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Selector Lever Cable Adjustment: Adjustment

  1. Shift selector lever in position "D".
    Fig 1: Shifting Selector Lever To "D" Position
    G01613065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  3. NOTE: Make sure the selector lever cable outer sleeve is free for moving after unlocking.
    Fig 2: Opening Selector Lever Cable Locking Mechanism
    G01613066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Open the selector lever cable locking mechanism (turn counterclockwise).
  5. NOTE: The TR sensor mark must be inline with the transaxle selector lever.
    Fig 3: Moving Selector Lever To "D" Position
    G01613067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Move the transaxle selector lever to position "D" (TR sensor removed shown).
  7. Close the selector lever cable outer sleeve by turning the locking mechanism clockwise.
    Fig 4: Closing Selector Lever Cable Locking Mechanism
    G01613068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Check the selector lever cable adjustment.