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69 Ranchero/Fairln loose column shifter

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Topic: 69 Ranchero/Fairln loose column shifter

Posted By: jimh1956
Subject: 69 Ranchero/Fairln loose column shifter
Date Posted: 04-February-2026 at 3:57AM

My 69 Ranchero column shifter is loose and won't stay in park or neutral. Is there a known cause/solution? Thank you. jh

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Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 06-February-2026 at 9:14AM

Have you checked the detent in the column for wear? Check over the linkage and the pin that holds the shifter in place too.

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Posted By: jimh1956
Date Posted: 08-March-2026 at 7:13AM

Thank you for the reply. I don't know that my column has detents, will check. Shift handle pin was previously replaced to include shoulder brass bushings. All of the plastic bushings have now been replaced, special tool was needed. The cross link had a plastic bushing on the frame side that was trapped in the welded assembly, now replaced by a brass bushing and re-welded. The special tool resembles the Ford Manual tool, except has keyhole type slots on both jaws of the vise-grip plier. I will attempt to attach sketches.