You can adjust the shift cable, on your Ford Expedition, by turning the adjustment nuts. There is an adjustment not on each end of the cable.
The shift cable for a 1998 Ford Expedition allows the transmission to be shifted throughout the available gears. It is linked directly from the shift lever to the side of the transmission.
You can not adjust the shift cable if you have having problems to where your exploer will not go into park then you will need to buy a new shift cable that is the only way to fix the problem
If you are no longer able to shift, then it's possible the linkage is broken. If this is a periodic problem, you may need to adjust the linkage or shift cable so that everything is prooerly lined up
The shift solenoid, on your Ford expedition, is located on the top of the transmission. The shift solenoid can be accessed through the shifter counsel.
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Cable underneath has a nut(s) to adjust.
I know your is a 1998 Ford Expedition but it's the same principle... Shift LinkageFord Pick-ups and Broncos 1987-1996 Repair Guide Copy & Pastehttp://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/0a/e8/36/0900823d800ae836/repairInfoPages.htm
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If it's on a 97-01 Ford Expedition you need to unplug the factory harness from the shift motor and then unbolt the shift motor from the transmission. I've also included a great how to video link that will show you how to accomplish all of this.
You adjust the cable on top of the shifter module ( just below brake master cylinder) If you can't recognise this get someone else to sit in driver seat (with ignition on, but not running) and shift gears . You will see the cable moving on top of module. This bolt holding the cable can be adjusted VERY carefully.
Shorten the kickdown cable to make the transmission kick down into a lower gear sooner. Lengthen the cable to make the transmission shift down later or at a lower power setting.
It's not adjustable.