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NICK DEWINTER
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  • 2008 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 199,000 MILES
There is a pin on the shifter assembly that keeps backing out preventing the removal of the ignition key. Wondering if the pin may be worn or hole damaged my mechanic says it is not, but the problem happens periodically. Is there a fix? It is getting aggravating.
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 AT 3:45 PM

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KEN L
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It is hard to say. What you are talking about? Can you please upload picture of what you are talking about?
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Thursday, October 11th, 2018 AT 2:14 PM
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STEVE W.
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If the pin is the one at the top of the pivot above the shift interlock solenoid that goes through the plastic it is possible the hole is worn. I have used loctite on loose parts like that. The bearing retainer type seems to work best.
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Thursday, October 11th, 2018 AT 2:34 PM
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NICK DEWINTER
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Thanks Steve.
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Thursday, October 11th, 2018 AT 4:24 PM

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