Automatic trans shifter hard moving.

[Kritter]

I have a 95 f350 auto trans that is hard to shift. I actually had to change the shift linkage housing in the column. It is still hard to shift. Any ideas?

 

[Mark Kovalsky]

The problem is in the Transmission Range Sensor (TRS.) That's the sensor on the driver's side of the trans where the shift cable attaches. It's bound up. Get a new one. Any dealer or auto parts store will have one.

 

[Kritter]

Ok ill see about getting that replaced thank you. Will I need to drain the trans to do that?

 

[Mark Kovalsky]

No, you don't drain the trans. The sensor is on the side of the trans. It isn't inside the trans.

 

[Kritter]

Is that the same as a Neutral Safety Switch?

 

[trackspeeder]

Yes.

Sometimes you can get a lost look from the parts guy when you ask for transmission range sensor.

 

[old man dave]

Its also called the "Manual Lever Position" sensor. Its located right where the shifter linkage goes into the transmission.