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Question posted by ajdbast on August 10th, 2013

1996 Ford Explorer Awd V8 Does Not Shift From Park

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Owner's Manual - Page 7

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Owner's Manual - Page 69

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Owner's Manual - Page 71

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Owner's Manual - Page 73

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Owner's Manual - Page 75

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Owner's Manual - Page 194

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Owner's Manual - Page 230

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Owner's Manual - Page 245

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Owner's Manual - Page 247

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Owner's Manual - Page 249

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Owner's Manual - Page 250

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Owner's Manual - Page 251

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Owner's Manual - Page 253

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Owner's Manual - Page 254

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Owner's Manual - Page 255

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Owner's Manual - Page 257

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Owner's Manual - Page 258

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Owner's Manual - Page 259

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Owner's Manual - Page 293

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Owner's Manual - Page 423

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