Explorer Sport 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Shifter A/T: Adjustments
Selector Lever Indicator Adjustment
1. Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
1. Remove the screws and position the hood release handle out of the way.
2. Remove the two screws from the lower steering column opening finish panel.
3. Pull outward to release the retaining clips and remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
2. Remove the five bolts and the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
3. Rotate the gearshift lever clockwise until it bottoms out (first gear), then rotate it counterclockwise two detents (OD position).
4. Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lbs.) weight on the gearshift lever.
5. Rotate the thumb wheel to center the selector lever indicator in the middle of the OD position.
6. Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lbs.) weight.
7. Rotate the gearshift lever into each detent to verify that the selector lever indicator matches the selected range. Readjust, if necessary.
8. Install the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
