1991 Lincoln Town Car how to adjust shift linkage

Tiny
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  • 1991 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 11,600 MILES
My car does not start in park but will start in neutral. When I start it in neutral while it is on if I go to shift it to reverse it turns off can you please help me?
Monday, September 1st, 2008 AT 9:40 AM

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Tiny
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NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH ADJUSTMENTS ATX & 4EAT 1. Put shift selector lever in Neutral. Loosen both mount bolts. Remove alignment hole screw. On 4EAT, insert a.079" (2.0 mm) pin in alignment hole. On ATX, insert a.089" (2.26 mm) pin in alignment hole. 2. Move neutral safety switch until pin lines up in alignment hole. Tighten switch mount bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Remove pin and install alignment hole screw. AXOD-E 1. Remove steering column tilt-release lever by removing retainer screw. Remove ignition lock cylinder. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article in SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Put shift lever in overdrive. 2. Shift lever should be located firmly in overdrive position. Adjust shift select switch with adjustment wheel on shift select cable. When adjusted properly, PRNDL indicator should completely cover overdrive letter. Calibration dots should not show Red. 3. Cycle shift lever through all positions and ensure PRNDL indicator completely covers the proper letter or number in each position. Install upper and lower shrouds. Install ignition lock cylinder and tilt release. ALL OTHERS No adjustment is necessary. Page 1 of 1 SERVICING - A/T -1991 Lincoln Town Car Cartier 9/1/2008
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Monday, September 1st, 2008 AT 10:13 AM
Tiny
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Thank you very much on your response it is very helpful although a video or a few pictures that are printable would be more helpful.
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 AT 6:48 AM
Tiny
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Sorry, there were no pictures.
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 AT 11:33 AM

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