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Lt46's avatar
Lt46
Explorer II
Aug 23, 2016

Early 90's F53 Trans shift cable

Hi folks,
Those of us with this era Ford motorhomes know that this tranny shift cable is obsolete from Ford. Finding one/replacement has been impossible.
My question; there is a seller on E-Bay that claims to have a cable that will work with some modification, but does not spell out the modification. I'm wondering if anyone here has bought this cable and have made it work?
Here's hoping I can get my moho moving again. Thanks.
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  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Aug 23, 2016
    Have you tried taking your cable to a local machine shop to have them repair it?
  • MountainAir05's avatar
    MountainAir05
    Explorer II
    Aug 23, 2016
    take if off and go to your local boat supply house. They can make you one. Its just a push/pull cable. Look at this site and then see if you have one close by. They make them

    http://www.floridapowertrain.com/controlcablesandcontrols.aspx
  • RLS7201's avatar
    RLS7201
    Explorer II
    Aug 23, 2016
    I believe this is the correct cable. 88-97 should be the same cable for F53 E4OD
    transmissions.
    Most shifter cable failures are from exhaust heat from after market headers and no heat shields.

    Richard
  • Lt46's avatar
    Lt46
    Explorer II
    Aug 23, 2016
    As soon as I get the old one out, I'll have to see if it can be made up locally.

    Richard,
    I was really wondering about the E-Bay seller's claim about theirs being a direct replacement with some modifications and if anyone here has used and made the modification.

    Thanks

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