shifter keeps getting stuck in park

psdguy95 · Jul 12, 2014

This just happened out of no where. Went to go to work and I couldn't get the shifter to move out of park. I had to really mash the brake pedal to finally get it out of park. Shifting to any other gear is fine. Just keeps getting stuck in park. Anyone have any ideas on what would cause this? Truck is in my sig. Thanks.

Chris

Arisley · Jul 13, 2014

Look under the column. There are two torx head bolts where the shifter attaches to the column that like to work loose. If they are, do yourself a favor and take the bolts out, put a dab of blue, not red loktite on them on tighten them down.

psdguy95 · Jul 13, 2014

I'll take a look at them tomorrow. The bushing are worn out too. Which i'm sure doesn't help.

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Jul 13, 2014

Check and make sure your brake switch is working properly.

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DEEZUZ · Jul 13, 2014

Replace the bushings. This is your issue. Should probably repair the od switch while you have the column covers off. It's probably chaufed if not already broken through

ghohouston · Jul 13, 2014

its a night and day difference once you replace the bushings. youll think youre driving a new truck again.

psdguy95 · Jul 14, 2014

My brake lights are coming on. I just picked up new bushings today. Ill try and get them installed tonight. The old ones are so worn out the whole shifter moves up and down a quarter inch. Well maybe not that much but you get the idea

psdguy95 · Jul 14, 2014

CTC DEEZUL said:
Replace the bushings. This is your issue. Should probably repair the od switch while you have the column covers off. It's probably chaufed if not already broken through

Where do they rub at? From what I can remember they looked ok.

DEEZUZ · Jul 14, 2014

Just follow the wire. When the top column cover is off, move the shifter and you'll see exactly where the wire rubs. If it' not frayed yet, wrap it up with some tape.

Also, Grease the bushings up...

psdguy95 · Jul 16, 2014

I got the new bushings installed. Everything works great now. What a huge difference.

CTC DEEZUL- what kind of grease should i use or does it not matter?