overdrive switch

[scruffy1]

My overdrive button only works in P, R, N and 1. I can get it to work in Drive if I pull the shifter toward me. Is there a contact at the base of the shift lever that can be cleaned?

 

[Bent Bolt]

Broken wire in the shifter. Needs a new shift lever.

 

[scruffy1]

Broken wire in the shifter. Needs a new shift lever.

Not something I could fix my self?

 

[Louis Schuhler]

I changed my column to a tilt column I bought from boneyard. I still have my old complete column in the garage. I will sell you the shift lever and wiring for $10.00 plus shipping (probably $7.00 - $8.00) to your location. It's not hard to change the shifter, just disassemble the column cover, knock out the pin, change the shift lever and plug in the wiring plug. Let me know, via e-reply.

 

[Louis Schuhler]

If you want the shift lever, my E-mail is: archer_32@msn.com

 

[scruffy1]

Thanks Louis! Installed the shifter the morning. Easy repair thanks to your tips. This forum is great! Good people, good advice.

Mike

 

[almostclueless]

That was a cool thing to do if I may say.

 

[Louis Schuhler]

Mike,

Glad the shift lever fixed your problem. There's nothing more satisfying than a successful DIY repair that saves you paying a Ford garage $96.00 an hour plus outrageous parts prices. I had to buy a 8mm manifold bolt a couple of week ago, and Ford lists those bolts for $4.50. Hardware store: 30 cents.

Regards,

Louie