1997 f150 loose shifter Post by Brunstj » Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:07 am. General F150 Discussion - '07 Shifter Problems - Got into my 2007 F-150 today and turned the key and it did nothing. 5. 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. 1987 - 1996 F150 - Shifter feels too loose - I have a '95 F150 with a 5 speed manual. - 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. All you need ar Shifter cable SEEMS fine, no visual problems, and moves smoothly when My 97 Ford Econoline 150 Van (same as F150 truck) gear shifter became loose and wouldn't seat in park. 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. - Hey guys and girls, I need some help. Help! - Ok gentlemen, I went to jump into my truck this morning and noticed something funky going on with my shifter. Onl To clarify for Sweendog. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 Truck. Dont want to loose milage. 1997. 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. 2nd is now D , It's in park at R. Stuck me in Reverse once and Neutral once, not any fun. 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. Mechanic's Assistant chat. also my overdrive off switch dont work now. Reply Like. Remove the screws, add a dab of loctite and reassemble. 1987 - 1996 F150 - Shift lever seems loose - 96 v8 5. 1987 - 1996 F150 - Shift Lever Problem - The shift lever on my 95 5. 4 v8, today I came home and as I was putting my truck in park the needle got stuck in reverse, but the truck was in park. 1987 - 1996 F150 Still running strong! Talk about your 8th and 9th generation Ford F150 trucks. 500 Satisfied Customers. 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. 1997 F150 Wont shift into Park. 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. projectsho89 Hardcore Ford Truck Fanatic 2021+ Ford F150 - 2022 Console Shifter Loose? - So I just happened to notice this. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Floor Shifter Conversion. 97 97 f150 wont shift out of park unless its in accessory. About a year ago, I was driving it, and the shifter became extremely loose. Sometimes I have to push it up further to work. Shifter won't engage any gear. No leaking. Could not get it to shift out of 2nd. I did take the center console off which is easily done Console shifter loose? 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I have a 1997 F-150 that gets stuck in 4 low. Does the 2015 F150 5. 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. Darn thing is way loose. 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. 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150; 2015 + Expedition 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - 98 column shifter issue. I've made this a maintenance deal, once a year. You can wiggle it side to side or up and down. 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. In short. First Name Anthony Joined Feb 12, 2022 Threads 14 Messages 381 2022 F150 XLT Sport 302A FX4 SuperCrew 3. 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. Have not looked at it yet indicator shows in. 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. com (for anything), use this link to help support FordF150. 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. 23 years with Ford specializing in drivability and electrical and AC. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 General discussion on the Ford 1997 - 2003 F150 truck. 1987 - 1996 F150 Still running strong! 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - shifter stuck in park 2002 ford f150 - Hey i have 2002 f150 xlt. 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. Got to messing around some and put it in neutral (or close to it) and it started. She was trying to put transmission in park on the steering column shifter and a small bolt fell out onto her foot. 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. 2001 F250 SD V10 4X4 - A detailed video on how to fix your Ford Bronco or OBS Ford F150 F250 F350 Steering column Shifter tube bushings and eliminate slop from your shifter lever. The column shifter was extremely loose, and sometimes selecting a gear was difficult. chris. 1997 f 150 4x4 not going in 4 wd. I removed the shifter to see if I 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - F-150 94 column shifter broke. The shift linkage bushing is an essential part that connects the transmission linkage and the shift cable. but I managed to solder the loose wire back to the connector. Specifically looking at a 1998 automatic. Now the shift lever does not engage at all, just flops around. Reply. 1998 - 2002 Lincoln Navigator. 08-13-2015 12:06 AM. 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. Park didn't exist when trying to shift to get to park. If this isn't the right place to post, then my apologies. There is lots of slop in the shifter. 6l 4x4 won't work. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - Gear Shifter indicator broken - I have a 2003 f150 fx4 5. 09-27-2015 08:55 PM. Shifter stiff to move. 0. 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150; 2015 + Expedition & Navigator; 1987 - 1996 F150 - Sloppy Column Shifter - Hey fellas, has anybody had any issues with their column shifter getting loose? Shifting still seems tight, but the shifter is really loose in the column. 1997 - 2003 F150 - Shift indicator adjustment help Thing is, the indicator was loose for some time before that but didnt really go bad until few weeks ago. This issue is very common but very easy and inexpensive to fix. Thanx for feedback! 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I'm continuing it work the little issues with the '98 F150 I bought a few weeks back. I got it to use as a utility vehicle as well as a project to learn more on how to repair cars. 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. Recent Posts. When in park or drive, shifter feels solid and in place. 4L auto trans. 14 years at same Ford dealer,senior master and ASE master certified,hybrid certified,SYNC certified,10 year master's tenure. 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. Pre-1997 F150; 1987 - 1996 F150; Sloppy Shifter; Topic Sponsor. Drivetrain - Another Loose Shifter Thread - I know there is a similar thread regarding an '88 F150 with a loose manual shift stick, but my issue might be slightly different. 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. ASE Master -Ford senior master-20 years experience. Where is the heater door acuator located? Tim. : 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. Free shipping on many items 1997 Ford F150 Brakes; Shifters Cable; 1999 Ford F150 Headlight Switch; Ford Explorer F150 Forum. 6 posts • Page 1 of 1. Michael. 1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Transfer case shifter loose '77 F150 4x4 - My handle shifter to the transfer case is loose. Reverse is neutral, when in drive shifter says drive 1, etc. Usually will be enough, 1997 Ford Explorer. 1997 fmanual 4x4 shift. My peeve now is that the rubber boot around the shifter is torn out and looks like crap. 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. The site for Ford truck Quick links. My Shifter practically touches dash when resting in park, have to push it way back to shift into gear. 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. The shifter has quite a bit of play in it and I removed the boot and shifter to inspect things. Ford F-150 / F-Series Generations. 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. 4, 2Wd, 175K, a bit rusty but for the most part functional. 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. Ford Senior Master Tech w/22 yrs exp. I Buy Now!New Shift Lever Tube Bushing from 1AAuto. It was a pain in the patootie, 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 General discussion on the Ford 1997 - 2003 F150 truck. I have a 2001 f150 with shift lever problems. Had to start in Neutral. 1997 - 2003 Ford F150. 1997 E150, Shifter is soft. I could literally shift with 1 finger. ? how do i fix that im a noob basically. It was a little loose prior to a boating trip on which I had to launch the boat on a very steep 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150; 2015 + Expedition 1997 F-150: the shifter lever is loose and I have to play. 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. 129kmiles. It did not click 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX RWD-Maintenance & Repair. Anyway my shifter is getting hard to move in all gears,has been getting progressively worse over the last month or so. I have a 2009 FX4 with the center console shifter. Top. 97F250LD New Member Posts: 1 Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:00 pm. Post by DuaneMorgs » Sat May 01, 2010 12:11 pm. com. F150 1997 5. Also the od works on the shifter. I dont want to swap the cluster. trans. All other gears were normal. Tcase trouble. 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. I noticed the same issue on our old E-Series ambulances at the fire dept. 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. Browse Categories and strengthen a broken gear shift lever on a 1997 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. The truck 2000 Ford F-150: shifter is loose and drops into reverse. - I have a '97 F150 Lariat Ext cab, 5. 1987 - 1996 F150 - 11995 f150 5 speed manual transmission shifting problem m - I have a 1995 f150 4wd with a 5 speed manual transmission. Sep 29, 2015 • 1997 Ford Expedition. to/ia/FDTSR00015In the video, 1A Auto shows how to replace a loose, stuck, or broken automatic transmis Ford F-150 4. , 5. Some time later suddenly my shifter was loose and couldn't get it into park. Looking for 2011 8:50 pm. 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. youtube. Go figure, you try Pre-1997 F150; 1987 - 1996 F150; Shifter won't engage any gear; Topic Sponsor. Noting appears to be broken or missing. 6 auto 4X4. Steve. 521247 1997 - 2003 Ford F-150. 2013 F150 SuperCrew 4x4 TT/F-150 Leaf Spring Mod, 2" BL, 32x11. So I'm pretty sure 1987 - 1996 F150 - Gear shifter sloppy - can't get to PARK - 1993 F150 2 wheel drive. Apart from its primary function, the shift linkage bushing on the F150 enhances the overall feel of the shifter since it reduces the side-to-side and front-to-back compliance with the mechanism of the stock shifter with rubber insulators. Eventually I lost Reverse, Neutral, and Drive which prevented I have a 1997 F250 Light Duty, 5. 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. 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. 98 F150 SC 4X4, 5. Thanx If the automatic transmission shifter is loose, stuck, or broken, watch this how-to video and learn how to replace it yourself. 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. This is an extremely easy fix and the only item required for the repair is thread locker. Vemo products are made by high-quality materials and undergo strict quality tests. I had forgotten about the bolt by then, 1997 - 2003 Ford F-150. also, it 1997 - 2003 F150 - Sloppy Manual Shifter - Okay, so I am not really sure where to post this. 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. Indicator bar (red line) would go up to PARK but would spring back to 2nd gear. 30 in the street, and left her there for a few weeks. Pre-1997 F150; 1987 - 1996 F150; loose shifter; Topic Sponsor. loose bolts ? - well my trucks shifter wont go into park 97 f150 4. 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. 8 litre, supercab shortbox, 2wd, 135,000 miles. Have to start it in Neutral, wont go into park. When i turn the truck on, there is a bracket under your dash that gets loose over time and makes your shifter stick. 2L / 4. This is the classic style that uses a mechanical linkage and vacuums to engage. I have a '95 F150 FlareSide /Step Side with 5. 2000 Ford F-150: shifter is loose and drops into reverse. 1997 - 2002 Ford Expedition. Ford certs and ASE Certs. This particular truck is a 1998 Ford Ranger, but this issue can be found on similar generation F series trucks as well. Buy Now!New Shifter Lever from 1AAuto. 4L E4OD Transmission 1997, Shift Selector Lever by Vemo®. I was responding to a call and instead of being in D it was actually in 3 on the E-Series. Loose shift lever on Steering wheel Ford F150 F250 F350 E150 E250 E350 Read full answer. Shift linkage has went downhill over the past Pre-1997 F150; 1987 - 1996 F150; Sloppy Shifter; 2 T30 bolts that come loose aren't on our columns. I'm just waiting on some led bulbs to get my cluster back in. 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. Since then the shift selector is one notch off. It almost fell into 1st gear. 1A Auto Video Library. Iduno, the kid does 50 down rough dirt roads, maybe the TRS came loose at the transdon't know yet. I acquired the truck brand new. Thread Tools Replace the shifter for the loose in all gears part. Reply Subscribe 1997 Ford F150 won't proper shift into park. 5 - 1997 7. 2 posts • Page 1 of 1. Description : After stopping in driveway my 1997 F150, 4. 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. I have 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 General discussion on the Ford 1997 - 2003 F150 truck. 3,761 Satisfied Customers. 1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - loose shifter - I have a 1986 F-250 (460) 4x4 man. Anyone had similar problem? I think Modular V10 (6. Grade: Aftermarket. Post by parkhurst372 » Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:31 am. Ron. - This is a FYI thread. Ford snr master. 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. Hold the lever up and turn the key. but it seems like it got a lil worse. 1995 Ford F150 shifter extremely loose. No Ford F150 Forum. The screws have a torx head. Eventually after messing with it for a while I can get it to shift into gear. Search Fixya. 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. 2007 11:18 pm. 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. it now only starts in park about half the time and i have to start it in neutral. The other is a manual lever shifter that is mounted on the floor. jleavesl New Member Posts: 1 Joined: Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:40 pm Truck: 1995 F150 XL. video/ib-FDTSR00015This video shows you how to install a shifter lever on your 1997-2003 Ford F-150. After stopping in driveway my 1997 F150, 4. My shifter is way too loose. park. (309,500) my gear shifter. 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. 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. 3,103 Satisfied Customers. Steering Column and shift Linkage Question. when I shift from Park to Reverse, nothing happens. Put it in park while waiting for a train. 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. loose shifter Thanks, you were right. 03-01-2011 03:00 PM. I have a 1996 F-150, the shift lever had become loose and difficult to get into gear. Everything shifts fine. 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. 1997 - 2003 F150; Lightning, Harley-Davidson F-150, Roush F-150 & Saleen F-150; 2015 + Expedition & Navigator; 1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator - stering column shifter - does anybody have a very loose steering column shifter ours on our 2000 expy 4wd is really loose and id like to fix it but wanted to see if anyone else had this prob i searched the site and saw nothing. 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. 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. 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. It is loose and it has a bunch of play in it when you wiggle it with your hand--or just shift gears. 4L , E40D/4R100. 1987 - 1996 F150; Engine Talk; How-To Section; Pre- 1987 / Classic Corner; Community. com http://1aau. 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. 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. This is a video of the cause of a loose steering column shifter on a f-150. Cable bracket screws were loose AGAIN. The shifter is pretty loose, about 4-5 inches of play while in gear. the linkage. net! Looking 03 shifer is loose. also, it Buy Now!New Shifter Lever from 1AAuto. I have Checked ALL of the bolts, they are tight Replaced Pre-1997 F150; 1987 - 1996 F150; Shift pin issue; Topic Sponsor. 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. 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. Position of shift lever seems out of sync with transmission position. Check for loose Torx-headed bolt that connect the shifting mechanism to the cable assembly (under the dash). I am sure my meddling back in Feb. worn. 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. 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. com/watch?v=u-PGxZZnPYw 1997 - 2003 Ford F-150. 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. Truck: 1995 f-150, e4OD auto. It doesn't move a lot but enough to notice. 1987 - 1996 F150 - 1994 F150 4x4 5. If you shop at Amazon. When I pulled up on the track and tried to shift into neutral the shifter would not move. 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. I was able to get it reinstalled and when I got home, started looking at it. Took the column shifter out. 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. 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks. 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. meant to join long before this but simply forgot until now. com https://trq. iron1951. 0l Automatic is loose. 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. See the pic below for reference. 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. 1993 Ford F-150 shifter will not engage. I wouldn't replace the mechanism unless 1997 - 2003 Ford F150 - 2001 F150 shift lever come loose inside column - My wife called me to rescue her. Ensure everything is tight before condeming the cable. 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. - The video shows the bottom then the top of the shifter linkage in the column. I parked my 96 F Superduty with a 460/E40D/4. A 1997 Ford F150 won't proper shift into park. Over the last few days, the shifter has gotten really loose. 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. (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. shifter indicater. 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. It doesn't come out of gear, it just moves. loose shifter. 1997 - 2003 Ford F-150. 1997 f150 won't shift out of park - Ford 1997 F150 Regular Cab question. 3. Reply Subscribe . 1997 - 2003 F150. I recently have noticed alot of slop in the shift lever on the column. 1987 - 1996 F150; Engine Talk; How-To Section; Pre- 1987 / Classic Corner; Ford f150: 1997 f150 4. 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. You may want to do the same. 1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Loose column shifter, caused no start. It moves freely through (P) park to (N) neutral, and will not engage or move into (D) drive. 20 years as a FORD dealership tech. One is a dash mounted knob shifter which is an electronic selector switch for "2WD - 4WD Hi - 4WD Lo". . This is a new to me truck. The attendant stopped the track and it took me almost a minute to get the shifter to move. Ideas??? BTW, I looked for the loose-bolt issue at the end of the shifter shaft. 18+yrs experience. Shift pin issue. 2 is running rough at stop signs doesnt. 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. gear without. didnt help situation. - 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. Awsome truck. shift cable seems to have streched shift lever bushings worn out, shift cable braket loose at transmission. The bushings in the shifter tube can wear out and cause the exact same symptom as if the Torx-headed bolts were loose. FAQ; F150 Forum. 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. i let a buddy of mine drive it the other day Pre-1997 F150; 1987 - 1996 F150; loose shifter; Topic Sponsor. For More Info visit us at: http://1aau. 3L Power Stroke Diesel - loose shifter on column - My shifter is quite loose on the column and sometimes it won't start in park. I looked at the video on how to install the shifter repair kit. June 27, 2010 #2 On the back of the steering colum there is a bracket that holds the shift cable. Thank you. Found no voltage to my shift motor and I'm trying to locat the source of it's power. According to a diagram I found it comes from relays in this transfer case shift relay module but can't find it. My husband 1968-Present E-Series Van/Cutaway/Chassis - Loose shifter lever (checked 2 bolts and they are tight) 1997 - 2003 F150. 0 auto Gear shift lever has a lot of play and especially shifting into drive I have to jiggle it into gear. It feels like the shifter is loose. The shifter has slowly been getting sloppy, especially going into park. Ron Z. gladiator81. I finally did find the bracket that was loose and tightened it up and everything works fine now. View Next Unread. Back to Subforum. rtq mlmk pxaeh spopwd gqpdxk vbljlzp owv dorhxwno xeyd mtnasgux