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Steering column stuck

rjcruz27

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Just purchased my first bronco and running through everything and noticed my shifter wouldn't go past neutral. I u hooked the steering column linkage that goes to the transmission. And it still wouldn't go past neutral so I know the problem is somewhere in the column. Any ideas or best plan of action? Thanks everyone.
 

Crush

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The connections on the column under the hood may have a wire wrapped around them or be hitting something
 

sanndmann3

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I bought an auto tilt column over the winter from a 78-79 Bronco and it was completely frozen. Wouldn't move at all. some tapping with a hammer, some heat and penetrating oil finally loosened it up...
 
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rjcruz27

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It's an automatic. I'll double check to make sure there isn't anything in the way. And if not is the problem most likely in the column in the engine bay or indie the cab ?
 
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rjcruz27

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It's an automatic. I'll double check to make sure there isn't anything in the way. And if not is the problem most likely in the column in the engine bay or indie the cab ?
 

jckkys

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The lockout plate is the only thing I can think of that would limit the selector movement. These sometimes break while the 2 screws are still holding both halves.
 

Justafordguy

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X2 on checking the lockout plate. I've seen them get stuck if one of the two screws comes out too.
 
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