1999 Ford Explorer Shift Positions Wrong

1999 FORD EXPLORER
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I have a 1999 Ford Explorer XLT with an automatic transmission. When I move the shift lever to Drive it's really in neutral, and neutral is now reverse. What's wrong with my Explorer?
Mar 25, 2006 at 3:56 AM
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The shifetr is normally cable operated you may need a new cable or just an adjustment
Mar 25, 2006 at 1:11 PM
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The shifter is normally cable-operated. Adjust the shift cable, or replace it if adjustment does not restore the correct gear positions.

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The owner of a 1999 Ford Explorer XLT automatic reports that selecting Drive actually puts the transmission in neutral, and selecting neutral puts it in reverse. The expert says the shifter is normally cable-operated and may need a new cable or an adjustment.

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