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Transmission Linkage Problem for 1997 E-350 Econo Club Wagon

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Transmission Linkage Problem for 1997 E-350 Econo Club ... - 9/20/2006 7:45:14 PM   
BobD

 

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When I put the shift handle into reverse position, it's actually in neutral. I can get under the truck and manually shift the lever on the transmission into reverse and it will work. The cable seems to be stretched. When I put the shift handle into neutral, it actually goes into Drive. The transmission doesn't correspond to what the shift handle is indicating. As far as I can see, this is not a transmission problem, but a linkage problem of some sort. When the transmission is actually in the gear it's supposed to be in, it works perfectly fine, so I don't think anything is wrong internally with it. Can anyone give me advice as to what the problem is and how it can be rectified. Are there any adjustments that I can make to shorten or adjust the linkage to get it back to working for the correct gear again? I appreciate any information received on this matter. Thanks.
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RE: Transmission Linkage Problem for 1997 E-350 Econo C... - 9/21/2006 6:10:59 AM   
94 4x4 ranger

 

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I would check to bushing's on the shift linkage for wear also check the shift indacator to make shure it is not hanging up.

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RE: Transmission Linkage Problem for 1997 E-350 Econo C... - 9/26/2006 8:36:48 PM   
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Difficulty or not being able to engage in 5th or 6th or even in reverse is also a manifestation of a linkage problem. But sorry my knowledge is limited for any linkage adjustments.

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RE: Transmission Linkage Problem for 1997 E-350 Econo C... - 6/14/2007 8:50:41 PM   
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Does anyone know what the correct name for the cable that connects the shift handle to the transmission for shifting?.  I am trying to order this part from Ford but I do not know the part# or name to order it by.

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