where is the neutral safety switch located?

2011 FORD F-150
145,000 MILES
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MARYBETH NOTH
Location of the neutral safety switch on my 3.5-liter ecoboost?
Mar 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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The "neutral safety switch" or gear range sensor is built into the shifter, either floor and column shift. Check out the images (below). If the truck is not cranking over here is a video that can help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE

Check out the images (below).

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Mar 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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