Gear shift lever very loose

Tiny
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Have 2001 ford explorer xlt - First would not shift into reverse now cant get into drive wondering if I can fix
Thursday, December 1st, 2011 AT 12:04 AM

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Tiny
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So it feels like the shift linkage isnt attached to the transmission anymore?
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Thursday, December 1st, 2011 AT 12:06 AM
Tiny
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It seems to be in the lever but I could be wrong it got worse quickly
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Thursday, December 1st, 2011 AT 12:18 AM
Tiny
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If it feels like your shift lever isnt moving the transmission linkage then the first thing I would do is get under the vechile with the parking brake on and wheels blocked. To see if the linkage is doing its job and the transmission and that it didnt come off the transmission
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Thursday, December 1st, 2011 AT 8:39 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the help I appreciate it
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Thursday, December 1st, 2011 AT 11:59 PM

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