Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1928

Fig. 14: Pinpoint Test C: The Transmission Control Switch/Indicator Lamp Is Not Operating Correctly
(Steps C3)
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Fig. 15: Pinpoint Test C: The Transmission Control Switch/Indicator Lamp Is Not Operating Correctly
(Step C4)

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2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transmission External Controls - F150 Pickup

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Fig. 16: Pinpoint Test C: The Transmission Control Switch/Indicator Lamp Is Not Operating Correctly
(Step C5)
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GENERAL PROCEDURES

CABLE ADJUSTMENT - SHIFT INDICATOR

1. Remove the upper instrument panel steering column cover. For additional information, refer to

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE - F150 PICKUP .

2. Place the gearshift lever in the (D) position.

3. Hang a three-pound weight on the gearshift lever.

4. Center the pointer in the middle of the (D) position.

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Rotate the thumbwheel located on the bottom of the steering column to adjust the pointer.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transmission External Controls - F150 Pickup

Fig. 17: Rotating Thumbwheel
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5. Remove the three-pound weight.

6. Carefully move the gearshift lever from detent to detent and compare with transmission settings. Readjust

if necessary.

7. Install the upper instrument panel steering column cover. For additional information, refer to

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE - F150 PICKUP .

CABLE & BRACKET ADJUSTMENT - 4.2L, 4.6L, 5.4L, 4R70W & 4R100 TRANSMISSION

1. Place the gearshift lever in the (D) position.

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Place a three-pound weight on the gearshift lever.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .

3. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the instruction control lever.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transmission External Controls - F150 Pickup

Fig. 18: Disconnecting Transmission Shift Cable From Instruction Control Lever
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4. Unlock the lock tab on the transmission shift cable.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 TRANSMISSIONS Transmission External Controls - F150 Pickup