Cable/Bracket Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Place the gearshift lever (7210) in the p position and hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the shift control selector lever.
- Move the gearshift lever to the first gear position, then move back two detents to the P position.
- Hang the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever (7A256).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable From Manual Control Lever
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pull out the transmission shift cable adjustment lock on the shift cable body.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Transmission Shift Cable Adjustment Lock On Shift Cable Body
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Place the manual control lever in the P position.
1. Rotate the manual control lever fully counterclockwise.
2. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise to the P position (2 detents).
Fig 3: Rotating Manual Control Lever Clockwise To P Position
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the transmission shift cable to the manual control lever.

Fig 4: Connecting Transmission Shift Cable To Manual Control Lever
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Push in the transmission shift cable adjustment lock on the shift cable body.

Fig 5: Pushing In Transmission Shift Cable Adjustment Lock On Shift Cable Body
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.

Lower the vehicle.
Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight.

CAUTION: To prevent damage, do not adjust the transmission shift cable in any position other than P.

Verify that the vehicle will start only in P or N and that backup lamps illuminate in R. If not, repeat steps 1 through 7 and perform a digital transmission range sensor alignment; refer to OVERHAUL - 5R44E & 5R55E - RANGER .