When starting the car I have to place my gear shift lever into D1 and slam it into park to turn the car over. Then it does not always stay in park, it seems to get stuck in neutral. I was told that I could tighten the cable, but don't know how. Have little money to take it into the shop. Please help.
Price the repair. Ford does have some Credit programs for car repairs and you might be surprised about the terms. Their own Credit card can be used for oil changes and tires as well as brakes and so forth.
Your problem is not only with starting but can result in the car lurching or rolling if not properly repaired.
SOURCE: car will not shift into gear
Sounds like a linkage/cable to me. Disconnect the linkage at the transmission and move the shift actuator by hand to see if there is the same things happening. Don't try to do this with the engine running unless someone is holding the brake inside the car.
When you turn the key to the ON position are there any instrument lights on the dash? Does the radio work? If not, dead battery.
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