1995 Ford Crown Victoria Gear Shift Probelm

KIKIZMARIE

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1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES

I have a 1995 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. Just the other day my gear in my car shifted to the right. Which means that I have to put the car in the "R" to be parked and on "2" to drive. I was hoping I can wait until I get my next paycheck to fix the problem but it seems as it keep shift each day and I am worried I will reach the "1" to be able to drive and soon I won't be able to drive at all. This is my only transportation right now. Alot of my older friends that somewhat know about cars explain that the cable must of got worn out and I need to replace some bolts. Which shouldn't be that hard of a job. I don't really trust mechanic to look at my car because I know the second I take it to a mechanic I leave with a new problems. Anyone know how much this will cost me or if it a job I can do on my own? Should I replace this problem ASAP or what is the longest I can wait? Any suggestions on if I have to take it to a mechanic what to look for? I will greatly apprecaite the help.

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CJ MEDEVAC

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My Dad has a '86 T-Bird, It has had similar issues

There is a white Nylon Collar around the shifter rod, under the wheel, behind a dash plate (on his anyway)

The collar has a small tube with a Orange string inside it.

As the rod rotates, the string pulls the "INDEX DEALEE" into the appropriate position

Pap's Collar was split and not moving at all

A well placed hose clamp fixed it right up, when the collar was rotated into the correct position and then the clamp was snugged down

There is a loop on the string that hooks on a barb----and if yours isn't split, it can be loosened and moved to the correct position---then re-tightened'

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