Ford Superduty Won't Start or Shift into Park: EASY FIX

The Ford F250 Super Duty wouldn't start because it wasn't shifting into park therefore tripping the neutral safety switch on the transmission. I show you how to fix easily it in under 4 minutes.
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[@matthewmelvin4655]

Couldn't sleep so I looked up my 2002 f250 problem, finished watching video at 2:21 am, walking into house at 2:32 am with a fixed truck! Thanks man!

[@ernieyip1137]

I did it! I've graduated from KZbin University and fixed my truck thanks to this video. Thanks!

[@kimdomansky2096]

Agree with some of the other comments...."took longer to watch the vid than to fix the truck", which is a good thing!!! Excellent explanation and very easy to accomplish and solved the problem..... Thanks for posting!!

[@pmpfx]

Watching the video takes longer than fixing the problem. It helps to have a small mirror, because the two screws are above the wheel with the holes in it, so they can be hard to see. And you'll probably need a flashlight. Great video! Thanks!

[@hugolopez1243]

Finished watching this video - looked down - and there was the bolt. WTF !!! This video was perfect . I have fixed the problem. Thank you !!!!!!!!

[@daylansdesigns7263]

DUDE!!!!! You just saved me. I can’t thank you enough. Much love to you and your family.

[@nrmatth]

This absolutely fixed my issue. I had nearly three turns! Feels so much better now. My mechanic said they felt it would be a very expensive fix. Thank you!!

[@davidhall5520]

Man I'm just saying ditto to all the other coments...fixed in 15 minutes after watching your vid...thanx!...

[@MrDave9111]

I'd like to add a few things: My vehicle - 2000 Ford Excursion, V10 engine. Exact same issue you documented in the video. 1. The screws are driven in towards the rear of the vehicle. Not obvious from the video. 2. There are two T30 torx screws just behind that slotted disk.. those are not the screws! 3. Move up and towards the front of the vehicle just a bit. They are actually in the open, and again, driven in towards the rear of the vehicle. My screws had to be loose by 0.100 inches! Crazy! How can this not be a recall issue? Those screws should have been locktited into place. They were not! Thanks for the video... this must be a common Ford Truck issue.

[@brandonnipper3408]

Yes!! Thought I needed to spend $ to fix my truck but only needed this video. Only took me about 2 minutes to fix. Thanks for the video

[@youknow9328]

Thank you sir! Man I was expecting something so much worse and at A REALLY bad time for me. Popped my panel off and out falls the screw and the other was loose. Took a minute to put back together and now it functions properly again. T30 saved the day. Great video.

[@keithmichalski8677]

Dealt with this for a year fearing the worst.. followed what you said..truck / park works like new again ..thank you so much!!!

[@edsterling1522]

Wow...It took longer to wash my hands and put away tools than it did to do the fix...piece of cake when you know how...thank you very much...you Rock!

[@ronaldjoinerjr497]

This a awesome video i just fixed my 2003 f250 in bout 20 minutes . Now it will go in park and first.

[@DiningWithTara]

You are AWESOME!!! You TOTALLY saved our trip!! Thank you!

[@cadenshawn422]

Have been stressing about this for a month worrying about trans problems and everything els known I watched this and had it fixed in 5 minutes you are a absolute life saver! Thank you!

[@daylansdesigns7263]

five minutes to fix my month long problem after I watched your video!

[@ajhartjr1205]

Thankful to find out this info...my screw back completely out!! put it back in working fine...thank u

[@markbergner8313]

You are the man for making this. I've been suffering so long lol

[@LoneWolfVintaar]

You’re me new deity my friend! I was stressing so hard over my ‘03 F-250 not shifting into park, now it’s fixed within 3 solid minutes. You were also dead-on about it being a T30 bit by the way. 😂

[@innocuous_name7212]

Glad I could help!

[@ronp1018]

you just saved me a ton of time and grief.... much appreciated thanks.

[@johnnastar1182]

Awesome fix, my 2001 F-250 4x4 with a camper bed little dangerous when you cant get it into park this fixed it thanks !

[@ageorge7140]

Thanks for posting this video I was able to fix my truck actually one of the boats at work this way all the way out but I found it and put it back in thank you

[@brandyholiday2961]

Thanx Dude. I subscribed right away as I just picked up a 2002 7.3 with this issue. The guy thought it was Motor/Tranny mounts. Not. You’re my hero.

[@scottmcnamee6823]

Saved my bacon! Thanks so much!!

[@thumpervansqueakynuts5848]

Thanks man, short sweet to the point good camera angles, this is what these videos should look like keep up the great work

[@bryandamron2770]

Great video. Solved my problem. I changed the $65 shifter cable first and it didn’t work watched this video and had it fixed in 5 min. Shouldn’t of costed anything. Thanks again

[@tonypaul2793]

Thank you. I have been trying to figure that out for a while now. Works like a champ. 😊

[@WassonMC]

Thanks, I looked everywhere for this. Great job.

[@jschmadeke4life]

Put the brake on, place truck in neutral (so u can get at it better) and use a t30. I used a screwdriver t30. - worked perfect. Thx for the video!

[@stangdad7848]

Thanks, good video 😉

[@yoyovences4087]

Good video just fixed my truck

[@70Superbird]

Thanks for the awesome video and explanation. I like your final comment, "git after it". I would but this is for a friends car so I'll git after it a little later.

[@jeremybolduc5828]

Great video! Helped instantly

[@rebeccanesler]

THANK YOU! Such an easy fix and it worked!

[@MVPKill3r]

You sir are a godsend

[@handynate26]

Totally worked. Now I dont have to find flat spots in parking lots or curbs 😂 Thanks dude!😁🤙

[@edgarmorales9641]

Awesome video, fixed my issues with the truck thanks for the post 👍

[@edwardruff7927]

Fixed in 5 mins thanks!

[@jaflkdjsfkld]

That fixed it, went with Loctite on it. Thanks for the video.

[@robertsnyder5531]

Awesome thanks for the video i would of been all over my truck adjusting the cables nutruel safty switch ect. Fixed right up thank you lol

[@santosmendieta6447]

Awesome video. My wife feels safe driving my truck again! We couldn’t put it in park!

[@williamj.burdick1857]

This was awesome! Thanks for the video man, saved me!

[@jhaisch3075]

Saved me a little time from doing the bushings. Good little clip

[@emmatreichel3392]

Thank you!! Super helpful video and fixed the problem we were having!

[@shckltnebay]

Thanks worked like a charm!

[@papaoso92]

I'm having the same issue except it's incredibly difficult to shift into neutral when the truck isn't started. I don't know if something is bent or what but it's driving me crazy.

[@frederickdrenning6447]

Wow! That was easy thank you!

[@g6enterprises]

Perfect! Thank you for the help!

[@terrykarlen1280]

Most excellent Christmas present thanks so much.

[@OTBPExpedition]

You just saved my ass. THANK YOU!!!

[@justinsimon6812]

I had my bolt fall out and I couldnt figure out where it came from thanks for the video

[@jorindagod6817]

Thank you so much , earned a sub

[@travissk5036]

You are amazing. Thankyou

[@kevg7744]

On the money! Thank you

[@charlesandrews6653]

WOW!!! Thank you!!!

[@justinjacobs7001]

Thank you!

[@pmedina701]

good info. thx!!

[@davidderosa9041]

Let me ask you I noticed the back of the screw the housing it screws into like a metal socket. Mine was cracked and I also noticed my screw my 30 T 30 screw is stripped. Where can I order a new one housing and screw

[@Colten-lv1dg]

What is it bolted into because I can go in every gear but I can’t go into neutral reverse or park I have to go under my dash and grab the bracket and do in from down there

[@coreland1]

Such a simple fix, and very clear easy to understand video. 👍

[@autumncoburn7845]

hey do you have any advice for ignition not turning over?? i dont know how to explain it to you... it just turns really easy and loose like turning a key in a broken lock or something. and when i turn the truck off the lights on the dash and the radio stay on even with the key out... can you please help in any way? i already had the same problem as your one video on how to tighten the shifting linkage or w.e and i did exactly what you showed to do. and now i have this problem and i dont want to put in garage and end up paying crap load of money if its something i can do myself

[@innocuous_name7212]

It sounds like you may need to replace your ignition module.

[@mannyacosta707]

One of screws fell out and a piece from where it goes screwed on broke what can I do only one screw is holding it together any suggestions

[@Erchemayus]

Thank you

[@ashyasmr5924]

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement screw? One of them broke off and I need a replacement. I just need to know what kind of screw it is. I can figure out where to find it if I know?

[@bruce-bruce7975]

Thanks

[@stevenmcc2119]

Would this also prevent the truck from rolling when in park it seems like it’s not grabbing and will just roll I’ll have to back up and go forward few times till it catches and mine also won’t start sometimes when in park have to put it in neutral

[@innocuous_name7212]

Yes. This could very likely be the solution to your problem.

[@stevenmcc2119]

innocuous_name I’m goin to check my stuff out tomorrow

[@mackcummy4976]

They're called Torx bits

[@arlenerivera8085]

SOS my f explore 2001. Won't shift. Into park. What I need to do

[@linamarie84]

Hey you guys can anyone help? My father is almost in his 70s working physical labor and he is the most stubborn man I know. However he's asked me for help with something I have no clue about. He has a 2001 e350 Ford Econoline super duty.5.4 liter. He said it won't go into drive. Only Park, Reverse and Neutral work. Anyone?

[@madratter]

I tightened the screws and got my truck to start again but still do not have 1 st gear . Any thoughts ?

[@innocuous_name7212]

Have you checked the neutral safety switch?

[@madratter]

@@innocuous_name7212 the truck will start in park or neutral so I don't think it's safety switch. Just don't have enough shifter to get in first gear. I suspect cable adjustment at tranny is needed.. no sure

[@stitchthisditchthat259]

What if it won’t catch gears no forward or reverse just rolls ?

[@innocuous_name7212]

This procedure may work for that also.

[@jake87irwin]

Mine completely broke in half on the threaded side on the steering column. I started the truck put it in reverse then the torx screw and half the threads hit my foot. FML

[@chasekellogg9589]

What part was it?

[@jake87irwin]

@@chasekellogg9589 The shift linkage torx screw loosens up and backed out. It eventually had to much play and mine snapped the nut in half that the torx screw threads into so when I felt something hit my foot it was the nut that broke in half.

[@paulrukavina5427]

That didn't fix problem

[@innocuous_name7212]

I am sorry to hear that. Depending on your symptoms, you may try checking your neutral safety switch.

[@mustangtech331]

Thanks

[@jonathankozuch7911]

What if the middle pin in between those bolts is broken and falls out how do I replace that pls any help would be greatly appreciated

[@donwright971]

You will have to order a new shift tube and replace the broken one.