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Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place the floor shift selector lever in the Overdrive (Circle D) position.
- Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual lever.
- Place the manual lever in the Overdrive (Circle D) position.
- Rotate the manual lever counterclockwise to the PARK position.
- Rotate the manual lever clockwise 3 detents to the Overdrive (Circle D) position.
- Release the selector lever cable adjuster lock.
- Pull out on the adjuster lock tabs.
- Slide the lock over to unlock the selector lever cable.
- Align the selector lever cable end to the manual lever ball stud and install it with the adjuster unlocked.
- Slide the adjuster tab in place to lock the selector lever cable.
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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.