Q: I have a 1992 f150 how can i get it into neutral to move it im stuck at a gas pump shifter broke
My gear shifter broke last night and now the shifter moves back and fourth and will not go into gear how can I move it into neutral so I can move it out of the way I'm stuck at the gas pump and they want to tow my truck please help me . I know you can get under the truck and manually move the gears but I don't know how to do it from under the truck please help me i can't afford for them to tow it
My car has 208000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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