1999 Lincoln Continental transmission and ignition lock

Tiny
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  • 1999 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 65,000 MILES
I just had the instrument cluster replaced in my 1999 continental. I am experiencing hard shift problems
in the transmission, 1st and 2nd gear. Is this related to the new/ used cluster that was just installed?
Also, when I put the key in and try to turn it, it is now very difficult to turn. What could they have screwed
up with that? Thanks.
Friday, December 19th, 2014 AT 2:08 PM

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Tiny
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For the trans problem hav eit scanned it may be a valve body issue. Have a trans guy look at it. For the other problem take it back and have h tem look at it the park cable/ign may have come out of adjustment.
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Saturday, December 20th, 2014 AT 6:33 AM
Tiny
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Is the cable you talk of part of the installation with the cluster?
Also, this shifted perfectly before the new/used cluster was installed.
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Saturday, December 20th, 2014 AT 6:48 AM
Tiny
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They had to lower the steering column to replace the cluster they have probably didn't do the steps correctly causing your problem. Take it back and have them fix it.
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Saturday, December 20th, 2014 AT 8:44 AM

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