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Selector Lever Indicator Adjustment

  1. Remove the 2 screws and the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Screws And Instrument Panel Lower Steering Column Opening Cover
    G04661774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the screws and the instrument panel opening cover reinforcement.
    Fig 2: Locating Screws And Instrument Panel Opening Cover Reinforcement
    G04661775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Rotate the gearshift lever clockwise until it bottoms out (1st gear), then rotate it counterclockwise 2 detents (D) position.
  4. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
  5. Rotate the thumbwheel to center the selector lever indicator in the middle of the (D) position.
    Fig 3: Locating Thumbwheel To Center Selector Lever Indicator
    G04661776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight.
  7. Rotate the gearshift lever into each detent to verify that the selector lever indicator matches the selected range. Readjust, if necessary.
  8. Install the instrument panel opening cover reinforcement.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Locating Instrument Panel Opening Cover Reinforcement
      G04661777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Installing Instrument Panel Lower Steering Column Opening Cover
      G04661778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.