Ford Explorer, Maintaince And Repair Manual

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Unlock the cable adjuster body by pushing down on the two tangs and releasing the lock tab. 5.
Move the shift cable back and forth the full adjustment length four or five times to remove any
accumulated dirt. Ensure that the adjuster body moves freely. 6.
Move the transmission manual control lever all the way rearward (counterclockwise) to its last
position, then move it forward three detent positions. The transmission is now set in the overdrive
position. 7.
Holding the cable end fitting, push it rearward until the fitting lines up with the lever ball stud.
Connect the cable end to the ball stud. 8.
Push up on the lock tab to lock the adjuster body into position. Ensure that the locator tab is properly
seated. 9.
Ensure that the shift cable is properly clipped to the floorpan and that is routed into the tunnel. 10.
Lower the vehicle. 11.
Remove the weight from the gear select lever. 12.
After adjustment, check for Park (P) engagement. Start the engine and check all the lever positions for
proper operation. 13.
SHIFT SELECT INDICATOR
To test the shift select indicator:
Turn the engine OFF, apply the parking brake and place the transmission select lever in the OD
(overdrive) position. 1.
Hang a 3 lb. (1.4Kg) weight on the select lever. 2.
Look at the selector indicator on the instrument panel. The pointer should be centered on the D within
the overdrive (circle with a letter D in the middle) graphic. If it is not, adjust as follows. 3.
Remove the steering column shroud fasteners, then remove the shrouds
To adjust the indicator:
Remove the steering wheel. 4.
Remove the lower steering column trim panel from the dash board. 5.
Remove the lower steering column shroud by removing the two securing screws. 6.
Lift off the upper steering column shroud. 7.
On 1996−99 vehicles, remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. 8.
With the engine OFFand the parking brake set, move the transmission select lever into the overdrive
position. Hang a 3 lb. (1.4Kg) weight on the lever. 9.
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