Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
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.
  1. Rotate the gearshift lever clockwise until it bottoms out (first gear), then rotate it counterclockwise two detents (D position).
  2. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
  3. Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner tube.
    Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Tube
    G03244521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
    Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Assembly
    G03244522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. CAUTION: Adjust the shift cable only in the D position.
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