Column Shifter Problems
02-04-2017, 05:11 PM
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Column Shifter Problems
I have a 2008 f150 xlt with a column shifter. For about a year now it has been been very sticky and hard to change between P N D R. Now though it is also not starting in park from time to time unless I really shake the shifter around. It also has not been going into reverse from time to time unless I try it about 5 or 6 times. Any clue what it could be? I have checked the torq screws under the dash but have not checked linkage on the tranny as I don't have a ton of experience with linkages and don't want to mess anything up. Other than that the tranny itself shifts flawlessly once in gear. Any info would be appreciated, thanks.
02-05-2017, 07:33 AM
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I would say it has some5hing to do with your shift cable. Mine melted through on the headers.
Also, the clip, where it attaches to the transmission, may broken. You can crawl under the truck, and take a look at it. Drivers side.
If it's the cable, it's not that hard to replace. If I remember correctly, it was about $35 from the dealer.
Also, the clip, where it attaches to the transmission, may broken. You can crawl under the truck, and take a look at it. Drivers side.
If it's the cable, it's not that hard to replace. If I remember correctly, it was about $35 from the dealer.
02-05-2017, 08:31 PM
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I would say it has some5hing to do with your shift cable. Mine melted through on the headers.
Also, the clip, where it attaches to the transmission, may broken. You can crawl under the truck, and take a look at it. Drivers side.
If it's the cable, it's not that hard to replace. If I remember correctly, it was about $35 from the dealer.
Also, the clip, where it attaches to the transmission, may broken. You can crawl under the truck, and take a look at it. Drivers side.
If it's the cable, it's not that hard to replace. If I remember correctly, it was about $35 from the dealer.