1997 Ford F 150 Developed About 2 Months Ago Stopped Turned Truck Off

1997 FORD F-150
160,000 MILES
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BYOUNG
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I developed a problem about 2 months ago. I stopped and turned the truck off and it wouldn't turn on when i turned the key on. So I thought to shift the truck to nuetral and it fired right up. So I did this for a few weeks until I could replace the neutral safety switch. Now the truck still won't start until you shift it to nuetral(linkage is off now all gears are one spot off.) And a metal part sheared off the other day when I put it in park. This is a metal piece Ford # F20C-7E400-AA. Sounds to me more like three problems (or more), than just one now!!!!
Oct 24, 2012 at 5:03 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Fix what's sheared off and adjust the linkage then inspect/test the digital transmission range sensor at left side of transmission
Oct 24, 2012 at 8:10 AM
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