Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

Rotate the gearshift lever (7210) clockwise until it bottoms out (first gear), then rotate it counterclockwise two detents ((D) position).
Hang a 1.4 kg (3 Ib) weight on the gearshift lever.
Position the air inlet cover aside.
1. Loosen the clamps.
2. Separate the air inlet cover from the tube, and position the air inlet cover aside.
  
  Fig 1: Separating Air Inlet Cover From Tube
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CAUTION: Adjust the shift cable only in the (D) position.

Adjust the shift cable.
1. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever (7A256).
2. Pull the shift cable adjustment lock tab outward to the unlock position.
3. Place the manual control lever in the (D) position.
  - Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until travel stops. Then, move the manual control lever counterclockwise two detents to the (D) position.
4. Connect the shift cable to the manual control lever.
5. Push the shift cable adjustment lock tab inward to the lock position.
  
  Fig 2: Pushing Shift Cable Adjustment Lock Tab Inward To Lock Position
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
6. Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight.
7. Verify that the engine will start in PARK and NEUTRAL and that the reversing lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If not, repeat the adjustment procedure.
8. Check that the digital transmission range (DTR) sensor adjustment is correct. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION . Adjust the DTR sensor if necessary.
9. Install the air inlet cover and the clamps.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Air Inlet Cover And Clamps
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.