Replacement instruction shifter cable ford f150, 2004

Your problem could be in one of three problems. The shifter its self, the shifter cable, or the transmission. First disconnect the shifter cable from the shifter. It is easily done under the dash. If that frees the shifter, then the next step is to disconnect the cable from the transmission. If the cable then moves freely, then the problem is in the transmission. Fixing the problem depends on what the problem is. There could be a problem with the bushings in the shifter or a broken shifter shaft/restriction. The column is easily lowered to inspect the shaft. If the cable is stuck, it should be replaced. Internal transmission problems requires a mechanic.

That cable is a nightmare if you have never done one before.....It is money ahead to let a reputable Transmission shop do it............

There is a cable that runs from the shifter to the ignition switch. Either it has broken or someone disconnected it so they wouldn't have to replace a solenoid in the shifter or switch.

There's a grommet that is in the floor that the cable is attached to pop it out

You may have a bad switch (Ford calls it a brake shift interlock not sure the exact term Honda uses) but check all your fuses. Below I gave you a picture and instructions on how to bypass the interlock switch until you can get the repair done or replace the bad fuse. I hope this helps and good luck.

Pull the one off yours

hello! will try to assist! you may have a broken shifter cable.when you turn the key to 'on' or 'start' the shifter just moves sloppy,or easily. right? thats a sign of broken shifter cable.i have a 1994 explorer 4x4 there is a shifter cable to your transmission,sometimes they break. the cable will need to be replaced. you can purchase new or used,but if you're going to keep the truck,buy it new. the older fords had a metal linkage to the transmission,without the push button 4x4 option. the new ones have a cable shifter,just another way to get into our pocket book. try this with 2 people [for safety] put your emergency brake on,turn key switch on. have someone,or you,look under the driverside of truck up at the transmission shifter cable to see if it's moving on the side of the transmission.whoevers setting in the drivers seat will have to move the shifter from park to low,with the emergency brake on so the truck does'nt move or their foot on the brake,that works too. just make sure your safe as the truck cannot move while the person's shifting the gears while you look under the truck for shifter movement on the transmission.if no movement on the transmission while the gears are shifted,the cables broken. there,i went through the steps to insure your safety,and to give you a solution. just always be safe when you're under or around a vehicle that you're trying to repair.remember this always!the vehicle can be replaced,you can not! thank you for choosing fixya com and i look forward to assisting you in the future.

Hi, you are on the right track with the shifter cable, when the shifter cable goes bad it stretches out and doesnt allow the transmission all the way up into park. these cables arent to hard to replace but do require some moderate interior disassembly. if you do not feel comfortable with this repair you should take it to a repair shop. also the shifter cables can sometimes only be found at the dealer which is a little pricey.

You did not need to remove the heater box to replace the cable. There is a hole in the floor the cable passes through.

simple, you take the round end of the shifter cable and place it over the linkage bar on the transmition, apply presure and it should pop right on.