Clutch safety switch problem

[elrojo63]

I have a 97 F-250 and the about a month ago the clutch had to be pushed in so hard i could barely do it sometimes to make it start. I then found out that with about 5 quick kicks to the pedal it would start. This morning I went out and it wouldn't crank at all. Pushing hard and kicking didn't work at all either. I was wondering if anybody knows a cheap and easy way to fix this. If somebody could tell me how to override the switch that would be very helpful. Thanks.

[alberta 7.3]

First, check and see that it hasn't come loose and sliding back and forth on the pushrod (above gas pedal) and check that the connector hasn't come unseated. There is a retainer clip that goes along one side that slides out for removal of the switch (and I think some sort of metal clip on the cylinder to stop it from sliding on the shaft. Don't quote me, but I think it is the same switch as the gassers. As a last resort, jumpering the red w/blue stripe wires together will over-ride the switch, allowing starting with only the key.

[elrojo63]

Thanks for the reply. It was that bushing for where it meets up with the pushrod. I replaced that and everything is good as new.

[ntrainor]

Hi,
I'm looking for advice on how to bypass the neutral safety switch on my 1994 ford 250 diesal. Any help would be great.
nT