2001 Ford Ranger wont switch to regular drive

2001 FORD RANGER
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GAMBIT
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Electrical problem
2001 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive 142000 miles

when push button on gear shift lever, wont shift from overdrive to regular drive. Checked all fuseses they look good.
Oct 25, 2009 at 3:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are the switch itself is bad. You will need to open the steering column to access the connections and check for continuity through the switch.
Oct 27, 2009 at 8:17 AM
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GAMBIT
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Thank you very much, its my sons truck and we'll sure give it a try.
Oct 27, 2009 at 11:37 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know how it works out for you.
Oct 27, 2009 at 1:19 PM
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