Reverse lights not working properly

Tiny
CALVINM12345
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  • 2006 FORD F-150
  • 5.4L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 255,000 MILES
If I shift from drive to reverse my reverse lights do not come on, but if I shift from park to reverse they do. I’m not sure what the issue is.
Saturday, May 11th, 2019 AT 9:25 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

There are two things to check. Considering the mileage, my guess is the linkage to the transmission range sensor is loose. So, I attached two pictures. One is the range sensor and the other a switch for the reverse lights. Based on which system you have, one or the other will be there. I circled both in the pictures.

Check for play in the linkage that doesn't full return the switch to reverse when it moves from drive.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Saturday, May 11th, 2019 AT 9:54 PM

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