, the shifter has gotten really loose. 8L - Engine Issue & loose shifter - So after wanting to own a 9th generation F150 for some time I finally pulled the trigger and grabbed one. 2L / 4. Looking for recent topics? 1998 anyone have the diagram on a shifter cable for a 1998 F-150? My gear shifter is really loose and it won't go into park now. com (for anything), use this link to help support FordF150. the linkage. to/ia/FDTSR00015In the video, 1A Auto shows how to replace a loose, stuck, or broken automatic transmis Ford F-150 4. 1997 - 2003 Ford F-150. 4L auto trans. I'm continuing it work the little issues with the '98 F150 I bought a few weeks back. I've moved the Get the best deals on Shifters, Cables & Linkages for 1997 Ford F-150 when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. 09-27-2015 08:55 PM. Forums > Ford Truck Forum - F-150 Generations > 10th Generation F-Series : 1997 - 2003 > Tech Info > How to: fix loose gear shifter Discussion in 'Tech Info' started by iowaredneck, Jun 8, 2011. You can wiggle it side to side or up and down. 5 - 1997 7. Cable bracket screws were loose AGAIN. Check for loose Torx-headed bolt that connect the shifting mechanism to the cable assembly (under the dash). Help! - Ok gentlemen, I went to jump into my truck this morning and noticed something funky going on with my shifter. There is lots of slop in the shifter. - This is a FYI thread. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Difficulty with column shifter - I have done a little bit of searching, a little bit of googling, and everything that I have found talks about problems SHIFTING not problems with the SHIFTER. 2 posts • Page 1 of 1. A 1997 Ford F150 won't proper shift into park. 18+yrs experience. So I'm pretty sure 1987 - 1996 F150 - Gear shifter sloppy - can't get to PARK - 1993 F150 2 wheel drive. The bolt is tight that holds it on and it shifts fine etc 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150; 2015 + Expedition & Navigator; Maintenance Shop - Loose shifter - I have a '95 F150 with a 5 speed manual. Some time later suddenly my shifter was loose and couldn't get it into park. Show 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150; 2015 + Expedition & Navigator; The screws come loose an cause the shifter to becomes sloppy. Thread Tools 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Broken Column Shifter - Hi 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 General discussion on the Ford check the two little bolts that hold the shifter up and down position to catch on transmission they are coming to get loose in fall apart easy fix find bolts retighten if I'm understanding correctly check YouTube videos 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 5-speed shifter is loose in gear - 1992 Ford F150 Nite 4x4 302 v8 5-speed I can get into gear, but once its in gear it feels 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks 5-speed shifter is loose in gear. 0 engine. 6 posts • Page 1 of 1. Go figure, you try Pre-1997 F150; 1987 - 1996 F150; Shifter won't engage any gear; Topic Sponsor. 8 litre, supercab shortbox, 2wd, 135,000 miles. loose shifter. Hold the lever up and turn the key. 0. Reply Subscribe . One is a dash mounted knob shifter which is an electronic selector switch for "2WD - 4WD Hi - 4WD Lo". In this video, I show in detail how to fix a loose shifter column and adjust the dial so it can display the accurate gear the vehicle is in. Started vehicle, then shifting became a problem. Is your shift indicator showing you're in Reverse when you're actually in Park? If your cable has come loose then you should move the shifter from P > 1 as that makes it a lot easier to hook back on. 98 F150 SC 4X4, 5. It almost fell into 1st gear. (Incidentally, as I tried several times to shift into Park a 1 inch, brass, star head machined screw fell out from under the steering column. Shift pin issue. - alright, 2 nuts that hold up the steering colum,and there are 2 more dirictly behind them further down the colum,maybe those are loose,,the shifter its self is conected to colum with just a slip pin that drops in,simular to a door pin but much smaller. Thanx If the automatic transmission shifter is loose, stuck, or broken, watch this how-to video and learn how to replace it yourself. 6 and rrecently the shifter has been sloppy, how can I adjust it? 1997 Ford F150, Gearshift on column very loose, got in it felt like something broke gear shift on column won't go Ford F250: Will shifter and shifter tube from 1997 ford f150. Reply. 1A Auto Video Library. com/watch?v=u-PGxZZnPYw 1997 - 2003 Ford F-150. . Post by DuaneMorgs » Sat May 01, 2010 12:11 pm. Pre-1997 F150. The automatic transmission does not want to shift I crawled under the dash and found the mentioned 2 Bolts and they were both loose on my 2001 F150. Thread Tools Search this Thread 04-28-2008, 02:36 PM Drivetrain - Gear Lever Loose- Wont Shift Into Gear - Hello For F150 Lovers! I'm new to this forum. Shifter won't engage any gear. 17 posts • Page 1 of 1. It feels like the shifter is loose. I have one of the weird 1999 F-250s that aren't a SD. Learn about bushing replacement, common issues, and maintenance tips at RepairPal. It did not click 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX RWD-Maintenance & Repair. When I say extremely loose, I can literally pull the shift lever over and touch my leg (a good foot of play). This is a video of the cause of a loose steering column shifter on a f-150. Pre-1997 F150; 1987 - 1996 F150; Sloppy Shifter; Topic Sponsor. When i turn the truck on, there is a bracket under your dash that gets loose over time and makes your shifter stick. Indicator bar (red line) would go up to PARK but would spring back to 2nd gear. This is a new to me truck. I have a few issues with it that I would like 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - shift lever loose at column - my 99 shift lever is loose at the column, and has been that way for a while. What is the Skip to content 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - 1995 F-150 Sloppy shifter (automatic) - Fellas, Been away for a while, but I need some help. 97 97 f150 wont shift out of park unless its in accessory. General F150 Discussion - '07 Shifter Problems - Got into my 2007 F-150 today and turned the key and it did nothing. 4 L have an IAC valve? Can the air bag light be replaced in the cluster 5 1987 - 1996 F150 - loose shifter - i have a '94 F-150XLT w/ 5-speed manual transmition. The bushings in the shifter tube can wear out and cause the exact same symptom as if the Torx-headed bolts were loose. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Won't shift out of park - Having a problem when I turn the truck on, step on the brake, and try to put it into gear, the lever won't move, as if im not stepping on the brake. it now only starts in park about half the time and i have to start it in neutral. Usually will be enough, 1997 Ford Explorer. Thank you. 3,761 Satisfied Customers. 1997 F-150: the shifter lever is loose and I have to play. However, the day before 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - transfer case shift linkage - Hello first time with a ford, and i was a little confused on my 03 f150 i have to pull as hard as i can on my shift lever to go from 2h to 4h and it seems to go to neutral but not 1997 - 2003 F150 - Gear Shift problems, stuck in Park. Ensure everything is tight before condeming the cable. The shifter is pretty loose, about 4-5 inches of play while in gear. I recently have noticed alot of slop in the shift lever on the column. Got to messing around some and put it in neutral (or close to it) and it started. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150. 2004 - 2008 F150; 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150; 2015 + Expedition & Navigator; 2015 - 2020 Ford F150 - column shift lever loose, need help - 2016 F150 Super cab with V8 50K miles If I want to go from park to reverse I have to move lever down to neutral then up to reverse to get it to go into gear. When I got to work it happened If the shifter is just loose, try turning key to on then with foot on brake shift all the way to D2 and back up smartly to P. I have a 5 speed manual transmission in a 1997 Ford f150 that is stuck in first gear and will not shift into any other gear including neutral. When in park or drive, shifter feels solid and in place. gladiator81. 129kmiles. Position of shift lever seems out of sync with transmission position. Recent Posts.
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