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1996 Ford F150 will not start the shift lever on the column is very loose Is there a contact switch in the column linkage that completes the circuit for the ignition?
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Yes, there is a lockout switch that will not allow the starter to engage if the engine is not in Neutral or Park. If that switch fails, is loose or not adjusted properly the engine will not start.
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