Cable/Bracket Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Place the gearshift lever in the (D) 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 2 detents to the (D) position.
- Hang the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.

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: Removing Transmission Shift Cable From Shift Cable Body
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Place the manual control lever in the (D) position.
1. Rotate the manual control lever fully counterclockwise.
2. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise to the (D) position. (2 detents).
  
  Fig 3: Placing Manual Control Lever In (D) 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
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Push in the transmission shift cable adjustment lock on the shift cable body.

Fig 5: Installing Transmission Shift Cable On Shift Cable Body
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight.

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

Verify that the vehicle will start only in PARK or NEUTRAL and that backup lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If not, repeat Steps 1 through 7 and carry out a digital transmission range sensor alignment; refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 5R44E & 5R55E .