1997 Ford Explorer Gear Indicator Not Moving

1997 FORD
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FRAGS
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I put my truck into gear and the gear indicater on the dash broke and does not display which gear the truck is in anymore =(
Its still there but is a PITA not have the visual and counting gears.
Was wondering if there is any to fix this problem without spending a small fortune at the dealership.
Feb 18, 2006 at 5:47 AM
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LOVESCARS
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it may just be bulbs? if you know how to remove the speedo pod take it out and look to see if any bulbs is burnt

I assume an automatic trans
Feb 18, 2006 at 8:03 AM
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FRAGS
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Its the little orange indicater that moves with the gear shift that I am speaking of which tells you which gear the truck is in PRN12.
It dosent move with the gear shift anymore it has come unhooked or something.
And yes the truck is an automatic =)
Feb 19, 2006 at 2:44 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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They are usually not too bad to repair. Undo the dash panels and steering column cover and you should be able to see the whole deal.

Good luck with it. :)
Feb 19, 2006 at 3:15 AM
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Suggested Repair

Remove the dash panels and steering column cover to access the gear indicator mechanism and reconnect the unhooked pointer so it moves with the shifter again.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Ford Explorer automatic said the dash gear indicator no longer moves with the shifter and appears to have come unhooked, making it hard to see which gear is selected. One reply suggested checking instrument cluster bulbs. After the owner clarified it is the moving PRNDL pointer, another reply said the repair is usually straightforward by removing the dash panels and steering column cover to access the mechanism.

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