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Daniel Jennings Posted on Jul 13, 2017
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Auto- shifter on column, ...cable?

AT indicator on column damaged or broken, does not register.

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That pointer you speak is connected to the column sleeve at bottom with a small wire on a push on clip. Either the clip has come off the column sleeve or the wire connecting them is broken. You just have to figure out how to get to it.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 25, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 1993 Olds 88 that is stuck in neutral.

do not touch the column. the cable is attached to the bottom of the shift lever and on the trans. find out which end is bad and go from there. most likely you will need to replace the cable but ck both ends first.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 14, 2010

SOURCE: I have a 2001 for ranger. The shift indicator

You will need to go to a Ford dealership and first get the part. The remove the radio's center trim panel. two screws are hidden at the bottom. Removet that panel the remove all screws that hold in the cluster trim. After the trim is removed, remove thecluster screws. You will see the cable which leads into the shift bowl. That is what is removed and replaced

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 25, 2010

SOURCE: 1997 grand marquis has shifter

The shifting linkage is worn. The linkage from the column to the transmission is loose and will need replaced to get the indicator to read the proper gear that you are in. Is the shifting loose? Or does it still seem like it is tight? It could be also be the gear positioning sensor has been moved out of position. If the shifter seems loose then it would be the linkage. If it still seems tight then it should be the sensor.

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  • Posted on Apr 30, 2012

SOURCE: Column shifter does not make the gears change, indicator moves from P to D and nothing happens

Sounds like your cable has broken or come off on the side of the transmission this is your problem it snaps off and on under the vehicle. and if the linkage is intact and moves it is the electronic module on the side of the transmission behind the shift cable.Remember to rate my solution and give testimonial this is how i earn my achievements here on FixYa Thanks in advance if you need further help just ask

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 06, 2012

SOURCE: I have a 95 ford F250 with a 3 speed Automatic. The shifter broke from within the column. How should I go about fixing it?

get a manual

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  2. If equipped with a column mounted shifter, disconnect the transmission control linkage from the column shift tube levers.
  3. If equipped with a floor shifter, disconnect the backdrive linkage.
  4. Disengage all of the electrical connectors from the steering column assembly.
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  6. Remove the steering column bracket-to-instrument panel nuts and carefully lower the column. If equipped with an automatic transmission, disconnect the shift position indictor pointer.
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  1. Position the steering column in the vehicle. If equipped with an automatic transmission, connect the shift position indicator pointer.
  2. Raise the column into position, then install the column bracket-to-instrument panel nuts and tighten to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
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  6. If equipped with a column mounted shifter, connect the transmission control linkage to the column shift tube levers.
  7. Connect the intermediate shaft coupling to the lower end of the steering column, then secure using the nut/bolt.
  8. If removed for access or service, align the matchmarks and install the steering wheel.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable.

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