Transmission not working properly

1997 FORD WINDSTAR
183,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RON WATSON
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Will not go out of drive but will start in 2nd and then drive after about 10 mph.
Aug 29, 2020 at 9:13 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Just to confirm, if you put the vehicle in drive at a stand still, the vehicle will not move but if you put it in 2nd and start moving and then put it in drive it will drive properly?

If this is the case, then we need to do two things. First check the fluid and make sure it is full and in goo condition.

Second, we need to adjust the shift cable and the indicator cable. If this is out of adjustment then it can lead to incorrect gear selection. So when you are shifting it directly to Drive, it is actually not in the correct position so it acts like it is in neutral.

Let us know what you find and we can go from there. Thanks
Aug 29, 2020 at 9:49 AM
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RON WATSON
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Thank you, but I need to know where this locator switch is .
Aug 31, 2020 at 2:37 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Were you able to see the attachments that I put on the last post? It shows the location under the dash and up by the steering column. If you still can't locate it I will see what other info I can dig up. Thanks
Sep 1, 2020 at 11:34 AM
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