99 GT won't start unless I jam shifter into park. Common?

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Stangst

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1999 GT Automatic, Convertible- Car doesn't seem to be fully engaging in the Park position. I have to strongly force the shifter up into the park position a few times before it will start. Seems to be getting worse. I'm thinking/hoping it's a fairly minor linkage issue, but was wondering if anyone else has had this issue.

 

TIGGER

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Sounds like your neutral safety switch has an issue or the shifter cable is not adjusted correctly. I bought my convertible from a tow yard. They disconnected the shifter cable from the transmission because they did not have the key. When I put it back on I had a similar issue. I adjusted the cable ever so slightly and no more problem. Hopefully this helps you

 

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TIGGER said:

Sounds like your neutral safety switch has an issue or the shifter cable is not adjusted correctly. I bought my convertible from a tow yard. They disconnected the shifter cable from the transmission because they did not have the key. When I put it back on I had a similar issue. I adjusted the cable ever so slightly and no more problem. Hopefully this helps you

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Stangst

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TIGGER said:

Sounds like your neutral safety switch has an issue or the shifter cable is not adjusted correctly. I bought my convertible from a tow yard. They disconnected the shifter cable from the transmission because they did not have the key. When I put it back on I had a similar issue. I adjusted the cable ever so slightly and no more problem. Hopefully this helps you

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Thanks tigger. I'll give that a try.

 

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Neutral safety switch

 

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