Why won't my 1992 ford f150 go into park? And why won't it start in neutral?

Answer 1

Shift linkage came loose, shift tube broke or the bushings wore out on the shift tube. Remove the fuse panel cover and dash trim panels and loosen the steering column retaining bolts. Carefully lower the steering column down so you don't break the gear indicator cable and support it with a block. On top of the column there is an aluminum tube that the shifter is hooked into, inspect this tube for cracks and inspect the plastic bushings that it rotates in for wear. If it is broken replace the tube and the bushings, you should be able to get the plunger inside the tube straightened out so it will work providing it hasn't already broke. Also inspect the lever that is bolted to the end of the tube and attaches to the shift cable, it is held on with 2 torx bolts and they come loose quite often. All these parts are available at your Ford dealer.

Answer 2

it was common for the shifter cables to break on these. since it won't go to park it will probably start in the reverse position, just be careful and set your parking brake and hold the brake firmly when trying to start. the theory is that the cable has broken in such a way that it will not allow the trans to be put in park so all the positions have moved. reverse is where park was, neutral is where reverse was, drives where neutral is, etc. so play with it, it will probably start some where, just be careful.

Answer 3

Biker trash is correct 100% .. but most common problem seen is the shifter tube breaking not allowing the vehicle to be shifted...

Answer 4

either you prandle is loose, or your manual lever is out of adjustment or you have a faulty manual lever position sensor. or all of the above.

Answer 5

its a ford