1980-2011 Ford Vehicles: How to Align Your Transmission Shift Indicator- Hidden Thumb Wheel Adjuster

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In this video we go over a real common concern with the shift indicator not lining up on Ford vehicles over the past 30 years.
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  • @FordTechMakuloco
    @FordTechMakuloco4 жыл бұрын

    This is the Fixing Part I Recommend: amzn.to/36VUULC

  • @TRAVIS-L

    @TRAVIS-L

    4 жыл бұрын

    FordTechMakuloco I wish you would start doing more videos on some of these older cars like the explorer

  • @timothycc711

    @timothycc711

    4 жыл бұрын

    If the teck works why not continue.

  • @mikebellofatto3023

    @mikebellofatto3023

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dude so cool my o5 250 looks like it's neutral when in drive this weekend I'm trying thst

  • @waldo315796

    @waldo315796

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is their a way to talk to you Mackuloco need some info on ford taurus x Eddie 2008 hard to get info be great to direct message thanks for all the help

  • @robertfrazier7606

    @robertfrazier7606

    3 жыл бұрын

    Help!? I was hoping this was my problem , but my cable broke in two instead. Can't find any info on replacement procedure. At least it still shift in gear. Thanks guys

  • @gregpeck4003
    @gregpeck40034 жыл бұрын

    122,000 miles that ranger is like new! mines got 320,000 3.0 still going strong thanks for sharing the tip👍

  • @justinbartolijr.2861
    @justinbartolijr.28614 жыл бұрын

    Been driving around for years with slop in the shifter on 99 explorer xlt, saw this video, easily got on 1 knee and stuck my arm up under the steering wheel feeling for that above shown thumbwheel. Found it and lined up nice, your a FORD magician dude. Thanks for the tip!

  • @chicanopowers4938
    @chicanopowers49384 жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing! My 06 expedition just started having this issue, now I can look into it after I take the kids to school. Thank a lot, I really appreciate the Ford content you put on your channel. I really wish your shop was in Arizona, and I'm sure most subscribers wish you were in the state. Have a great day!

  • @levi_probus8148
    @levi_probus81483 жыл бұрын

    Right after watching this I walked out to my truck and fixed this so fast!!! Thank you for this helpful tip!!!!

  • @jocktheglide
    @jocktheglide8 ай бұрын

    lifesaver even 3 years later....

  • @robertrichardson1133
    @robertrichardson11334 жыл бұрын

    I had this same problem, after watching another video of yours that covered replacing the shifter shaft bushings I replaced mine and noticed this was the actual problem. So in the end you pointed me in the right direction. Thanks for all your videos and knowledge.

  • @xoxo2008oxox
    @xoxo2008oxox4 жыл бұрын

    Who the ??? thumbs down this? The time, the video, the information and even link to the part! What else can you want???

  • @karpenterken1

    @karpenterken1

    4 жыл бұрын

    They want cake.

  • @deneencorcoran3277

    @deneencorcoran3277

    2 жыл бұрын

    They want it done for them

  • @adanmaldonado6181

    @adanmaldonado6181

    Жыл бұрын

    Theyre a bunch of squares

  • @ChristoherWGray

    @ChristoherWGray

    Жыл бұрын

    Chevy owner probably! 😢

  • @raymond06

    @raymond06

    9 ай бұрын

    Q

  • @Lone-Wolf87
    @Lone-Wolf874 жыл бұрын

    One of the best channels to watch. My F150 need some adjustments. Now I know thanks to you.

  • @troymedinger1492
    @troymedinger14924 жыл бұрын

    Just did this. Easy, took me a minute to find the dial and less to adjust. My OCD is gone. Thanks for your great and informative videos.

  • @jonathanandrews1407
    @jonathanandrews14074 жыл бұрын

    Brian, my Lincoln navigator and I thank you for all your videos!!! Fixed this years ago, but love to watch your videos regardless!

  • @d.scottjohnstone6813
    @d.scottjohnstone681310 ай бұрын

    Thank you once again MY MAN! You were spot on with yet another of your Ford RX's! I remember coming across this vid awhile back when I was using one of your tutorials to fix something else on my '01 Expedition (380,000+ miles to date!) and I used it today for this fix. Thanx once again and a HUGE salute to you from balmy Las Vegas, Nevada! A quick side note: check out that mileage to date I've tallied up on this beast with your help. That is the equivalent of driving to the moon and back with a few miles to spare! Mr. Carl Sagan (rest in peace) would be proud! Have a good one my friend.....

  • @Cripstobal
    @Cripstobal Жыл бұрын

    I’m not home to try it but I’m pretty sure just like many before me have pointed out… I think you just fixed my truck lol

  • @benzhogs
    @benzhogs4 жыл бұрын

    I owe it to you . You gave me the courage to buy an 01 xlt exspedition last year . I've learned alot from your KZread . Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir.

  • @chimichangapoops6244

    @chimichangapoops6244

    4 жыл бұрын

    How are you liking it so far? I've got a 1997 Eddie Bauer and I'm loving the thing so far

  • @benzhogs

    @benzhogs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Man I love it . It's solid .big . Exactly what I needed . 5.4 2v is so strong .so strong I've had her for a year I spent about 1,300 $ in parts and haven't touched the motor yet . Over 200,000 miles on it and she's still going strong. Lots of maintenance but she's worth it . Nothing built like those tanks anymore . I got a tank

  • @ChristoherWGray
    @ChristoherWGray Жыл бұрын

    Perfect video! Mine indicator was off as well And yes indeed The plastic part was broken And followdd your link Part will be here Wednesday! Thanks so much for posting this!

  • @darrenhall7990
    @darrenhall79904 жыл бұрын

    Thank goodness for my 5 speed, soon to be a 6 speed T56 and a Dakota Digital dash. I'll let my buddy know about this for his 93 AOD. Great videos!

  • @jeremyvl1703
    @jeremyvl17032 ай бұрын

    Excellent. Thank you it’s been driving me crazy. I used a zip tie in the slack on the threaded part which corrected it until I get the new piece ordered

  • @rustydusty5152
    @rustydusty51527 ай бұрын

    Boom! The part was perfect and your content is great as always!

  • @phin12710
    @phin127104 жыл бұрын

    Great info. I've had numerous Fords where the shift indicator was off center.

  • @gunterwalker4605
    @gunterwalker46053 жыл бұрын

    Just looked at mine for my old 98 F150 as the indicator is off and sloppy shifter. Sure enough it’s broken. Just ordered new shifter bushings and this part along with new dash lights bc I have some burned out bulbs. I don’t drive the truck much but I’ve been doing lots of work to it often except when I need a truck. Your vids have helped me swap coils, fix the AC, fix the main vacuum leak and tons of other small diy issues. I have to replace the GEM next and I wish you had a video for that.

  • @DanUtley
    @DanUtley4 жыл бұрын

    I don’t own a Ford anymore, but man... you’re the best.

  • @MrThree1zero
    @MrThree1zero2 жыл бұрын

    Mine has been broken for years, thanks brother for the informative video.

  • @JohnR9965
    @JohnR99654 жыл бұрын

    Just did that on my crown Vic. Same break. JB weld was my friend on the fix.

  • @yourselfdotcom
    @yourselfdotcom4 жыл бұрын

    If i had you number, id be picking your brain constantly. Thanks for all the handy info. Youre helping me keep my f150 top notch

  • @tysprojects2571
    @tysprojects25714 жыл бұрын

    Great information! Keep up the good work

  • @majasso1888
    @majasso18884 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I would love to see more of these videos that focus on the older Fords (80s and 90s)

  • @sanity1977
    @sanity19774 жыл бұрын

    Another Great ford tip! Thank you for your expertise

  • @mikechiodetti6737
    @mikechiodetti67374 жыл бұрын

    Been There Done That MANY times. L.A. D.W.P. City Fleet of Fords.

  • @e.b.6766
    @e.b.67664 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!!! Great info to add to my mental library!!!

  • @byronramirez890
    @byronramirez8902 жыл бұрын

    Great video!!!! I really appreciate the help. Keep up the great work!

  • @LPF2004
    @LPF20042 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Easiest way was just to lay on my back and change the part to the metal one found on amazon. Used a 7/32 with an extension. To reloop the cable put the vehicle in 1st gear and make sure you put blocks on your wheels.

  • @ChristoherWGray

    @ChristoherWGray

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you by chance have a link for the "metal replacement part" I already ordered the plastic one as listed in the above, but would be interested in the metal version you are referring to Did not see on Amazon

  • @DavidBugea
    @DavidBugea4 жыл бұрын

    This makes a big difference with my OCD tendencies, lol. I’ve done this on both of the Ford trucks I’ve owned over the years, most recently on my ‘00 Ranger. I’ve owned it since it was new, and believe it or not, the bracket wasn’t broken (as I knock on wood)!

  • @robertringo1767
    @robertringo17672 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for this video so much! My 2003 Ford Windstar minivan ✔️ engine light came on so I went to AutoZone to see what the problem was and it was the N.S.S.S. so on the ride back home I was thinking 🤔 maybe I need to adjust the actual sensor itself, you know go under the hood but now that I watched this video not only did I learn something new, but now I don't have to go under the hood and start messing with things. Thanks a Bunch 👍.

  • @pirizbruno965
    @pirizbruno9654 жыл бұрын

    You are just awesome at what you do. Great videos and information always on point. I have an 07 f150 5.4 and been using 10w30 full synthetic since I got it but im so scare about doing the the timing chain. It only rattles when on park and give it gas

  • @tunyung

    @tunyung

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any updates? I am due for my 1997 f250xlt supercab. (3/4 ton F150)

  • @floater81floats37
    @floater81floats374 жыл бұрын

    96 ford ranger was my first ride, this video brought me back 😪

  • @gregkraft7292
    @gregkraft72927 ай бұрын

    You've been a big help thank you. Do you have a video on replacing the broken bracket? It looks like the cable has to be removed.

  • @mattmcc140
    @mattmcc1407 ай бұрын

    Another excellent video. Thanks again.

  • @BakersByte
    @BakersByte11 ай бұрын

    That exact part was broken just like you said. Ordered replacement. Thanks 👍

  • @88camaroman
    @88camaroman2 жыл бұрын

    Love all your content

  • @rays7437
    @rays74374 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It's really hard to explain this to someone.

  • @duanesmith1523
    @duanesmith15239 ай бұрын

    Thanks, this helped me a lot get the new metal bracket in. A good now. Thanks again

  • @SmittySmithsonite
    @SmittySmithsonite4 жыл бұрын

    My '86 Grand Marquis has a plastic collar - you just turn the collar by hand until the locating pin drops in ... or there was a pinch bolt. Been a while since I've had to do that (back when my shift lever spring broke into 9 small pieces), so memory is a little foggy. Was pretty simple - no cable or adjuster. It's also still working after 34 years, 265k miles. :)

  • @dustborn84
    @dustborn849 ай бұрын

    This is great. Just had my transmission replaced on my 01 ford f150. And now the indicator is off, immensely. Gonna look underneath the dash to see if mine is broken. Thank you

  • @zaveleabrown2694
    @zaveleabrown26944 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for info it helps me fix my truck problem

  • @chrisburlason3680
    @chrisburlason36809 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. This was so easy.

  • @brentmalatesta9996
    @brentmalatesta9996 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Great quick fix!

  • @Zotonn
    @Zotonn Жыл бұрын

    Thanks to this video, I have learned that this ford I’m working on-the cable that goes up to the dash is straight up disconnected

  • @KGlenn-qt5by
    @KGlenn-qt5by3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you've been a great help.

  • @christopheredwards769
    @christopheredwards769 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot, that was very easy to follow. Obviously people should check that first if the indicator starts acting wonky. FYI the Dorman part in your info doesn't fit the 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. Its plastic and in the same location but instead its the Dorman 70041.

  • @flysuperman3660
    @flysuperman36604 жыл бұрын

    You’re awesome dude!!!

  • @rayhewitt4688
    @rayhewitt46885 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video I appreciate it

  • @Colorado-Tinkering
    @Colorado-Tinkering9 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video. Thank you so much.

  • @sherryp.35
    @sherryp.352 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thank you! You just saved me a couple hundred bucks!!

  • @randycordes464
    @randycordes464 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video

  • @JaronPope
    @JaronPope4 жыл бұрын

    I love you FordTechMakuloco

  • @chuckhartey9349
    @chuckhartey93494 жыл бұрын

    thanks, i have that problem,didn't know it was so easy to fix

  • @kramers4333
    @kramers43334 жыл бұрын

    I had a windstar that had this same issue and the e-150 I use for work has this same issue as well. It takes less than 30 seconds to do once you find the little wheel.

  • @timothytremblay7763
    @timothytremblay77633 ай бұрын

    Great video thanks.

  • @fofo69
    @fofo6923 күн бұрын

    much needed thanks

  • @anonymousgeorge4321
    @anonymousgeorge43214 жыл бұрын

    Great tip. Thanks.

  • @Itsa_Mea
    @Itsa_Mea4 жыл бұрын

    I don't remember if you've ever gone over it, but the shift tube bushings or torx screws for the tube clamps back out and will give you the sloppy indicator too.

  • @chrisbrooks2206
    @chrisbrooks22066 ай бұрын

    That's exactly what was wrong with mine. Thanks for the video

  • @danman9017
    @danman90174 жыл бұрын

    wow you can buy that bracket.we change so many shift indicator because of that bracket that not available at ford.thank you

  • @johnradovich8499
    @johnradovich84994 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @bobbystanley8580
    @bobbystanley8580 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @billseay6399
    @billseay6399Ай бұрын

    Hey thanks great video love it

  • @kirbycollins3223
    @kirbycollins32232 жыл бұрын

    You Have Just Save me & a Friend, a whole lot of Junk Yard Runs! On his 1988 Ford F150 Pick up!!🥳👍😉

  • @brandonsrelax6311
    @brandonsrelax6311 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video thank you 💯🤝🏻

  • @ericdebord
    @ericdebordАй бұрын

    Thanks bro. I need to fix this.

  • @jessegrimm9274
    @jessegrimm92744 жыл бұрын

    Thats a great video.

  • @CorneliusMegadook
    @CorneliusMegadook4 жыл бұрын

    Think I might try it out on my 07 Grand Marquis. THX

  • @voltaje3992
    @voltaje39924 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting thanks a lot i have that problem witn my 1996 ford ranger problem solve mr makuloco

  • @gretabridges3364
    @gretabridges33643 жыл бұрын

    Awesome.... Thanks a million 😄

  • @keepondoubletruckin8466
    @keepondoubletruckin84662 жыл бұрын

    Thank You

  • @billybadass9031
    @billybadass903110 ай бұрын

    You're the man.

  • @ifuluvrandumness5749
    @ifuluvrandumness574911 ай бұрын

    Bro thank you !

  • @matthewholmes9128
    @matthewholmes912810 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @mikebellofatto3023
    @mikebellofatto30234 жыл бұрын

    So cool can't to weekend my 05 250 has problem really cool bro

  • @thomasrossi31
    @thomasrossi314 жыл бұрын

    Nice tip!

  • @lisiatepalu7737
    @lisiatepalu77373 ай бұрын

    Thankyou it help a lot 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙏🙏🙏

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael4 жыл бұрын

    Good video

  • @92174164
    @921741646 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @Marktheshark943
    @Marktheshark9432 ай бұрын

    Good video what size is the bolt/nut holding the plastic bracket ?

  • @volvo09
    @volvo094 жыл бұрын

    So simple and easy, let's make it a computer screen (all auto companies these days).

  • @vogelfreiinderwuste4770

    @vogelfreiinderwuste4770

    3 жыл бұрын

    So then some glitch happens and it works improperly, or not at all, and you have to take it to a licensed technician who has a special computer tool and re-codes it, costing you 200$. As opposed to taking it off yourself in your driveway and spending 10 minutes fixing it.

  • @RobertKohut
    @RobertKohut4 жыл бұрын

    Nice!! Great tip, never knew they existed... :-)

  • @dwayne0t
    @dwayne0t2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, buddy !

  • @redeye9140
    @redeye91404 жыл бұрын

    Thx, going to align the ole Taurus.

  • @bernardenorth
    @bernardenorth4 жыл бұрын

    You kick ass🤠

  • @Mulesandmustangs
    @Mulesandmustangs4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man

  • @joetoscano3875
    @joetoscano38752 жыл бұрын

    Great video...I googled the part that you show in the below link. and it says that it will not fit my 2004 Expedition?? the dealer does not carry this part without purchasing the complete assembly.

  • @mahalo9898
    @mahalo98984 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @billyr9840
    @billyr98404 жыл бұрын

    Nice !

  • @renedelafuente123
    @renedelafuente12310 ай бұрын

    I'm having the same problem, I have a 2001 ford expedition eddie bauer and shifter won't line up. Not only that but everytime I start vehicle I need to pull up on shifter and turn key at same time for truck to start up. My questiion is what if the white plastics are broken b/c of years of wear and tear and heat etc. Thanks for the video, any feedback appreciated.

  • @celticwarrior4389
    @celticwarrior4389 Жыл бұрын

    You Da Man!👍

  • @meowymeowerton2820
    @meowymeowerton28204 жыл бұрын

    Any hints on adjusting the speedo in an 06 e350?

  • @ryanlevron1972
    @ryanlevron1972 Жыл бұрын

    I just got a 1986 F 350 yesterday, and i just tested your video to see if i could adjust the indicator like your showing....and mine does not....soooo...maybe it'll be part of a restoration process another time

  • @alfredmorency8296
    @alfredmorency82964 жыл бұрын

    @FordTrchMakulco What affect do other parts of the shift mechanism have on the shift indicator? I am thinking of the shift tobe bushings, shift cable to the trans shift lever, and anything else that might affect it.

  • @Fly4aWhiteGuy
    @Fly4aWhiteGuy Жыл бұрын

    Do you have to remove panels to access the adjuster wheel? On my 2000 Ford Excursion it looks like there may be a way to also adjust it down at the other end where it attaches to the transmission.... is that possible?

  • @garywick2090
    @garywick20904 жыл бұрын

    Cool thx.

  • @matthedeen2190
    @matthedeen2190 Жыл бұрын

    Will this prevent the truck from starting? I have to lift up extremely hard sometimes on tge shift lever to get it to start.

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