Shift detent sticks in the morning.

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
107,000 MILES
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DUMADE
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The shift lever detent button sticks in the morning. After pressing on the brakes and forcing the detent it is easier as I drive and is ok until the next morning. I sprayed WD-40 in between the side of the detent and the shift handle and it did not help.
Oct 6, 2011 at 7:35 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Make sure everything is tightened properly. Pull the console and make sure everything engages properly.
Oct 6, 2011 at 7:43 PM
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DUMADE
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Took out the console and found a dime hindering the shift lever. However, now the voltmeter does not work (it was working before); any ideas; was it related to my effort on the detent button? I checked the fuse and it is fine.

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Dennis
Oct 11, 2011 at 12:09 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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You may have knocked the wire loose.
Oct 11, 2011 at 4:47 PM
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