I had trouble a while back with my Ford Ranger's Transmission Shift Cable (wouldn't start unless I put the shifter in neutral). Took it to a mechanic and he said it was stretched, he very kindly, and for free tightened it for me and it has been working well. I know I should have came up with the money to fix it, but never did. Now, the last couple days it's been acting up again. I finally got a doctor appointment at the free clinic tonight and when I went to leave at 5pm, I couldn't get it in any gear. Finally got it started and put in reverse, backed out of driveway and went to put it in drive and no way....wouldn't go into any gear but neutral or reverse! Keep in mind, this is my only vehicle and I live six miles out of town. I called several auto stores in town and they can't one. I tried searching Ford's websit and can't seem to find the part. Maybe I'm overstressing over nothing, but my fiance is leaving out of Mobile on Tuesday for almost seven weeks (and I will be here by myself) I need a vehicle to get my mail at the post office and just for general things I need. Not to mention getting him to the airport. (He is going to San Mateo, CA to the Help Clinic to learn or get better from his RSD pain that he got from his work injury in Jan. 06 and still hasn't been able to return to work.)
Forgot to mention that we found a bult? on the floor board of the truck, looks like it came from the steering column or dash, with grease on it.
I'm just wondering, how much will the part cost and where can I get it (the Ford dealer is usually pretty expensive, but I need it fixed ASAP!
Sorry for the long wind, guess I'm mostly just venting...I'm so frustrated right now!
Thanks to all that read this...I'm sorry!