Neutral Safety Switch or Multi-lever positioning switch?

[blaster198cc]

Hey everyone,

Wondering if anyone may know what needs replacing on my 02 7.3 auto trans. I need to push the gear selector up hard towards the dash while i turn the key for it to start. Is it the multi-lever positioning switch or the neutral safety switch?

I got an remote starter gift card for Christmas and want to get it installed but this needs to get fixed first!!!

[Pinto Bean]

Likely slop in the shifter linkage. this is usually caused by 2 loose torx head bolts at the end of the steering column. lay down by the accelerator and look under the dash and you'll see what i'm talking about.

[blaster198cc]

wow ok I've never heard of that I will check that out tomorrow thank you!

And if that is tight and not the problem what else can we narrow this down to? I already adjusted the cable tension, btw.