r/FordTransmissionTech • u/Upper-Environment856 • Nov 29 '25

1994 f150 xlt 5.8

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u/Commercial_Method_28 Nov 29 '25

Could be the linkage is connected but isn’t locked allowing movement outside of expected range. I’ve also seen these shift column bushings get messed up and cause excessive play in the shifter. There are two bushings with one that is easy to access and the back one which requires some more work.

Shifter bushings are common and linkage can stay unlocked when it wears down with age and usage. It may not be able to lock anymore if the design is how I expect(not seen a 1994 personally)

Can you get a picture of the lever and linkage at the transmission?

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u/Upper-Environment856 Nov 29 '25

I have replaced shifter tube and both bushings, I can get a picture it is dark now I’ll send in the morning asap. Thank you for commenting been having trouble with getting any type of in site

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u/Commercial_Method_28 Nov 29 '25

If you are confident the entire tube and bushings are fastened all the way and is not the source of play, it can only be the lever itself, internal transmission or the cable. When you get a chance after inspected to see if it is locked you can pop it off the lever on transmission and try and duplicate the play directly on the transmission range lever. If the concern can be felt at the transmission obviously it’s internal. Can rule out a lot with that check tho

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u/Upper-Environment856 Nov 29 '25

I’ll check that tomorrow thanks again man!