1997 Ford Explorer AWD "shift column tube problems" Questions

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...column shift (P, R, N, D) have to 'wiggle' around to get car into gear ... what should I check??? thanks needs shift tube bushings... you have to pull the steering column down to replace the bushings ...

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...shift indicator was off. my reverse was park my neutral was drive and it was all down one. My truck now goes in park and reverse but it wont go forward in anygear but second. what is the problem? If ...

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...shift lock actuator (3Z719) mounted at the base of the steering column tube (3514). If the ignition switch (11572) is in the RUN position, the shift lock actuator is continually on unless the brake ...

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...what I am saying. Please note that it is NOT necessary to remove the steering wheel to do this, but you will need to remove the upper steering column shrouds if the shift tube bushings are

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...Column Shift Selector Lever Plunger 12 7210 Gearshift Lever 13 3D657 Steering Column Shaft 14 7B071 Transmission Control Selector Lever Plunger Spring 15 7G357 Gearshift Lever Pin 16 7212 Shift Tube ...

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shift column ( i think thats what its called) is slightly loose, so kinda tricky to find the right gear sometimes, and the steering column has slack in it..... give me a rough guesstimation as to what

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...this bracket to the shift tube in the steering column. These bolts commonly come loose. You will have to stand on your head under the dash, but tightening these two bolts will solve your

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...column shift tube How can I get a detailed free diagram of the stearing column shift tube, I have a broken one, so the handle moves freely but will not shift gears, I can see where the tube broke in ...

...loose? most likely the shift tube bushings are bad- you may have also lost a few screws in the shift tube or they could just be loose. you have to pull the steernig column down to inspect/repair

...shift interlock solenoid it's on the steering column behind the vinyl shroud on the top left side of the column I saw both your questions so here's both answers if your problem is that you can get it ...

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