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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 309 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONEXTERNAL CONTROLSTRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W
Transaxle Shift Control Linkage
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Transaxle Shift Control Linkage
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The transaxle shift control linkage consists of:
- a gearshift lever which connects to the transmission column shift selector tube on the steering column.
- A gearshift lever pin secures the gearshift lever to the selector tube.
- a shift cable and bracket which connects to the shift arm assembly on the steering column and to the manual control lever on the transaxle.
- The shift cable bracket bolts to the transaxle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.